Cybersecurity still a top concern for districts considering cloud

As more functions are digitized and IT staff work to ensure all bases are covered in protecting sensitive data, there are lessons K-12 leaders can learn from their peers in higher ed.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2017

State report cards improving, education data experts say

Using simpler language and fewer acronyms would make the reports even more accessible.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 6, 2017

Social media has a place in teaching current events

While some teachers choose to avoid social media and current events entirely, a better approach may be to help students decipher what they read online.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 6, 2017

Teachers need strategies in place to help them adjust to change

As the educational landscape continues to shift, administrators must help teachers learn how to deal with needed or mandated changes.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 6, 2017

How well do you know your incentive programs?

School districts now realizing the benefits of working with a full-service energy storage partner, lowering utility expenses while steering savings towards educational improvements. 

Dec. 6, 2017

GAO: Inform parents about the effect of school vouchers on disability rights

Though school vouchers offer parents of disabled students more choices, they are not always made aware that their children might lose some disability rights in the process.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 6, 2017

Chicago-area schools shift more classroom time to math instruction

Illinois State Board of Education data shows the gap between time spent on ELA and on math instruction has narrowed.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 5, 2017

Is taking a 'startup' approach to the classroom a key to success?

Lomie Heard Elementary School (NV) 3rd-grade teacher Claire Cummings describes how getting the startup Busker.fm off the ground improved her approach to teaching.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 5, 2017

Scores of US 4th graders dip on international literacy assessment

Students perform well, however, on a new test of e-reading skills.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 5, 2017

Cross-school collaboration seeks to empower small districts in 5 states

Small school districts face unique challenges, but a new program is exploring the possibility of addressing some by building cross-school professional learning communities.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 5, 2017

Nation's graduation rate hits record-high 84%

Gains have been made across all student groups, but what does that mean?

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 5, 2017

The K-12 Education Dive Awards for 2017

The 2017 Dive Awards for K-12 Education recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These administrators, districts and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2017

Partnership of the Year: Port Richmond Partnership Leadership Academy

Wagner College, a private, liberal arts institution that created the academy in collaboration with the New World Foundation’s Civic Opportunities Initiative Network in 2013, is now expanding opportunities to elementary and middle school students.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2017

As PD eschews one-size-fits-all, how can administrators better guarantee ROI?

Differentiation, continued support, and measurable goals are stepping stones on the pathway to more effective professional learning opportunities for educators.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2017

Stricter school nutrition guidelines delayed for now

Current sodium levels, flavored milk and non-whole grain menu items can remain in place through the 2018-19 school year.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2017

Obsession of the Year: News and Media Literacy

Last year’s election season — and the fake articles masquerading as real, campaign-related news — sent educators scrambling for resources on how to help students critically evaluate the daily onslaught of media messages in their lives.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2017

District of the Year: Long Beach Unified School District

Under longtime Superintendent Chris Steinhauser, the district has structured itself for success and sees continued academic gains.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2017

Administrator of the Year: Richard Gordon IV, Paul Robeson High School

Four years ago, Paul Robeson High School in Philadelphia was slated for closure. Spared at the 11th hour, the high-poverty school now has around 300 students enrolled, and is recognized as the city's most-improved high school.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2017

Most Disruptive Idea: District Cooperatives/Collaboratives

School districts have found strength in numbers, joining forces to leverage their collective resources and buying power amid ongoing budget austerity nationwide.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2017

Computer Science Ed Week is here: How can schools make the most of it?

STEAM Coordinator Kelly Knight offers suggestions for maximizing learning opportunities during her “Get Ready for Hour of Code” webinar.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2017

Policy of the Year: The Every Student Succeeds Act

Ongoing implementation has graduated the nation's primary K-12 law from 2016's Obsession of the Year to 2017's Policy of the Year. And there's a lot to take in.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2017

National Board certification now less expensive, easier to obtain

As National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification becomes more accessible to teachers, the organization hopes to certify a million teachers by 2025.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 4, 2017

New approach to personalized learning stresses vulnerability

Creating a safe space that allows students to fail forward can allow them to succeed in innovative ways.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 4, 2017

What role do libraries play in computer science ed?

A new grant aims to help public libraries expand access to computer science education beyond the school walls with the goal of increasing diversity in tech fields.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 1, 2017

National recognition program aims to evaluate school-based health centers

The program gives school-based health centers a way to demonstrate how they benefit students and the school communities they serve.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 1, 2017