Maintenance costs contribute to school planetariums' demise

The space race prompted a wave of school planetarium construction as the Eisenhower administration distributed $1 billion in federal money to boost science and other subjects.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 4, 2017

Philadelphia Principal Sharif El-Mekki embraces servant leadership to make a difference

The Mastery Charter School-Shoemaker head takes a hands-on approach to buoy school climate.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Jan. 3, 2017

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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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6 K-12 administrators to watch in 2017

These school and district leaders represent a solid sample of the issues schools and districts face and the efforts to guide them into the 21st century.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2017

Building a framework to guide makerspace purchasing decisions

New Jersey library media specialist Laura Fleming writes for EdSurge that administrators should develop a vision, mission statement and themes for makerspaces to guide product purchasing.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 3, 2017

Indiana school voucher program may provide clues for Trump administration plans

Vice President-elect Mike Pence contributed to a rapid expansion of Indiana’s school voucher program, which now serves 32,000 children, more than half of whom have never attended a public school.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 3, 2017

'Principal Pipeline' program helps 6 urban districts cultivate future leaders

The Wallace Foundation is more than five years into a $75 million initiative to cultivate a pipeline of effective school principals by tracking leaders and forecasting vacancies.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 3, 2017

Maryland's largest school system considers start time reversal

Montgomery County shifted its school start times later two years ago to accommodate the needs of high schoolers, but ripple effects may lead board members to change their minds.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 3, 2017

National survey forecasts $16.2B in 2017 hardware, infrastructure spending

The Learning Counsel’s third annual survey of school and district digital curriculum strategy and transformation found a key focus in schools is on teacher effectiveness with digital tools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Jan. 3, 2017

Study finds teacher stress levels on par with those of physicians and nurses

NPR reports on a recent study in which nearly half of teachers say the stress and disappointment of their jobs 'aren't really worth it.'

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 31, 2016

Top K-12 education stories of 2016

Concerns over how to be a better principal, how to better serve English language learners, and how to best relate to and serve students from different backgrounds were tops last year on Education Dive. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 30, 2016

NC Board of Education sues over new power shift legislation

The law's provisions, which accompany measures to strip incoming Gov. Roy Cooper of his gubernatorial authority, come off as more political grandstanding than a legitimate push to improve school administration in the state.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 29, 2016

Year-end bonuses draw scrutiny in one Illinois school district

Performance bonuses in Lake County (IL) Community High School District 128 included raises for security officers, custodians, technicians and other support staff, in addition to teachers and administrators.

By Autumn A. Arnett • Dec. 28, 2016

What's on the horizon for K-12 ed tech in 2017?

Four school and district tech chiefs weigh in with their predictions and concerns for the coming year.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 26, 2016

Teacher survey finds Common Core improvement, stubborn challenges

The third survey by the Education Week Research Center since 2012 found more teachers are familiar with the Common Core State Standards and a growing portion feel prepared to teach them.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 23, 2016

Master teacher fellowship improves retention among NYC's best teachers

Math for America offers stipends for teachers and a wide variety of professional learning opportunities over the course of a four-year fellowship that asks nothing of master teachers' home schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 23, 2016

Virginia school pilots 'checkology virtual classroom' from The News Literacy Project

Wakefield High School in Arlington teaches students how to assess the validity of viral stories and determine whether they are propaganda, ads or fact using a new digital curriculum.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 23, 2016

Ed Dept awards $3M to test Preschool Pay for Success programs

The U.S. Department of Education split the money across eight government organizations to support feasibility pilots that will assess innovative funding strategies for expanding preschool.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 23, 2016

A growth mindset isn't just for students — teachers should have one, too

Christina Gil, a former classroom teacher, writes for Edutopia that the self-reflection required to develop a growth mindset can be difficult, but it can significantly improve a person’s teaching.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 23, 2016

Feds say no to California science pilot, state appeals

State officials want to administer a pilot of a new science test this spring and conduct a longer field test next year, but the U.S. Department of Education says they must use the old test.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 23, 2016

Digital tools help districts overcome language barriers to family engagement

One social network's automatic translation feature has helped parents better interact with teachers and stay up-to-date on classroom activities and events.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 22, 2016

Iowa, Illinois grapple with school funding equity

An Iowa lawsuit aims to equalize the funding formula for public schools, while Illinois lawmakers are debating what will have to be in a bill the legislature can pass to overhaul its own formula.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 22, 2016

Could after-school programs take a hit under the Trump administration?

Andre Perry, a former dean and charter school network CEO, says President-elect Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Education nominee Besty DeVos have been quiet on the programs so far.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 22, 2016

Turning discipline issues into teachable moments for SEL

Kristin Stuart Valdes, a senior program manager for Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, writes for Edutopia that teachers can help students develop SEL skills through conflict.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 22, 2016

Colorado districts seek to provide affordable housing for teachers

Both large and small school districts in Colorado have recognized the negative impact of expensive housing markets on retention and taken steps to shelter new teachers from market rates.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 22, 2016

California grants offer support staff a path to teaching

California is distributing $20 million over the course of five years to give 5,000 employees, including instructional aids, librarians and secretaries, a chance to earn their teaching credentials.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 22, 2016