Survey: Teachers have mixed feelings on Common Core math

While teachers see long-term benefits for students under the standards, they also see unrealistic expectations and difficulty for parents who don’t understand how they teach the math.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 24, 2016

Ed, Health and Human Services Depts issue ESSA guidance on foster youth

The guidance affirms the importance of educational stability requirements and reinforces district responsibility to allow foster children to stay in their original schools.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 24, 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

Professional development, training key to ed tech success

The quality of tech-focused professional development varies across districts, as some focus on giving teachers the support they need and others struggle to do the same.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 24, 2016

Signing ESSA into law was only the beginning

States and districts are working to develop implementation plans for the next era of K-12 education.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 23, 2016

AIR: Transitional kindergarten classrooms should be separate

The American Institutes for Research has published a new report about transitional kindergarten in California, where students who just miss the age cutoff can start school early.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 23, 2016

Is there really a need for 'disruption' in America's school system?

With the nation’s education system showing steady improvement over several decades, some question the need for 'reform.'

By Tara García Mathewson • June 23, 2016

Cyberattack on small New York district exposes employee information

The Holley School District employs only about 150 people, but a cyberattack exposed the personal information of thousands, including contractors and former employees.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 23, 2016

Study finds low morale as teachers don't feel heard

A report from the Center on Education Policy finds nearly half of teachers reporting they would leave the profession if they could find a higher-paying job.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 23, 2016

Few districts working to close homework gap

Pew researchers estimate 5 million households with school-age children do not have high-speed internet service in their homes, which makes online homework a challenge.

By Tara García Mathewson • June 23, 2016

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