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Report: US teaching workforce 78% white
A new federal report looks at a lack of diversity among the American teaching workforce, finding that less than 18% are individuals of color.
By Erin McIntyre • May 9, 2016 -
$500M restructuring plan approved for Detroit's struggling school system
Following teacher sickouts earlier this week, Michigan legislators are flagging funds to address concerns around teacher pay, school conditions. A state Senate plan is also supposed to provide more than $200 million in additional funding.
By Erin McIntyre • May 6, 2016 -
Examining best practices in assessment for all students
New research from the Northwest Evaluation Association, "Make Assessment Work for All Students: Multiple Measures Matter," examines best practices in assessment for diverse student bodies.
By Erin McIntyre • May 6, 2016 -
Education Savings Accounts: School choice's next frontier
Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are a new option for promoting school choice, the American Enterprise Institute notes in a column in honor of National Charter Schools Week.
By Erin McIntyre • May 6, 2016 -
Reflecting on Obama's education legacy
A new report released by the White House on National Teacher Appreciation Day examines educational progress made under the Obama administration.
By Erin McIntyre • May 6, 2016 -
E-Rate applications at $5.8 billion, but schools need more than funding
Despite $5.8 billion in federal E-Rate applications, many schools still are trying to overcome internet connectivity barriers.
By Erin McIntyre • May 6, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Transgender bathroom laws stir up national education community
With restrictive laws tied to a possible loss in federal education funding, the debate will likely be at the forefront of many state house discussions.
By Erin McIntyre • May 6, 2016 -
In Chicago, trans students can use restrooms, locker rooms corresponding to gender identity
The change could represent a growing trend across the country, as U.S. Department of Justice officials are tying gender discrimination laws to a loss of federal funding.
By Erin McIntyre • May 5, 2016 -
Report: Overall crime in schools on the decline
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, which looked at the crime rate in schools for the year 2014, the total victimization rate in U.S. schools has declined 82% over the past decade.
By Erin McIntyre • May 5, 2016 -
Survey: 65% of educators concerned about assessment quality
A new survey by Performance Matters found a majority of educators are planning to develop assessment for courses that states do not currently evaluate.
By Erin McIntyre • May 5, 2016 -
Dr. Immordino-Yang: Social-emotional learning key to student engagement
Neuroscientist and former middle school teacher Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang tells the New York Times students' feelings matter as much as content mastery.
By Erin McIntyre • May 5, 2016 -
10,392 civil rights grievances filed to federal Education Department
Around half of the filed complaints are related to students with disabilities.
By Erin McIntyre • May 5, 2016 -
Study: School segregation contributes to national income gap
Income segregation increased among families with children over the last 10 years, and schools may share part of the blame.
By Erin McIntyre • May 4, 2016 -
Principal's LDC push helps teachers design better curriculum
Literacy Design Collaborative modules also provide potential benchmarks related to how slowly or quickly students are absorbing instruction.
By Erin McIntyre • May 4, 2016 -
Department of Energy
How to maximize STEM funding
Recent guidance from the US Department of Education explains how school systems can best utilize federal STEM funding.
By Erin McIntyre • May 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
The difficult realities of implementing #CSforAll
Just how achievable is the White House Computer Science For All initiative (#CSForAll) for most states and districts?
By Erin McIntyre • May 4, 2016 -
VA school system champions maker mindset, broadens implementation
Charlottesville's Albemarle County Public School system is embracing the movement at the district level.
By Erin McIntyre • May 3, 2016 -
Teacher Appreciation Week survey reveals majority satisfied, so why the shortage?
University of Phoenix College of Education examines how the teacher shortage is playing out in classrooms across the U.S.
By Erin McIntyre • May 3, 2016 -
Sponsored by ExcelinEd
Student data privacy needs buy-in from this key group
Education stakeholders need support from parents in order to develop effective policies for student data privacy.
May 3, 2016 -
In Kansas, June 30th closure date looms
Next week, the Kansas Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether or not the state's funding formula is constitutional under a new fix.
By Erin McIntyre • May 3, 2016 -
Maryland law targets early school start times
The first-in-the-nation Orange Ribbon Bill for Healthy School Hours campaign aims to help schools implement later start times.
By Erin McIntyre • May 3, 2016 -
Thousands flock to answer Hawaii teacher shortage
After the Hawaiian Department of Education put out a call for teachers, officials found themselves faced with an influx of job applications.
By Erin McIntyre • May 3, 2016 -
New Forbes '30 Under 30' highlight ed leaders, disruptors
A variety of movers and shakers in the education industry are highlighted in the 2016 list of Forbes 30 Under 30: Education.
By Erin McIntyre • May 3, 2016 -
Roger Riddell/K-12 Dive
Parents join misbehaving students in class
One middle school in West Virginia is experimenting with punishments for students that involved requiring their parents to spend a full day with them in school.
By Erin McIntyre • May 3, 2016 -
'Sickout' by Detroit teachers shuts down 94 city schools
Teachers participated in a hastily called "sickout" Monday, shutting down all but three of the city's schools over concerns about summer pay.
By Autumn A. Arnett • May 2, 2016
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