King apologizes to teachers in first speech as education secretary

The acting secretary of education said that teachers are unfairly shouldering the burden of blame for the nation's educational challenges.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 9, 2016

ESSA comment period results in wildly diverse implementation suggestions

Some 350 education experts, policymakers, parents, and others have weighed in regarding how the new law should be implemented.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 9, 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

New York high school found to sell schoolbooks to students

At Maspeth High School in Queens, students aren't given the books they're required to read — they're encouraged to purchase them from the school's own store.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 9, 2016

Controversial North Carolina charter report revised, approved by state board

The revision of a controversial charter school report previously declared 'too negative' by the state's lieutenant governor was approved by a unanimous vote.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 8, 2016

Nevada teacher shortage receives 'emergency' status

The declaration will allow the state to relax licensing requirements for out-of-state hires.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 8, 2016

Study: Adaptive gamified approach can boost math performance

A new study commissioned by Front Row finds that ed tech products can help students improve in math.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 8, 2016

Criminalization of student behavior examined as states consider updating laws

Reforms are being sought in further attempts to help dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 8, 2016

Is a focus on customer service the answer to school engagement?

Some schools are looking to boost parent and student engagment by taking a more business-based approach to K-12 educational settings.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 8, 2016

Gates' higher ed data push and Pearson's LMS exit: The week's most-read education news

Fall behind? Catch up on President Obama's $4-billion computer science proposal, an MIT prof's new institution, and more here.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 5, 2016

The staggering price tag of anonymous school threats

While its best for school leaders to take all threats seriously and evacuate, the cost of safety for some districts stretches into the millions.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 5, 2016

Should districts be required to inform parents of assessment opt-out options?

With federal funding on the line, states like California are mixed on whether to inform parents of standardized testing opt-out options, raising legal questions for districts.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 5, 2016

'Educators Rising' aims to help young teachers meet district needs

The network formerly known as Future Educators Association is looking to guide more high school students into teaching careers.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 5, 2016

UN working group examines race gap, discrimination in US schools

A preliminary report from the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent examines structural discrimination against students of color in American schools.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 5, 2016

Charter school alliance says enrollment up 9% over last year

Critics question the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools' numbers, citing inflated stats reported last year.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 5, 2016

Discrepancies in PARCC test results raise concerns

On average, students who took the 2014-15 PARCC exams on computers received lower scores than those who took the test in with paper and pencil, raising concerns.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 4, 2016

Prepping for new ed tech? First, examine existing infrastructure

A director of e-learning from Australia's Saint Stephens College offers a blueprint for districts to examine their infrastructure in advance of rolling out new ed tech.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 4, 2016

Chicago teachers reject contract as cuts, state takeover loom

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner announced preparation for a state takeover of Chicago Public Schools, while the city's teachers union unanimously voted to reject a contract offer.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 4, 2016

California leading the way on state-driven ed policy reform

State lawmakers are citing a need to lead education policy with a California-first approach instead of looking to the federal government for primary guidance. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 4, 2016

NYC schools hire first LGBT 'community liaison'

The largest school district in the US has appointed a new position committed to ensuring schools are safe for LGBT students and teachers.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 4, 2016

An individualized approach to training special ed teachers

At the Lee Pesky Learning Center, special ed teachers-in-training learn an individualized approach to helping children with learning disabilities. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 4, 2016

Report: Spiking AP student numbers aren't watering down coursework

The popularity of Advanced Placement courses is skyrocketing, but a new study from a right-leaning DC think tank says the surge doesn't mean classes are easier. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 3, 2016

With district in disarray, Detroit emergency manager resigns

With things falling apart — in some cases literally — in Detroit schools, Darnell Earley has abruptly resigned from the state-appointed position four-and-a-half months early. 

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 3, 2016

School boards seeing local control stripped in red states

Republican states are increasingly seeing districts taken over in the name of turning around failing schools.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 3, 2016

Digital video offers teachers bouquet of new PD opportunities

The role of online video for peer-to-peer reviews is gaining more importance when it comes to professional development.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 3, 2016

Ed Dept issues new guidance on scaling back standardized testing

The new guidance follows support for curbing over-testing in the Every Student Succeeds Act and from President Barack Obama.

By Erin McIntyre • Feb. 3, 2016