Tips, tricks, and solutions for teaching financial literacy

A recent study shows many teachers are uncomfortable and underprepared when it comes to teaching financial literacy. In honor of Financial Literacy Month, some are trying to help buck the trend.

By Erin McIntyre • April 27, 2016

Study: Maternal care during preschool years impacts later learning

A new study says the way in which children are cared for by their mothers at ages two, three, and four have an impact on brain growth later in life.

By Erin McIntyre • April 27, 2016

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Curriculum

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

By K-12 Dive staff

Rocky road ahead for Kentucky school funding disparities

Although Kentucky has seen success in reducing financial disparities between school districts, progress is unsteady due to property tax discrepancies.

By Erin McIntyre • April 27, 2016

New model for STEM teaching rotates instructors, classrooms

A new model helps students engage in projects that have real-world impact, while bringing different kinds of instruction to the classroom.

By Erin McIntyre • April 27, 2016

Coalition of tech leaders writes Congress encouraging coding in classrooms

A powerful group of tech leaders issued an open letter to Congress asking for $250 million worth of federal funding to teach coding to all students.

By Erin McIntyre • April 27, 2016

PBS releases new interactive series of iBooks for teachers

The network has announced four books will be released this month.

By Erin McIntyre • April 27, 2016

Student safety & welfare in a digital age

There have been few reports of security lapses in K-12 schools, but that doesn't mean student data privacy should be overlooked by school administrators and parents.

April 26, 2016

An influx of funding may or may not help learning in US classrooms

Education experts disagree over whether school quality suffers due to a lack of equity in funding or a lack of equity in how funding is used.

By Erin McIntyre • April 26, 2016

$5.7M in new federal grants aim to help at-risk, incarcerated youth

The U.S. Department of Education announced $5.7 million in new grants to help students involved in the criminal justice system.

By Erin McIntyre • April 26, 2016

Sen. Lamar Alexander applauds changes to come under ESSA

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) has called for state coalitions of teachers, principals, superintendents and legislators to create accountability guidelines under ESSA.

By Erin McIntyre • April 26, 2016

'Time to Act' aims to guide effective data use for student learning

A new set of recommendations released in the "Time to Act" report from the Data Quality Campaign aims to guide how states enact policies.

By Erin McIntyre • April 26, 2016

$30M goes to Amazon for K-12 e-book contract

A new contract worth $30 million between Amazon and New York City public schools means that the tech giant will be providing e-books to city students for the next three years.

By Erin McIntyre • April 26, 2016

Nashville principal Susan Kessler talks ESSA, discipline and weathering controversy

Hunters Lane High School has seen significant improvement during Kessler's 8-year tenure, though the path to success hasn't always been smooth.

By Roger Riddell • April 25, 2016

Pre-K and 'educare' champion Dr. Bettye Caldwell dies at 91

The thought-leader's position on the importance of pre-K education has been proven, and early childhood education programs are on the upswing.

By Erin McIntyre • April 25, 2016

Texas teachers union sues to block use of T-TESS

The union hopes to become like other states which do not have a formal policy requiring student performance metrics in teacher evaluations.

By Erin McIntyre • April 25, 2016

Project-based learning slow to catch on

Although Project-Based Learning (PBL) has been gaining traction, it's been a slow and steady path forward for the instruction technique.

By Erin McIntyre • April 25, 2016

Low pay is not the only problem facing teachers

In a UK survey of 1,400 teachers, 30% said a heavy workload negatively impacted their well-being and motivation. 

By Erin McIntyre • April 25, 2016

Economists: Improving school quality may bring financial benefits to districts

New projections estimate schools that are able to improve their quality under ESSA's flexible accountability benchmarks may be able to cash in as well. 

By Erin McIntyre • April 25, 2016

Computer science teaching necessitates a rethinking of math curriculum

The federal push for more coding in K-12 requires additional focus on critical thinking and reason in math instruction.

By Erin McIntyre • April 22, 2016

How school leaders can help teachers manage work

Principals can boost teacher performance by taking a macro-level perspective and actively working to lighten workloads instead of adding on administrative tasks.

By Erin McIntyre • April 22, 2016

Indianapolis considers new community-focused ESL school for immigrant students

The school would be modeled on existing programs in cities like New York, doubling as a community center to help families get healthcare and adult education.

By Erin McIntyre • April 22, 2016

Unique school models look to overhaul K-12 instruction

A panel at this year’s ASU GSV Summit in San Diego showcased new models of schools designed for project-based learning and self-directed goal-setting.

By Erin McIntyre • April 22, 2016

I-Connect app aims to combat student inattention

The app is among a number of 'self-monitoring' technologies designed to help students, especially those with learning disabilities, learn to focus.

By Erin McIntyre • April 22, 2016

SEL demands new standards for measurement, progress

Education Week reports that schools need better tools with which to evaluate traits like 'grit' and 'mindsets' in students.

By Erin McIntyre • April 21, 2016

Oklahoma City settles with Ed Dept on disproportionate discipline

An investigation revealed black students were significantly over-represented in disciplinary actions, accounting for 42% of in-school suspensions.

By Erin McIntyre • April 21, 2016