On California's heels, My Brother's Keeper to address truancy

In an attempt to stem the tide of chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools, the Obama administration has announced a new mentorship initiative. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016

How can districts increase teacher buy-in for new ed tech?

The CEOs of Jefferson Education Accelerator and LEAP Innovations say teachers and principals need to play a greater role in ed tech selection and purchasing.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016

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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. 

By K-12 Dive staff

Fewer black male teachers leading K-12 classrooms

Black men make up just 2% of the public school teacher workforce.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016

California's explosive charter growth sparks dialogue

The state's charter school boom shows no sign of slowing down, raising questions about accountability and performance.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 22, 2016

How can $4B best advance computer science education?

Focusing on teachers may give President Obama's 'Computer Science For All' the biggest impact as it seeks to boost the subject in K-12.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

Ed Dept asks Congress for staff increase

President Barack Obama's proposed fiscal 2017 budget for the department includes a general increase in positions from 4,269 to 4,538.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

Date set for King's confirmation as education secretary

On Feb. 25, the U.S. Senate's education committee will formally consider the nomination of acting Secretary of Education Dr. John B. King.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

Investigation possible for Ohio Ed Dept's role in charter school ratings

The Ohio Board of Education is considering an independent investigation into the state Department of Education in relation to a charter school evaluation scandal.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

California AG Harris unveils online toolkit to battle elementary truancy

The state's attorney general unveiled a new online toolkit designed to help elementary schools boost attendance. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

Statewide virtual school plan advances in Virginia

Legislation that would create a statewide virtual school has passed the state's House of Delegates. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 19, 2016

Research suggests examples of above-average work can demotivate students

A new study by researchers from Harvard and the UC-Berkeley says students who are shown exceptional work are less motivated to perform.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 18, 2016

The challenge of social media policies for teachers, administrators

Various snafus made by educators on social media accounts have highlighted the need for districts to have policies in place.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 18, 2016

Washington state ed funding compromise moves forward

The state's Senate has approved a plan that would create a task force to solve its K-12 funding crisis. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 18, 2016

How can schools recruit and retain great substitute teachers?

For schools seeking higher-quality substitutes, staffing agencies and social media can help.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 18, 2016

Attorneys for California parents to review private data of 10M students

Among the information included: addresses, test scores, and disciplinary and health records.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 18, 2016

NewSchools Ignite tackles secondary math in latest grant competition

The 'no strings attached' grants offer significant opportunities to ed tech startups — but can they produce a solution that will help close math gaps?

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2016

Vermont sees turmoil amid push to combine small rural districts

The rural state faces the dual problems of rising education costs and a rapidly dwindling student population, but a plan to consolidate districts is contentious. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016

Pilot aimed at desegregating New York City schools begins

A new initiative of the city's education department is aimed at balancing race and class in schools located within gentrifying neighborhoods.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016

Google to shut down Play for Education in March

The tech giant has quietly decided to end the service, effective March 14.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016

NASDTEC to examine data on disciplined teachers state-by-state

The audit of a national teacher misconduct database follows an investigation by USA Today that exposed gaps in the system.  

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016

Measuring the costs and benefits of new ed tech

Schools and districts must consider a number of factors before taking leaps into the digital space.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016

Digital Promise pushes microcredentials for teacher PD

According to Jennifer Kabaker, the advocacy organization's director of education and microcredentials, microcredentials can help teachers with professional development.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 17, 2016

FTC investigates 'brain training' programs like Lumosity

The Federal Trade Commission has investigated and settled several claims against such platforms, which make claims of cognitive improvement that are largely unproven.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 16, 2016

SRO presence found to increase odds of student arrest five times

Ensuring school-based officers are trained accordingly is another critical factor in dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 16, 2016

Something to meditate on: Schools embracing mindfulness

Some educators are trying out meditative approaches to help students with short attention spans and emotional regulation in the classroom.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 16, 2016