Schools go high-tech in ensuring safety

Surveillance and advanced visitor management systems are among solutions helping schools increase security measures. 

By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016

America's first education secretary passes away

Shirley Hufstedler, a former judge, served from the department's formation in 1979 until the end of the Carter administration in 1981.

By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2016

Public-private 'Reconnecting McDowell' initiative tastes success after 4 years

The expansive West Virginia initiative is seeing improved student achievement via wraparound services.

By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016

Poll examines engagement, readiness of US students

A new Gallup poll measures the engagement, hope, entrepreneurial aspiration, and career and financial literacy of students in grades 5-12.

By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016

Detroit charter management companies under fire from NLRB

The National Labor Relations Board has filed a formal complaint against New Urban Learning and Inspired Education.

By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016

Niche issues 2016 rankings of America's 'smartest' public high schools

What makes a school great in America is perhaps even more interesting when juxtaposed against top-performing countries like Finland.

By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016

Snapchat enabling K-12 teachers to reach students in new ways

The platform is also gaining steam in higher ed — but as with other social media outlets, there are pitfalls.

By Erin McIntyre • March 31, 2016

Tech enables students to create, execute small business plans

A project in an Ontario high school led students to start a business producing and selling phone cases with help from a 3D printer.

By Erin McIntyre • March 30, 2016

Chicago teachers' union plans for mass walkout Friday

Chicago Public Schools CEO Forrest Claypool says the district won't block the action.

By Erin McIntyre • March 30, 2016

Creative tactics help Catholic schools stay relevant

To combat a steady 50-year decline in enrollment, Catholic schools are looking to new strategies. 

By Erin McIntyre • March 30, 2016

Report: 'Transition courses' don't help college readiness

Some high schools are using the courses to help better prepare students for college success, but they may not be worth the investment.

By Erin McIntyre • March 30, 2016

Ed Dept seeks feedback on using SIG funds to improve diversity

The department is considering how to best apply the grants to promote socioeconomic diversity in schools and help improve outcomes. 

By Erin McIntyre • March 30, 2016

SCOTUS ruling a win for teachers' unions

Tthe U.S. Supreme Court’s split decision in Tuesday’s Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association is a big victory for teachers' unions, and said U.S. Secretary of Education, for educators overall. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 29, 2016

SROs outnumber counselors in NYC, Chicago, Miami and Houston

Research shows that such disproportions contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline.

By Erin McIntyre • March 29, 2016

Districts see increasing collaboration between CAOs, CTOs

Because more districts are now using tech as a core piece of instruction, the two positions are becoming increasingly intertwined.

By Erin McIntyre • March 29, 2016

Ethics of suicide detection software in schools questioned

Privacy issues are being raised in districts using a high-tech software that flags potentially suicidal students through automated browser history reviews.

By Erin McIntyre • March 29, 2016

Training for teachers, administrators critical to 'next gen' school success

Game plans for tech and blended learning must also account for individual district needs and loftier ambitions while also considering fiscal realities.

By Erin McIntyre • March 29, 2016

K-12 coding classes lacking in tech-savvy California

Data from the the state shows a majority of public high schools don’t offer dedicated computer science or programming courses.

By Erin McIntyre • March 29, 2016

Realistic Expectations of Accountability Assessments: One Test Can't 'Do It All'

Measured Progress Founding Principal Stuart Kahl details best practices for student assessment.

By Stuart Kahl, founding principal of Measured Progress • March 29, 2016

Innovation in ELL bodes well for K-12 students

New strategies to teach and foster interest in learning can help in the classroom.

By Erin McIntyre • March 28, 2016

New America: States' shift from common assessments may prove negative

Many states are moving away from common assessments, which researchers say could impact synergy between K-12 and higher ed. 

By Autumn A. Arnett • March 28, 2016

Projections: 4 years to widespread wearable tech in K-12

MUV Interactive's new BIRD device is the latest in wearable tech, transforming common surfaces into multitouch interfaces.

By Erin McIntyre • March 28, 2016

Why should kindergarteners code?

The push for young learners to engage in computer science may be finally gaining steam.

By Erin McIntyre • March 28, 2016

Transparency important in state accountability systems

Foundation for Excellence in Education Senior Policy Fellow Christy Hovanetz lays out what she thinks states should consider when designing new systems. 

By Erin McIntyre • March 28, 2016

Maine sees success with intervention program

The Building Assets-Reducing Risks program has expanded to 45 U.S. schools and helps ease students' transition from middle to high school.

By Erin McIntyre • March 28, 2016