Study suggests Head Start does break the cycle of poverty

The intergenerational benefits include less teen parenting and criminal activity as well as greater higher educational attainment.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 21, 2017

Combining schools may help financially strapped districts survive

District leaders must consider the impact on personnel costs, including teaching allotments and the likely reduced cost of clerks, bookkeepers, maintenance workers and other non-certified staff.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 21, 2017

School tracking systems present ethical, cybersecurity concerns

Is the prevalence of filters, behavioral databases, geolocation tools, RFID, security cameras and more setting up schools for an Equifax-like scenario?

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2017

STEAM approach increasingly necessary — and not necessarily hard to accomplish

DFRobot CEO Ricky Ye says schools can't lose sight of the importance of creativity and other skills imparted via the arts.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2017

New framework shows how young students learn 21st century skills

Teachers can encourage skills such as flexibility or adaptability through child-centered and play-based approaches.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 20, 2017

Compassion is key in effective classroom management

Students are more likely to follow teachers and administrators alike if they know they care.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 20, 2017

Schools ponder the fate of football and its impact

Facing declining participation, some school districts are making tough cuts to their programs.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 20, 2017

Districts in Maine might begin serving preschoolers with special needs

Districts would likely need to adapt facilities and hire staff members with expertise in early intervention.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 19, 2017

Study gives administrators data needed to make roads safer around schools

Cell phone use is the most common reason for distracted driving, the study finds.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 19, 2017

EducationSuperHighway report shows broadband progress, but little room to falter

The "2017 State of States" report, 94% of the nation's districts are connected to the minimum 100 kbps set by the FCC, but 6.5 million students still lack access ahead of a 2020 goal.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2017

Shared reading experiences boost literacy, sense of community

Listening to a quality audiobook together as students follow along prevents the embarrassment of cold-reading aloud and allows them to hear proper reading techniques.  

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 19, 2017

Teaching civility can reduce school bullying

Creating a positive school climate may have a greater impact than negative approaches.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 19, 2017

Helping Students Spot Fake News and Low-Quality Sources

Empower your students to identify fake news early and help them tell the difference between fact from fiction.

By Jonathan Bailey • Sept. 19, 2017

8 states now requiring students to pass civics test for graduation

The Civics Education Initiative's goal is for states to adopt a test that draws questions from the 100 facts about U.S. history and government that immigrants must know to pass a citizenship test.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 18, 2017

What's the best way to prepare for an emergency — and how can SEL help?

Schools must be vigilant not only in preparing for worst-case scenarios, but also in preventing as many as possible.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 18, 2017

State teachers of the year detail strategies to encourage perseverance

How did five 2016 state teachers of the year find success by pushing students to take risks and rise to the occasion?

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2017

States focusing more attention on science as they craft ESSA plans

States are looking at ways to take advantage of new guidelines to direct more resources toward science education.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 18, 2017

The smart city is paying dividends for school districts

Data gathered by cities can help districts optimize their services and strengthen community cooperation.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2017

STEM and superintendent challenges: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on new college prep curriculum options and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 15, 2017

Can turning off bells improve school climate?

Administrators say relying on students to get themselves to class on time teaches valuable life skills.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 15, 2017

Pre-to-3: New mapping tool provides a data snapshot of youngest students

In the first installment of our new column on early learning, we take a look at an Urban Institute tool giving school and district leaders a more accurate view of future kindergartners.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 15, 2017

Toolkit addresses how school resource officers respond to girls of color

A report from Georgetown Law’s Center on Poverty and Inequality and the National Black Women’s Justice Institute calls for specialized training on race and gender issues.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 15, 2017

CoSN framework provides model to measure districts' digital preparation

CEO Keith R. Krueger suggests 10 areas districts should direct special attention to, based on his organization's Digital Leap Success Matrix.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 15, 2017

Changes in school models can create challenges for students

Providing a consistent instructional framework across a school district can increase student stability and engagement.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 15, 2017

Administrators must determine which STEM programs are right for their district

What questions should administrators ask when considering STEM initiatives?

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 15, 2017