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West Virginia pols try to thwart new school science standards
State lawmakers are working to block the new standards on the grounds that climate change isn't related to humans.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 29, 2016 -
Classroom cop contract not renewed in Atlanta
The district will end a contract that allows the Atlanta Police Department to provide security in schools, favoring the creation of its own security team.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 29, 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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Utah's sex ed classes will remain abstinence-based
Utah's House Education Committee struck down a more comprehensive sex education bill.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 26, 2016 -
How video could help teachers improve instruction
A two-year study that culminated last May found that using video in the classroom can help teachers better their performance and increase student learning.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 26, 2016 -
Memo on how to close schools distributed by PA Board of Ed
Amid ongoing fiscal chaos, the state Department of Education has compiled a how-to guide for districts that must close schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 26, 2016 -
White House goal to train 100,000 STEM teachers by 2021 on track
The success of the 100Kin10 coalition is a notable win for the Obama administration.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 26, 2016 -
Broader Bolder Approach to Education program tackles disparity
The initiative seeks to balance the negative impacts of social and economic disadvantage on student performance.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 26, 2016 -
Funding expert Paula Love talks ESSA, tech expenses, opportunities
The school budget guru gives advice aimed at helping districts increase tech in their schools, with creative solutions about funding digital initiatives.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016 -
Study: Race-based achievement gaps in science has long history
The achievement gap between racial groups of students learning science can be traced back to pre-K and kindergarten, a new study shows.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016 -
Bridging the homework gap with a new online toolkit
The kit includes ways for districts to increase connectivity through outreach to local businesses.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016 -
Charter problems continue in Ohio with proposed delay in oversight program
The state is now considering another delay before moving ahead with a charter school oversight program proposed by Gov. John Kasich.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016 -
In advance of nomination hearing, King fields questions
At Wednesday's hearing, acting Secretary of Education John King answered questions on topics ranging from charters to federal budgets.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 25, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Should moral reasoning be taught in K-12?
After participating in character-based learning, students felt better-equipped to think about complex situations, showing a more heightened ability to reason ethical dilemmas, the study found.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016 -
Funding formulas caught between courts and lawmakers
State supreme courts in Kansas and Washington continue the pressure to address funding formulas deemed unconstitutional, but legislators are pushing back.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016 -
South Dakota favors 'anatomy at birth' bill for transgender bathroom choices
Although federal law prevents discrimination against transgender students and lets them choose bathrooms, some states seem to be back-peddling.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016 -
Texas pilot measures shorter, frequent recess for students
Researchers are studying the consequences and benefits of giving children more recess and playtimes.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016 -
State goals aim to foster support for computer science
More schools are accepting coding classes as a replacement for math or science credits, instead of considering computer science an elective.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016 -
Students of color disproportionately placed in special ed
The Obama administration is asking states to consider and evaluate how many students of color are being placed in special ed programs.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 24, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Online tools gaining traction in recruiting, retaining top-tier teachers
A number of states are going digital to fill gaps amid ongoing teacher shortages.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 23, 2016 -
Schools weigh replacing phone lines with VoIP
Some school districts are cutting the cord on traditional phone services and opting for a more high-tech option that uses existing Internet connections.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 23, 2016 -
'Word gap' targeted by California literacy efforts
To confront illiteracy in students and families, schools in Napa County are taking on an all-inclusive approach.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 23, 2016 -
FCC set to vote on subsidy that would bridge 'homework gap'
As homework goes increasingly digital, those students without home access to reliable broadband are negatively impacted.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 23, 2016 -
Too many school choice options can lead to enrollment chaos
In school districts that have many options for school choice, enrollment can get confusing.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 23, 2016 -
Absenteeism a potential metric in California school evals
A state-initiated push to battle chronic truancy and absenteeism is underway, and success might be measured in school evaluations.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 23, 2016 -
More ed leaders working to expand role of arts in STEM
In various springtime education conferences, ed leaders will lecture on the importance of blending art and science, and adding arts to STEM.
By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016
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