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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harvard program takes aim at local hurdles for students

Harvard University Professor Paul Reville has come up with a national plan to help schools in six US cities deal with local challenges that thwart student success.

By Erin McIntyre • March 27, 2016

Growth mindset, diversity, and Strayer: The week's most-read education news

Don't fall behind! Get caught up on the week's most-read education news right here.

By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2016

Education Equality Index ranks schools, cities and states on achievement gap

The new tool from school reform organizations Education Cities and GreatSchools provides data on how equitably low-income students are served.

By Erin McIntyre • March 24, 2016

America's crumbling schools need $46B to be kid-safe

A new report co-authored by the Center for Green Schools at the US Green Building Council shows woefully scarce funding for building maintenance.

By Erin McIntyre • March 24, 2016

Variety of file-sharing options exist for lesson plans, homework

Using cloud storage to share files can help save school districts money while upping security and collaboration.

By Erin McIntyre • March 24, 2016

Innovative thinking can squeeze extra life out of old ed tech

District Administration reports that schools can prolong the use of old tech hardware by retrofitting or incorporating cloud computing.

By Erin McIntyre • March 24, 2016