Black, Latino students more likely to attend schools with police, no counselors

A recent analysis of the latest Civil Rights Data Collection survey takes a closer look at the finding that 1.6 million students attend schools with police officers but no counselors.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 13, 2016

Superintendents with lengthy histories in their districts bring stability, expertise

A quarter of the superintendents in California’s largest 20 districts were once students in those schools, which gives them a deeper understanding of the communities and an incentive to stay.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 13, 2016

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

By K-12 Dive staff

Bronx high school gives dropouts path to diploma

Bronx Arena High School gives students a tailored courseload they access digitally, while teachers and counselors support their progress academically and emotionally.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 13, 2016

Arkansas study finds former AP students make more money after college

The Arkansas Research Center at the University of Central Arkansas has tracked students who took Advanced Placement classes in 2008-09 to find out how course participation impacts earnings.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 13, 2016

Google data center creates boon for Oklahoma district

A massive data center in Pryor, OK, may not have brought thousands of jobs to the small town, but it has brought money and active volunteers to benefit local schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 13, 2016

Implementing CBE requires focus on measurable competencies, communication

While schools consider new competency-based education programs, it is important to make a distinction between the education process and the learning priorities.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 12, 2016

'Inclusive Schools Week' aims to better integrate students with disabilities

Inclusive Schools Week, the first week of December, was originally supported by the Office of Special Education, but its inclusivity message stretches to all marginalized groups.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 12, 2016

Middle schoolers learning digital citizenship from U of Michigan students

Master’s degree students studying education at the university learn about ed tech while also teaching middle school students how to responsibly engage online.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 12, 2016

Amid legalization, superintendents seek more info on pot's school impact

In states that legalized recreational marijuana use for adults in November, administrators are becoming more focused on addressing drug possession and monitoring students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 12, 2016

OCR celebrates successes, braces for what's to come

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights last week released its annual report as well as a companion report summarizing the office’s work during the Obama administration.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 12, 2016

PISA scores highlight need for K-12, higher ed partnerships

Some colleges are working with K-12 schools and districts to improve global academic outlook.

By Jarrett Carter • Dec. 12, 2016

Computer science education expands with new AP courses

Hour of Code events introduce 100 million kids to computer science in a week, but schools are going beyond that with year-long courses, including new Advanced Placement options.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016

GradNation report finds reason to celebrate, but cause for concern

The latest assessment of high school graduation rates found today’s high school upperclassmen are part of the first cohort to see rising educational attainment and shrinking opportunity gaps.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016

New York's homeless pulled between shelter and school

The city often places homeless families in shelters outside their home borough, meaning if children want to stay in their same school, they have to spend hours each day getting there.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016

In college readiness efforts, boys are the disadvantaged gender

Girls have eclipsed boys in college-going rates, and California organizations have noted that girls often comprise at least 60% of participants in assistance programs aimed at college readiness.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016

Florida districts partner to improve STEM PD

The Hillsborough and Polk County Public Schools received a three-year, $4.5 million Math-Science Partnership Grant in 2014 from the state's Department of Education.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016

Think bigger than Computer Science Education Week

Project Lead the Way President and CEO Vince Bertram and Verizon Foundation Director of Education Justina Nixon-Saintil argue students need long-term, high-quality learning.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 9, 2016

Elementary schools face tough decisions on cell phone use

As a growing share of elementary students get their own cell phones, schools have to decide whether to allow them and where to draw the line.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 8, 2016

Wyoming bill recommends 'Indian Education for All'

A bill passed unanimously by the Select Committee on Tribal Relations could come before the state legislature this year and, if passed, would require a new curriculum on tribal history in all schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 8, 2016

California forms regional support networks for charter authorizers

Charter authorizers in many California districts are part-time positions, filled by people who are reportedly not fully informed about their expected oversight role and who don't have time to do it well.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 8, 2016

Ed Dept releases final ESSA assessment regulations

The final regulations are very similar to those proposed earlier this year, but changes include tweaks to criteria around receiving waivers for exceeding the cap on students with disabilities taking alternative tests.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 8, 2016

Survey: NY parents don't think grads are ready for college

The Education Trust-New York found stark differences by race when asking parents about the importance of grading schools, creating clear report cards and identifying low-performing schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 8, 2016

Nation's top ed foundations mostly in 6 states

Third annual study and ranking of K-12 education foundations by the Caruthers Institute finds the nation’s top 25 and 50 foundations tend to cluster.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2016

More agency, hands-on learning key to boosting student engagement

English teacher Jay Meadows recommends teachers stop lecturing and engage students with hands on activities, class discussions and opportunities to choose their own assignments.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2016

Massachusetts officials consider accountability beyond testing

The state's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is determining the line between not enough and too many indicators.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 7, 2016