After-school providers pivot to provide online activities, meals and diapers amid pandemic

Even as these programs take a financial hit, they continue to offer everything from cheerleading practice and chess games to homework help.

By Natalie Gross • May 5, 2020

Mississippi drops test score requirements for ed schools to combat shortages

High rates of failure for college entrance tests may be contributing to teacher shortages, which will worsen in the wake of the pandemic.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 5, 2020

Energy resiliency addresses "new normal" of power disruptions

In California, over 1,000 schools were closed last year due to Public Safety Power Shutoffs. These outages during wildfire season are expected to continue — making potential solutions a priority.

May 5, 2020

Georgia may drop controversial teacher licensing test

The state is the latest to propose elimination of the edTPA, a performance assessment intended to set a higher bar for entering the teaching profession.

By Linda Jacobson • May 4, 2020

School news teams find 'inner strength' reporting historic pandemic

Like all students, high school journalists are struggling with the loss of social connections, but they've adapted their coverage to keep serving their readers. 

By Linda Jacobson • May 4, 2020

Idaho educators concerned about teens taking agriculture jobs during school closures

But they are hesitant to raise concerns the jobs can pose a risk to students and take time from school work, as employment may be essential for families.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 1, 2020

Coronavirus, the definition of 'global' and climate curriculum

A Maryland high school teacher writes that the pandemic is an opportunity to foster in students a sense of worldwide solidarity and shared responsibility.

By Dylan Craig • May 1, 2020

Survey: Teachers favor moving on to next year's content in the fall

Administrators, however, are more supportive of picking up instruction where it left off when school closures began.

By Linda Jacobson • April 30, 2020

Study: Hispanic students interested in STEM but underrepresented in classes, careers

Data shows a lower percentage of this student population taking seven or more STEM courses in high school or reporting confidence in these subjects.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 30, 2020

For many students, teacher feedback is the new grading system

Educators say responding to students’ work is important for keeping them motivated, but what used to take moments in the classroom can now take days.

By Linda Jacobson • April 30, 2020

Triaging trauma: Community schools tap partners to address needs made worse by COVID-19

Leaders say this crisis "makes the case" for the community school model, but with state revenues falling, funding for expansion is unlikely.

By Kathryn Baron • April 30, 2020

Learning interview techniques can boost SEL skills

Students can develop skills, from empathy to active listening, by connecting with classmates and experts, even over the internet, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • April 29, 2020

COVID-19 curriculum helps students cope with, understand pandemic

Instructional materials can be incorporated across subjects, analyzing the crisis through scientific, economic, cultural and historical lenses, according to one education professor.

By Naaz Modan • April 29, 2020

Report: US reading, math scores drop after Common Core implementation

Research from the conservative Pioneer Institute suggests the standards' implementation seems to have widened achievement gaps. But not all experts agree they are a failure.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 29, 2020

4 states receive 'emergency education relief' funds

Part of the federal funding package passed in March, the block grant gives governors wide discretion to use the money for K-12 or higher education.

By Linda Jacobson • April 29, 2020

States weigh options for start of new school year

The nation's two largest teacher unions suggest strikes are on the table if decisions to reopen run counter to medical advice.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 29, 2020

Ed Department IDEA waiver requests create need for 'clarity and certainty'

IEP meeting timeline and reevaluation requirements would remain untouched if Congress approves the request, requiring districts to find ways to continue providing those services.

By Naaz Modan • April 29, 2020

Ed Dept announces $307.5M in grants to reimagine ed models

The funds, announced Monday, are aimed at building "adaptable, innovative learning opportunities" in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 28, 2020

What's in a high school's 'promotion power'?

New research aims to measure the impact of a high school on a student's future college or workforce success, minus background factors like socioeconomic status or 8th-grade performance.

By Linda Jacobson • April 28, 2020

Report recommends federal assistance for schools, with strings attached for states

The nonprofit Albert Shanker Institute envisions a multiphase plan requiring states to treat cuts equally across districts and to refrain from austerity constraints.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 27, 2020

Plaintiffs in two right-to-education cases celebrate 6th circuit court ruling

Those involved in a Rhode Island case will be watching whether Michigan defendants settle, ask for a full review of the decision or appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Linda Jacobson • April 27, 2020

Pandemic-induced trauma, stress leading to 'uptick' in SEL need

Students will return to school with higher anxiety levels after dealing with everything from child abuse and neglect to unemployment and loss of life.

By Naaz Modan • April 27, 2020

Some Colorado districts to offer small-group, in-person instruction

The move comes as Gov. Jared Polis lays out a plan to start reopening the state in phases beginning Monday, but district officials don't know how many teachers and students will return.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 24, 2020

3 cybersecurity tips crucial to secure student information in remote learning

The rush to transition online as the coronavirus pandemic closed schools leaves users and networks vulnerable to threats both familiar and new. District tech experts share advice for mitigating risks.

By Roger Riddell • April 24, 2020

Settlement reached in Detroit right-to-literacy case

The settlement follows last week's call by the state legislature for a full Sixth Circuit review and is said to resolve "all of plaintiffs’ claims against all defendants, and thus fully resolves this matter."

By Linda Jacobson • Updated May 14, 2020