Son of Head Start founder warns against potential cut to program

As the program celebrates its 52nd anniversary, some worry President Trump's proposed budget could put it in jeopardy.

By Pat Donachie • May 19, 2017

One principal's three-pronged approach to student success

Cox Middle School Principal Tim Webb said his school utilizes a "triangle" approach when it came to offering students assistance in discipline, academics and social-emotional learning.

By Pat Donachie • May 19, 2017

Several Baltimore schools report 0 students proficient in math, reading

Despite relatively high per-pupil spending, the city's schools continue to struggle.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 19, 2017

Panel: Bilingual education critical to future of the workforce

A group of experts on Wednesday evening discussed the importance of language learning for students of all ages to fill critical needs in industry.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 18, 2017

Alabama court ruling stirs school district secession debate

A new decision allowing a town to secede from an existing school district and form a new one is causing criticism over its impacts on diversity. 

By Pat Donachie • May 18, 2017

Educators consider ways to teach 'digital civility'

With the preponderance of smartphones in the classroom, lessons on how to use them properly are becoming even more important.

By Pat Donachie • May 18, 2017

Career and technical education is a bipartisan priority

Different groups and legislators who do not usually agree are touting the benefits of vocational training, saying employers increasingly do not feel a four-year degree is vital.

By Pat Donachie • May 18, 2017

Will expected voucher expansion leave special needs students in the cold?

President Trump's leaked ed budget includes $400 million to expand such programs, but parents in states like Florida have reported being unable to find schools to serve their children's needs despite more choices.

By Pat Donachie • May 18, 2017

What PD experiences do teachers prefer?

Using results from surveys of National Board Certified Teachers and State and National Teachers of the Year, a new study explores teachers' views on their most useful professional learning experiences.

By Roger Riddell • May 17, 2017

Whose responsibility is school funding? In Mississippi, the fight rolls on

The state's Supreme Court is set to begin hearing arguments Wednesday around whether the legislature has an obligation to fully fund education in the state.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 17, 2017

Educators can find ways to integrate SEL with common lessons

Social-emotional learning is increasingly considered an important aspect of a student's education, but teachers are finding it difficult to integrate in lessons consumed by content.

By Pat Donachie • May 17, 2017

Project Tomorrow report details students' digital learning preferences

56% of students are reportedly using technology to learn outside of school more often than at school, and demand for online options is rising.

By Roger Riddell • May 16, 2017

Rural districts band together to promote innovation across schools

Collaboration among schools in the same district can heavily contribute toward student success. 

By Linda Jacobson • May 16, 2017

School districts can drive demand for accessible content from publishers

Bookshare, an accessible online library, is facilitating a "born accessible" movement that could put it out of business by pressuring publishers to produce accessible titles.

By Tara García Mathewson • May 16, 2017

New bills consider controversial science ed measures

A number of new pieces of legislation are gaining traction throughout the country that may complicate how science is taught to students.

By Pat Donachie • May 16, 2017

'The California Way' unveiled as state's response to ESSA

But some worry the proposal is light on details around addressing the needs of underserved students and closing the achievement gap.

By Pat Donachie • May 15, 2017

Wisconsin university tasks faculty with promoting diversity

UW-Eau Claire is promoting a new policy that will evaluate college professors and staff on how they have promoted diversity and equity on campus.

By Pat Donachie • May 15, 2017

Transitional kindergarten shows positive results with ELL students

The program offers benefits for students still trying to achieve English proficiency, according to a new study that examined California's program.

By Pat Donachie • May 15, 2017

New York City announces new community schools

Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed new additions to the roster of the city's Community Schools Initiative will bring the total to 215.

By Pat Donachie • May 15, 2017

Spotlight on literacy: What educators need to know

Check out our six must-read stories on reading challenges and solutions.

By Autumn A. Arnett • May 12, 2017

High school constructs new digital spaces for students

One Illinois school has built new areas stacked with technological advances for students to complete group projects, and they have proven to be very successful.

By Pat Donachie • May 12, 2017

Colorado approves equitable tax split between charters and public schools

"Historic" move comes amid recent reports of inequitable funding across the country.

By Pat Donachie • May 12, 2017

Report offers strategies to combat low ELL grad rates

Massachusetts has a high graduation rate, but rates for students whose first language isn't English remains low, and a study from the Center for Promise offers solutions.

By Pat Donachie • May 11, 2017

Elite private schools hope to end traditional high school transcripts

100 elite private high schools hope to make traditional letter grades a thing of the past in the college admissions process, and they are leveraging their reputations to accomplish the goal.

By Pat Donachie • May 11, 2017

Michigan cuts deal to keep endangered schools open

At the last moment, Michigan cut a partnership with more than three dozen low-performing schools that were in danger of closure, keeping them open and under school district control.

By Pat Donachie • May 11, 2017