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Survey: Teachers feeling more positive about the profession
As confidence in ed tech usage increases, educators are seeking more engagement from parents and more time to collaborate with colleagues.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 31, 2017 -
LAUSD experiments with cloning successful school models
Can schools create a recipe for successful replication when all the ingredients may not be the same?
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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Opinion
Why Massachusetts' CTE approach works — and what other states could learn
Judy Bass of Blue Hills Regional Technical School writes that the state's CTE programs are widely popular among high school students.
By Judy Bass • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Colorado considers 'strong commitment' to parents' rights in crafting opt-out policy
Low testing participation rates could lead schools to be rated as low-performing even if they're not.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 30, 2017 -
AI, analytics transforming guidance counselors' roles
New tools are making it easier not only to track and predict student performance for potential interventions, but also to monitor online activity for a variety of warning signs.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Setting a vision key to district success on new initiatives, solutions
Administrators must consider their goals, how to go about reaching them, who those goals are meant to serve, and why they're important.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2017 -
States trimming standardized testing requirements to restore classroom time
Some states are assessing their assessments, establishing caps and eliminating some tests all together in response.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 30, 2017 -
California bill proposing creation of state-run STEM school draws fire, praise
Should states be in the business of creating and overseeing STEM schools?
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Grow-Your-Own program gives Missouri high school students pathway into teaching
The programs seek to keep promising future teachers in the community and bring more diversity into the educator workforce.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Even with in-kind support, NYC charters receive less funding than district schools
Charter schools that are co-located in facilities with district schools are better off than those not co-located.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Wisconsin district's transgender bathroom case may be headed to Supreme Court
Though justices sent a previous case back to the lower courts, it seems inevitable that they'll have to give a final say on the issue sooner or later.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Baltimore school helps struggling peers in district find path to success
Leaders in Baltimore City Schools are banking on the idea that success can be replicated with the proper supports in place.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Report outlines affordable steps to developing principal pipeline
Establishing a program to train new school leaders may be less expensive than most school districts realize, a RAND study suggests.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As states seek to reduce suspensions, schools look for ways to handle discipline
Administrators aim for balance between addressing racial disparities while still supporting teachers.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The Every Student Succeeds Act: What educators need to know
Check out our 5 must-read stories on the nation's new top K-12 law.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Chicago school uses internships to boost completion, career-readiness
The most valuable high school lessons can sometimes be learned outside of the classroom.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Twitter offers educators expanded horizons for PD, networking
Through hashtags like #edtechchat, educators can discuss a variety of hot topics, seek advice, share best practices, and build connections with peers across the nation and beyond.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Opinion
Going beyond managing student information: A success story
Kevin Meyer, superintendent at Central Community High School District in Breese, IL, talks strategies for finding an effective student information system.
By Kevin Meyer • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Study: School closures more likely to affect black and Hispanic students
The study shows that students fare better if they leave a low-performing school the year before it closes.
By Linda Jacobson , Amelia Harper • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Sponsored by Nureva
Joyful learning can happen anywhere – even in hallways
Educators at Northern Parkway Elementary wanted to create a collaborative learning area for all students – but space was limited. Discover their unlikely but ideal solution.
By Lavonne Boutcher • Aug. 28, 2017 -
GI Bill adjustments and ESSA: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on STEM instruction's educational and workforce benefits and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Ohio task force studying effects of poverty on learning, health
Legislators recently heard a presentation on school partnerships with heathcare providers.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 25, 2017 -
AP participation, passing rates increasing in Tennessee
In 2013, the state's General Assembly created a program that trains teachers and pays for exams.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Data shows 80% of districts now using the cloud
The primary benefits are reportedly in efficiency and finances, with districts taking advantage of a variety of productivity and management tools.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Kentucky ed collective addresses teacher training needs by developing own solutions
The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative is creating online courses tailored to the needs of its rural communities.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 25, 2017