More than 150K California students participate in career pathways

Career-oriented programs give students opportunities for hands-on learning and exposure to future jobs thanks to the Career Pathways Trust, which launched in 2014.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 5, 2016

Should student sleep patterns be considered when planning 1:1 devices?

A meta-analysis of 20 recent studies about device use and sleep quantity, quality and daytime sleepiness reveals cause for concern when it comes to sending devices home with students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 5, 2016

Penn State prof, PhD candidate warn about cyber charters

Sociology professor David Baker and Ph.D. candidate Bryan Mann write that the Trump administration should be careful about allowing the cyber charter model to expand.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 5, 2016

Ed Dept resources aim to help jailed students transition back to school

The U.S. Department of Education has released new data about students in the justice system, a website for educators to help jailed students with disabilities and two resource guides.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 5, 2016

Survey: Classroom tech boosts fun, learning

A survey of 20,000 students and teachers by Quizlet asked participants what they think about technology in and out of the classroom, finding differences by age group and role.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 5, 2016

Oakland charter designed with students of color in mind

Roses in Concrete Community School aims to offer the enrichment opportunities common in wealthy, white, independent schools instead of the bootcamp-like test prep more common in urban areas.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2016

Data Quality Campaign analysis finds state report cards are failing

The organization's “Show Me the Data” report argues states are not making information accessible or easy to understand, but that can change with ESSA.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2016

Makerspaces create incentives for English learners

The maker movement has created a new strategy to engage students in STEM projects, and educators are finding it is also a way to improve language proficiency for ELLs.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2016

Superintendents find new ways to network nationwide

Administrators no longer need to wait for conferences to have meaningful networking opportunities with their peers in other districts — apps, school tours and new member associations can help.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2016

Market report details K-3 math purchasing habits by district

New research from Noodle Markets highlights which K-3 math curriculum products were tied to the greatest student achievement at specific income levels.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 2, 2016

School leaders share tips for becoming 'Future Ready'

Three administrators from Massachusetts and Rhode Island discuss leadership strategies for building schools for the 21st century that support teacher innovation and student success.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2016

Dallas County considers changes to controversial truancy policies

A Texas truancy law allows schools to send students to court for unexcused absences, but new recommendations might change that.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2016

NYC may approach school segregation as human rights issue

A bill being considered by the City Council would create a new office within the New York City Commission on Human Rights to study segregation in public schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2016

Students of all ages have trouble assessing online content for validity

Stanford researchers developed tasks for 7,800 students in 12 states, finding even though students grow up as “digital natives,” they can't accurately determine quality content.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2016

Common PD pitfalls can be avoided with planning, personalization

Dianne Pappafotopoulos, the instructional technology specialist at Massachusetts' Dover Sherborn Public Schools, offers tips to improve tech-based professional development.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2016

Teacher shortage hits 'alarming rates' in some California districts

A survey of 211 districts by the Learning Policy Institute and the California School Boards Association found shortages in 75% of districts overall.

By Tara García Mathewson • Dec. 1, 2016

Learning Counsel recognizes 12 districts for digital curriculum, tech innovation

At its annual gathering and national awards event, the organization recognized vision and innovation in integrating digital curriculum and technology into teaching and learning.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 29, 2016

Research highlights variety of bilingual ed benefits

Over the last 20 years, a rash of studies have revealed the many ways speaking two languages can change the brain, improving attention, empathy, reading skills and more.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 29, 2016

Restorative justice a serious focus for New Orleans charter

The Net Charter High School does not suspend students, instead resolving conflicts among students or between students and teachers.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 29, 2016

CA policy institute recommends rethinking special ed funding

The Public Policy Institute of California released a long-awaited report Tuesday, encouraging the state to send special education dollars directly to schools instead of through regional agencies.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 29, 2016

School communications officers prize Facebook, face-to-face meetings

Blackboard and Project Tomorrow have released new survey data from communications officers and parents in their "Trends in Digital Communications Priorities and Challenges" report.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 29, 2016

Is dyslexia the most misunderstood learning disability?

As many as 17% of people in the United States have dyslexia, but a range of misperceptions prevent widespread understanding.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 29, 2016

Los Angeles high-poverty school welcomes mini-medical magnet program

The 186th Street School now collaborates with physicians in the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center’s pediatrics department for a specialized science curriculum geared toward gifted students.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 29, 2016

Microsoft system configuration manager can save time for IT leaders

Districts that have adopted the new product have reported significantly simplified maintenance timelines because of remote controls.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 29, 2016

Ed Dept finalizes ESSA accountability, reporting and state plan regs

The U.S. Department of Education has released a batch of final regulations to guide state implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act after responding to criticism of its drafts.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 29, 2016