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Minnesota parents, philanthropists take teacher tenure to court
The state is the latest to see a lawsuit challenging job protections for teachers.
By Erin McIntyre • April 18, 2016 -
Survey: Administrators divided on ESSA’s impact
When asked about the biggest contributors to success, respondents cited leadership and being able to meet student needs.
By Erin McIntyre • April 18, 2016 -
Trendline
Learning Loss
Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments.
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Changes to AP Art History course mirror US History revamp
The revised curriculum is much more diverse and takes world cultures into consideration when examining the history of art.
By Erin McIntyre • April 18, 2016 -
Is arming teachers the answer to school safety?
The Washington Post reports that districts and school systems are preparing for potential shootings by allowing teachers to carry weapons.
By Erin McIntyre • April 18, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why testing prevails in K-12 education
Educators say mandatory assessments put a strain on learning, but proponents say they are a necessary metric for evaluating progress.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 18, 2016 -
New digital approaches to teaching history engage students with interactivity
Efforts towards having open-ended conversations that demand critical thinking are improving student engagement.
By Erin McIntyre • April 15, 2016 -
Sustainability of school turnarounds spurred by grant money is fragile
A new longitudinal study finds schools receiving federal money were able to change and improve, but those efforts might not be sustainable.
By Erin McIntyre • April 15, 2016 -
33% of Arkansas teachers quit after just 3 years
Reasons cited in a new Bureau of Legislative Research report include stress, workload and poor salary and retirement benefits.
By Erin McIntyre • April 15, 2016 -
Study: Closing poor-performing schools helps students
New research shows closing underperforming schools can actually help the students who attended them.
By Erin McIntyre • April 15, 2016 -
Self-directed reading helps students with literacy, graduation goals
If schools offered students more time to engage in meaningful, self-directed reading, more would be able to pass tests and earn diplomas.
By Erin McIntyre • April 15, 2016 -
Schools increase focus on social-emotional learning
Schools are beginning to focus more on the whole child for increased classroom success.
By Erin McIntyre • April 14, 2016 -
‘Internet of Things’ poised to facilitate the rise of ‘smart’ schools
A new survey reveals that many education leaders believe connected devices could soon transform learning environments.
By Erin McIntyre • April 14, 2016 -
Oracle donates $200 million for computer education
The donation, which includes in-kind support, will be distributed over 18 months as part of President Obama’s Computer Science for All initiative.
By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016 -
Resurgence of Latin instruction hopes to boost literacy
Some schools are teaching Latin and Greek root words to young students to help them learn bigger vocabulary words later on.
By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016 -
Teach for America applicant numbers drop yet again
A 35% drop since 2013 is prompting defensive comments from TFA leaders.
By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Decaying school buildings have physical, psychological consequences
As much as $46B is needed for much-needed maintenance on school buildings nationwide.
By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016 -
Charter wins $7.1M lawsuit versus LAUSD
The district was found to have violated state law by failing to provide the school with rent-free classroom space, but is expected to challenge the decision.
By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016 -
Over 100 teacher positions vacant in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia School District’s 139 vacancies comprise 1.6% of its total workforce.
By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016 -
New ed tech companies eye branded learning
A South African ed tech startup has partnered with the Ogilvy Digital Marketing Academy (ODMA) to market a course on behavioral economics.
By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016 -
Study: Alternative cognitive treatment may work for ADHD
The rate of diagnosis for ADHD has risen 5% per year since 2003, and helping ADHD children in the classroom remains a challenge for many schools.
By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016 -
New index of ‘readiness’ indicators may redefine the term
Experts question whether assessments should determine if a student is ready for college or a career, and instead point to a new index of readiness indicators.
By Erin McIntyre • April 13, 2016 -
Sponsored by ExcelinEd
Student Data Privacy – Resources to Find the Balance
States and school districts face a challenge in accessing the benefits of data, while also prioritizing the protection of student information.
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Virginia gov kills bill to use public funding for private schools
Citing constitutional concerns, Gov. Terry McAuliffe vetoed a bill that would have allowed the use of public funds to pay for private school tuition.
By Erin McIntyre • April 12, 2016 -
Advocates request $800M for pre-K in California
The proposals include adding 10,000 more slots in the state’s preschool program for low income children, and increasing funding for quality control.
By Erin McIntyre • April 12, 2016 -
What role should research play in the policy arena?
At the centennial meeting of the American Educational Research Association, scholars debated policy and education’s role in politics.
By Erin McIntyre • April 12, 2016
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