Keeping tech running smoothly a growing concern for some school districts

Districts enlist high school students in tech support Internship classes to handle routine maintenance. 

By Amelia Harper • March 15, 2018

Students benefit from holding history in their hands

Touching historical artifacts is as close to time travel as children can get.

By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018

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Curriculum

Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

By K-12 Dive staff

Exploring civic engagement in the classroom

Students are taking to the streets, but how much do they know about the history of protest?

By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018

The best curriculum is consistent throughout K-12

Consistency throughout curriculum planning is crucial to not only educate children, but to prepare them for what they’ll need when they leave school.

By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018

Tying pop-culture to academics can spark student interest

Educators are tying the blockbuster film "Black Panther" into lessons on topics ranging from colonialism to technology.

By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018

With Pearson looking to sell its curriculum business, districts could be left in the lurch

Administrators may have concerns whether materials will be maintained.

By Lauren Barack • March 14, 2018

Groups step in to coordinate high school apprenticeships

Some apprenticeship organizations offer intermediary services to connect high school students to industry opportunities.

By Amelia Harper • March 14, 2018

SXSWedu panel tackles racial equity: 'Race impacts everybody'

Educators agreed that providing perspective and understanding among students and educators alike is key.

By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2018

Teachers and guns: The latest attempt to right a wrong

The most effective way to ensure school safety is to create an environment where all students are comfortable reporting anything unusual to an adult.

By Stephen G. Peters • March 14, 2018

Study identifies practices that increase immigrant children's enrollment in preschool

Translated materials, interpreters and staff members who speak parents’ language are important to helping immigrant families enroll their children.

By Linda Jacobson • March 14, 2018

How P-16 education can increase women in STEM fields

During Women's History Month, we dive into the complexities of recruiting and retaining women in STEM fields — and why addressing the pipeline should come first. 

By Shalina Chatlani • March 14, 2018

UPDATED: Students at more than 3,000 sites nationally demonstrate for safer schools

School leaders also participate in remembering 17 students slain in Florida.

By Linda Jacobson • March 14, 2018

New district design may help close achievement gaps for special populations of students

Dearborn Public Schools uses a collaborative model called a “3D Community” to address the special needs of at-risk students.

By Amelia Harper • March 14, 2018

Creating schools that 'fit our kids'

Educators release report on practices that support students' social, emotional and academic development.

By Linda Jacobson • March 13, 2018

How can schools best prepare for an active shooter situation?

Many administrators are weighing the trauma of training drills against the low odds of such an attack.

By Amelia Harper • March 13, 2018

Low-cost incentives can improve teacher attendance rates

School leaders can set a good example by coming in early and staying late.

By Amelia Harper • March 13, 2018

In one California district, dual language immersion is 'a pathway to closing the achievement gap'

Students become "language models" for each other in two-way programs.

By Linda Jacobson • March 12, 2018

Project LIT: How a Nashville educator turned a class project into a nationwide movement

Seeking to address book deserts, English teacher Jarred Amato and his students have inspired the launch of chapters nationwide.

By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2018

These strategies are driving K-3 literacy efforts

There’s a clear shift in curriculum between 3rd and 4th grade — instead of learning to read, students are expected to start reading to learn.

By Jessica Leigh Brown • March 12, 2018

Schools need additional strategies for addressing students' mental health, educator says

Though the effects of mental illness on school safety is in the news, suicide is a bigger concern.

By Amelia Harper • March 12, 2018

Stephenville ISD digital learning director stresses importance of pedagogy in 1:1

Brianna Hodges also says community partnerships were key to expanding web access in the rural Texas community.

By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2018

Some Oklahoma teachers say a shorter work week makes up for low pay

State schools chief Joy Hofmeister, however, says she’s concerned about the long-term impact on students. 

By Linda Jacobson • March 12, 2018

Rhode Island social workers driving students in foster care to school

The state is one of several struggling to meet federal requirements that students in foster care be transported to their school of origin. 

By Linda Jacobson • March 12, 2018

More schools are banning backpacks in aftermath of Parkland shooting

Banning backpacks may offer some measure of security, but how does it affect students?

By Amelia Harper • March 12, 2018

Ball State proposed to take over K-12 district oversight

The university is poised to become the managing partner of one of Indiana's most vulnerable school districts. 

By Jarrett Carter • March 12, 2018