The next generation of charter school innovation and impact

Early charter school growth was often framed as an opportunity to improve public education by freeing charter schools to innovate and send good strategies back to district-run schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017

In first address as Ed Sec, DeVos calls for 'common ground'

The newly-confirmed head of the U.S. Department of Education asked the education community to put aside differences and put students first.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 9, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

Curriculum

Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

By K-12 Dive staff

New paper outlines lessons learned from last 10 years of Head Start

New research from Bellwether Education Partners reflects on Head Start's progress since President George W. Bush passed a law in 2007 requiring half of teachers to hold a bachelor’s degree by 2013.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017

Sex ed varies by state, and research shows what works

While some districts still offer abstinence-only sex education, others have comprehensive programs increasingly likely to include social-emotional learning and issues of gender equality.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017

If teachers think like managers, they could make happier classrooms

Three educator-researchers analyzed strategies of highly regarded businesses and their managers to create positive cultures and productive environments.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017

Will the XQ Super Schools live up to their name?

After developing grassroots authenticity for its high school redesign grant competition, all eyes are on whether the project's 10 winners will deliver success.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017

House Republicans introduce bill to eliminate Ed Dept

The same day the U.S. Senate narrowly approved Betsy DeVos’ nomination as secretary of education, House Republicans proposed abolishing the agency.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 9, 2017

The US Secretaries of Education

DeVos isn't the only cabinet pick who will influence education, writes NYU's David E. Kirkand.

By David E. Kirkland • Feb. 8, 2017

Alabama RTI director: Everybody in the system must know retention rates

Carol Martin, director of instruction and intervention at Sylacauga City Schools, shares the importance of data in RTI efforts, how to get parental buy-in and more.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 8, 2017

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai limits Lifeline program participation for 9 companies

The move reverses a decision made under the Obama administration, which expanded participation in the program designed to give low-income families more affordable access to internet at home.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2017

Leveraging a love for gaming in classroom activities

Shanghai American School instructional coach Andrew Miller says teachers can harness elements of gaming to engage students in classroom learning.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2017

Gaming, blended models and cloud apps can bring learning home

A 2016 Deloitte survey of K-12 educators, parents and students found most respondents from all three groups wanted more opportunities for at-home learning and technology can help.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2017

Bringing metacognition into the classroom

Teaching students about how their brains work can help them improve executive functioning, and C8 Sciences identified seven core capacities on which to focus.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2017

Budget process brings potential for significant changes to Ed Dept funding

The next federal budget may follow a conservative blueprint outlined by the Heritage Foundation for 2017.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 8, 2017

NCRP highlights community values in strategic framework for ed philanthropy

In its 10-year framework, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy condemns giving that ignores community expertise or hinders infrastructure-building for social change.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 7, 2017

California school districts prepare to defy immigration orders

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson has urged administrators to declare their districts “safe havens.”

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 7, 2017

Turning curriculum into a story makes students the protagonists

English language arts teacher Heather Wolpert-Gawron recommends presenting assignments as elements of a narrative that climbs to a climax and ultimately has a resolution.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 7, 2017

New America outlines 10 ed policy actions for 2017

In a new policy brief, New America’s Education Policy program outlines why state leaders, the Trump administration and Congress should adopt a variety of ed policy moves.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 7, 2017

Tracing spending to the classroom can offer strategic opportunity

Isolating spending down to the per-pupil level by subject and grade can help schools and districts reveal patterns and priorities in spending.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 7, 2017

These 7 trends are shaping personalized learning

Schools nationwide are experimenting with personalized learning strategies to better serve students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 6, 2017

4 critical personalized learning questions, answered

Now that it's a regularly used marketing term, defining one of the industry's hottest buzz phrases can get difficult. But we've got a basic FAQ to help sift through the noise.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 6, 2017

My experiences as a student cemented my commitment to personalized learning

Berthold Academy co-founder Garrett Wilhelm shares how his father's death showed him some of the education system's most glaring flaws.

By Garrett Wilhelm • Feb. 6, 2017

Personalized learning isn't just for math — it boosts literacy, too

From selecting the right technology to designing the best classroom layout, bringing an individual focus into the classroom has proven benefits for learning. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Feb. 6, 2017

School libraries can serve as personalized learning hotspots

Librarians can track student data, providing extra information for teachers to use for personalized learning, and they can capitalize on individual student interests and host makerspaces.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 6, 2017

NYC schools' lead problem more widespread than originally thought

New York City changed its practice of running water through faucets and drinking fountains for two hours the night before a test and found far more cases of dangerously high lead levels.

By Tara García Mathewson • Feb. 6, 2017