Teacher strengths vary — and schools don't measure them well enough

Researchers at Brown and Harvard University identified four measures of student skill, looking at whether “good teachers” were good at developing all of them.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 22, 2016

School CIO role shifts with rise of data analytics

The chief information officer's time used to be taken up by IT tasks, but as ed tech's classroom presence grows, they must help educators and administrators assess data daily.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 22, 2016

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

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Women outnumber men in ed everywhere but the superintendent's office

During the 2011-12 school year, women comprised 76% of teachers, 51% of principals and 78% of central office staff — but occupied just 27% of superintendent offices nationwide.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 22, 2016

Californians primed to oppose Trump's $20B voucher plan

On the campaign trail, the president-elect outlined a massive federal school choice program that would give money to students from low-income families to leave their public schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 22, 2016

Strategist outlines habits of most successful schools

After a series of digital leadership summits in California, CDW-G's Eric Patnoudes compiled a list of the five common practices.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 21, 2016

Is drug-testing in schools worth it?

Some districts randomly screen students who participate in athletics or extra-curricular activities, while others defer to research that says it doesn’t do much as a deterrence strategy.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 21, 2016

'What Kids are Reading' report reveals trends in habits, achievement

Using data from its Accelerated Reader 360 platform, Renaissance has released its ninth annual trends report, finding high-quality reading practice can help students surge ahead.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 21, 2016

UPDATE: Michelle Rhee removes herself from ed secretary candidacy

The former DC schools chief met with the president-elect this weekend, but in the end decided to remove herself from the running.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 21, 2016

Apprenticeships could be key to preparing manufacturing workforce

If manufacturing jobs do increase under a Trump presidency, apprenticeships could be an important path to filling them.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 21, 2016

Common Core not prescriptive about digital literacy

The standards for ELA mention technology use but leave much to be desired among literacy experts who want teachers to develop a greater focus on digital literacy.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 18, 2016

How should states rethink accountability under ESSA?

David Griffith and Mike Petrilli, a research and policy associate and president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, respectively, offer their take on the perfect accountability system.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 18, 2016

Districts should have succession plans in place at all times

Many districts wait until positions are open to think about who can fill them, but experts say it is better to be proactive and incorporate succession planning into broader strategic initiatives.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 18, 2016

Benefits of preschool clear, but quality is critical

New research exploring the short- and long-term benefits of preschool in North Carolina say the early childhood program led to higher test scores and fewer special ed placements, to start.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 18, 2016

Research: Schools should think twice about complete switch to keyboards

Peter West, director of eLearning at Saint Stephen's College in Australia, writes for eSchool News that humans have 40,000 years of communicating with sticks and pens, and that’s important.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 18, 2016

Rural California district turned to performance-based learning to boost outcomes

Tulare County had high dropout rates and an 80% low-income student population that was nearly half English learners.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 17, 2016

Internal watchdogs can help schools reduce financial risk

James Sullivan, former inspector general for the Chicago Board of Education, advises districts to hire an inspector general or internal auditor to uncover fraud and deter attempts.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 17, 2016

Over-the-Top technologies find place in ed tech

OTT includes any internet-based technology that delivers audio, video or media without requiring a subscription for access like traditional cable TV, and it is set to significantly impact learning.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 17, 2016

Presidential election could impact ed tech use in schools

How President-elect Donald Trump will approach education policy is largely unknown, but leaders in the space worry his administration could pull ed tech funding and support.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 17, 2016

Study: 75% of teachers use tech daily, 50% have 1:1 programs

A national survey of 2,500 teachers and administrators by Front Row Education found tech use among teachers is high and expected to increase throughout the school year.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 17, 2016

How should administrators address student protests?

Students have been inspired to take their disappointment in the election results to the streets, and administrators who aren’t used to responding to such activism can turn it into a teachable moment.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 16, 2016

Los Angeles high school offers firefighting concentration

The Fire Academy at Banning High School is one of several highly specific concentrations available to students in the district, and it may increase diversity in the ranks of local firefighter stations.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 16, 2016

Mississippi superintendent's switch to digital resources pays off

Philip Hickman became superintendent of the Columbus Municipal School District in 2014, returning $900,000 worth of textbooks and using that money to buy iPads and laptops instead.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 16, 2016

Annual Math Fair gets students, parents excited about numbers

The Mind Research Institute drew more than 9,000 attendees to its third annual Math Fair in Orange County, CA, where students and parents tried hands-on numbers games together.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 16, 2016

Report: K-12 system is failing to leverage data

New research from the Center for Data Innovation urges policymakers to build a data-driven education system nationwide, catalyzing significant changes in teaching and learning.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 16, 2016

How a New Jersey high school transformed to stay relevant for students

Eric Sheninger, former principal of New Milford High School in New Jersey, led a shift in school design to better prepare students for a digital world.

By Tara García Mathewson • Nov. 15, 2016