Overcoming SEL resistance can lead to more effective programs

At first, some parents and teachers in Metro Nashville Public Schools opposed social-emotional learning, but now demand for such programs is increasing.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 7, 2018

Study finds link between 'no excuses' policies and success

While the study's author doesn't directly attribute all such policies to success, she does suggest that adopting some urban charter schools' policies could further close the achievement gap.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 6, 2018

Integrating schools requires parent buy-in, says organization's founder

Integrated Schools Founder Courtney Everts Mykytyn asks parents to visit at least two high-poverty schools that they otherwise would not have considered.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 6, 2018

Wanted: Teacher leaders to help improve Detroit schools

The master teachers will remain in the classroom half of the time and spend the rest working with other teachers.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 6, 2018

Florida at odds with Ed Dept over ESSA plans

The state contends black and Hispanic students are already performing better under its current model, and that required reporting changes would skew its system by double- or triple-reporting students in different demographic groups.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 6, 2018

Methods for identifying students with reading challenges improving

Early diagnosis of learning disabilities can help students get the support they need and improve test scores.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 6, 2018

Ed Dept pilot will allow flexibility to blend funding

Districts have until March 12 to apply for the flexibility if they want to take advantage of it for the 2018-19 school year.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 5, 2018

Oregon district's IT nightmare highlights need for disaster plans

Right before the school year, Beaverton School District administrators found their data center completely offline with a number of hard drives unable to reboot.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 5, 2018

DC Public Schools under FBI investigation amid diploma scandal

A graduation scandal is calling into question the value of reform efforts hailed by local and federal officials for the district's success that were then adopted by others nationwide.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 5, 2018

'Drop-in' centers offer another strategy to help homeless students

Students can find resources such as food, grooming supplies, backpacks and counseling at these facilities.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 5, 2018

Building teacher housing may not be the best recruitment, retention solution

Affordable housing for teachers seems like a good draw, but in some cases, the idea has backfired.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 5, 2018

Retention, Amazon and SOTU: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how this year's flu season is impacting schools and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 2, 2018

Study: Recruiting top teachers into struggling schools impacts ones they left

Researchers from two universities found small decreases in standardized test scores, especially in reading and science, but the drop in math achievement was not statistically significant.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 2, 2018

Capstone projects allow students to direct their learning

Mentors are assigned to help students narrow topics, set goals and conduct research.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 2, 2018

Ed shouldn't invest heavily in VR yet, but experimentation is key

The cost is still prohibitively high, but those who can experiment now will be better positioned for broader use later.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 2, 2018

NYC study highlights challenges in closing the achievement gap

Increasing diversity does not always equate to true integration, co-author of new study says.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 2, 2018

PBIS disciplinary approach rapidly expanding

California, like several other states, is implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, which focuses on positive messaging and is successfully reducing suspensions.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 2, 2018

Schools need industry input to help students connect learning to the real world

Dive Brief: Linking classrooms to the real world by connecting students to industry experts who can educate them about careers can help students find the “why” behind learning, eSchoolNews reports. This strategy is increasingly important as roughly 78% of all available jobs wi...

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 1, 2018

Study: Gains from Oklahoma's pre-K last through middle school

The positive findings held up after a series of "robustness checks."

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 1, 2018

FETC: How can administrators ensure digital-age classrooms are best serving learners?

In a few short years, every K-12 student will have been born in the 21st century, but none of their teachers will be.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2018

Rural Kentucky co-op expands digital access to mental health services

Referrals for mental health and poor behavior are reportedly down across the 70 Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative schools using the program.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 1, 2018

Effective teacher collaboration requires time and focus

Administrators need to allow teachers time to focus on these five areas of collaboration.  

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 1, 2018

Special ed teacher retention requires unique supports

Administrators need to understand the additional needs and challenges of these educators for better retention as well as recruitment.

By Amelia Harper • Feb. 1, 2018

Weaving social-emotional skills into lessons a necessity

Educators must seamlessly weave skills like thoughtfulness and empathy into classroom lessons to better prepare them for workforce demands.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018

Students understand more when learning is spread over stages

Giving students adequate classroom time to learn and understand material is crucial.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2018