Student penchant for gaming can be SEL tool

Maurice Elias, director of the Rutgers Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab, writes for Edutopia that educators should connect gaming with social-emotional learning targets.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 10, 2017

SCOTUS to hear arguments about learning requirements of special ed law

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this week in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School Board, a case that could change the definition for special education services for the first time since 1982.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 10, 2017

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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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Maryland public libraries to gain access to virtual maker space

Ed tech company Workbench allows its clients to create online learning communities it calls workbenches and share programs and lessons to expand access to interactive projects.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 10, 2017

Districts using E-Rate funds must filter internet access for students

In allowing districts to use public money to upgrade school connectivity, the federal government requires the use of content filters, activity monitoring and safety training for students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 10, 2017

In exit interview, King urges his successor to 'protect kids'

Secretary of Education John King Jr., in an interview with NPR, emphasized the civil rights foundation of the U.S. Department of Education.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 10, 2017

Democrats highlight ethics concerns for DeVos confirmation ahead of hearings

U.S. Secretary of Education nominee Betsy DeVos, a Michigan billionaire, has a long history of political donations to many of the same elected officials who will decide whether she can have the job.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 9, 2017

What are the ingredients to Finland's elementary school success?

William Doyle, a 2015-16 Fulbright Scholar and faculty member at the University of Eastern Finland, shares insights from “Master Teacher of Finland” Heikki Happonen.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 9, 2017

District leaders offer tips for embracing OER

A panel of educators offered insights about open educational resources and shared experiences from their schools and districts in a recent webinar hosted by the Consortium for School Networking.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 9, 2017

Part of personalized learning includes classroom environment

Schools focused on personalizing curricula are also creating comfortable new classroom designs that offer flexibility in the learning environment, including various options for seating.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 9, 2017

Administrators to watch and fake news: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on fiction's role in social-emotional learning and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2017

Now is the time to consider wearable tech's possibilities in schools

Wearable devices are expected to become mainstream in the education space within four to five years.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 6, 2017

Weeklong zebrafish experiment engages, excites students

Nonprofit outreach program Project BioEYES gives students at all grade levels a week to study zebrafish from the embryo to larvae stage.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 6, 2017

2017 Quality Counts report card gives nation overall 'C' grade

Education Week’s 2017 Quality Counts report gives each state and the nation a summative A-F grade based on scores in three areas: chance for success, school finance and K-12 achievement.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 6, 2017

Economists recognize limits of free markets when it comes to education

Susan Dynarski, a professor of education, public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, writes many economists count education as a sector in need of government intervention.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 6, 2017

King details Obama administration legacy in exit memo

The outgoing secretary of education discusses the promise of education, progress made under the last eight years and what needs to be done moving forward.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 6, 2017

Informed processes necessary for successful digital transformation

Eric Sheninger, senior fellow at the International Center for Leadership in Education, has a number of recommendations for administrators looking to get the most out of ed tech.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 5, 2017

Compare & Connect K-12 lets districts compare broadband pricing

The free tool from EducationSuperHighway can help districts stretch their existing broadband budgets.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 5, 2017

Senate to consider Betsy DeVos for ed secretary next week

With Congress back in session and the presidential inauguration just a couple weeks away, lawmakers are set to begin discussing the merits of President-elect Trump's nominee.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 5, 2017

Incoming DC schools chancellor has reputation for reducing suspensions

Antwan Wilson, who will take over on Feb. 1, became known in Oakland for improving graduation rates and lowering suspensions.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 5, 2017

Teachers can use proven strategies to help students develop empathy

Taking a note from psychology, teachers can model positive behavior and employ a number of other strategies.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 5, 2017

Fiction has significant role in social emotional learning

Joseph Coulson, president of the Great Books Foundation and a former teacher, contributed to a Harvard University study that found reading fiction can help improve “theory of mind” ability.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 4, 2017

New Mexico lawmaker calls for moratorium on new charter schools

State Rep. Christine Trujillo has introduced a bill into the New Mexico legislature that would prohibit any new charter schools from being approved between June 1, 2017 and Jan. 1, 2020.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 4, 2017

Ed Dept civil rights guidance covers IDEA, Rehabilitation Act

The U.S. Department of Education has released three new guidance documents outlining civil rights protections for students with disabilities at public and charter schools under two key laws.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 4, 2017

Racial Equity Leadership Network aims to address disparities within districts

The Southern Education Foundation plans to offer fellowships to between seven and 10 cabinet-level leaders in districts across 13 states, supporting them in addressing racial and economic equity.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 4, 2017

Using pop culture in class can engage students, make lessons more meaningful

A recent School Library Journal webinar offered strategies for linking learning material to music, celebrity and the media.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 4, 2017