A closer look at college and career readiness

ACT's 2016 National Curriculum Survey suggests discrepancies between national academic standards and what colleges and employers actually seek from high school graduates. 

By Shalina Chatlani • June 22, 2016

Kids Count names Minnesota, Mississippi best and worst states for kids

The 2016 edition of the report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation found overall improvements in education and health nationwide, but losses on economic well-being.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 22, 2016

Cleveland open-access STEM high school relies on community for success

The MC2 STEM High School has community partners that mentor students, train teachers, provide internship opportunities, help fund initiatives, and offer co-located classroom space.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 22, 2016

Schools save money, time by virtualizing desktop computers

The shift has provided energy cost savings for districts, stronger security, easier updates, and increased flexibility for teachers, staff, and other school network users.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 22, 2016

What are the best BYOD tools for presentation, collaboration and more?

Denise Jaffe, technology integration facilitator at West Hartford Public Schools, recently shared recommendations for BYOD, Common Core-aligned classrooms with eSchool News.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 22, 2016

Virginia district shares makerspace success at National Maker Faire

The superintendent of Charlottesville's Albemarle County Public Schools spoke about how her 26-school district has a maker-infused curriculum.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 22, 2016

Increase social connectedness through digital peer learning

Social connectedness has proven benefits for a student's well-being and directly impacts the success of their learning outcomes, according to a new study.

June 21, 2016

More than 6,700 preschoolers suspended in 2013-14

While the number is down in the latest year for which data is available, child development experts say the suspension rate is still way too high.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 21, 2016

AP courses benefit low-performers, too — even if they don't pass

While many people still believe the classes should be reserved for above-average students, schools are welcoming a broader swath of learners.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 21, 2016

Encouraging active tech use a challenge for some schools

The US Department of Education has shifted its focus from the digital divide to the digital use divide, asking schools to focus on engaging tech experiences rather than simply having tech.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 21, 2016

Los Angeles teacher eval plan reaction includes call for peer-evaluators

The Los Angeles Unified School District and its teacher union have compromised on a new plan for teacher evaluations, but critics say administrators should not be the only evaluators.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 21, 2016

Teaching students to think like entrepreneurs rather than just act

Many teachers take the easier path when teaching entrepreneurial skills, helping students start a business, but one researcher identified five key skills essential to encourage thought.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 21, 2016

National Week of Making reflects trend toward makerspaces

Schools across the country now feature dedicated spaces where kids can create and innovate, learning how to think and act like working scientists and engineers.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 20, 2016

St. Paul School District social media policy clarifies expectations

The district's policy expects employees to be respectful and professional in all online postings, even those on their personal pages.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 20, 2016

Demand for recovery schools on the rise

More students are interested in schools that offer addiction support groups and other services alongside academics, but the number of schools serving them has remained static.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 20, 2016

New sex ed policy in Tucson leaves out LGBT students

State law makes comprehensive revisions difficult as officials work to include perspectives from across the gender identity spectrum.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 20, 2016

Oracle pledges additional $3M to draw more girls to STEM

The corporation previously committed $200 million to support the White House’s Computer Science for All initiative.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 20, 2016

$245M in E-Rate funds went unclaimed in 2014

Schools and libraries in 30 states left millions of dollars on the table, with those on the West Coast failing to collect more than a quarter of available funds.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 20, 2016

Ed Dept guidelines and lessons learned: The week's most-read education news

Stay ahead of the class with the latest on how efforts to ease freshmen's transition can improve outcomes and more right here.

By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2016

IB students do well, but few low-income kids take the classes

The International Baccalaureate foundation says graduation from IB programs practically eliminates achievement gaps between low-income and minority students and their peers.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 17, 2016

Denver's rapid charter expansion yields underwhelming results

The city has opened 27 new charter schools in the last five years with six more set to open this summer, but 38% are performing 'significantly below expectations.'

By Tara García Mathewson • June 17, 2016

Gamification makes some headway in K-12 classrooms

The use of digital learning games in schools has grown rapidly in the last five years, especially at the elementary level, showing teachers are coming around to the learning benefits.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 17, 2016

States consider legislation over student data privacy

As districts turn to more third-party vendors to handle a number of services, states are considering student data that may not be defined as an educational record under privacy laws.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 17, 2016

Charter school organizations take stand against virtual schools

Three national charter school groups announced policy recommendations to help states hold underperforming full-time virtual schools accountable for student outcomes.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 17, 2016

Schools struggle to find and support homeless youth

The number of K-12 students identified as being homeless doubled between 2006-07 and 2013-14, leaving schools with greater responsibility to serve them.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 16, 2016