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Single-sex ed's comeback in some circles not likely to have major impact
Juliet A. Williams' new book, 'The Separation Solution? Single-Sex Education and the New Politics of Gender,' examines same-sex education in the US.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 23, 2015 -
Homeless students in Missouri find help with district-run group shelters
Since 2006, Joe's Place, a district-operated group home, has provided a novel approach to helping homeless students in Maplewood Richmond Heights.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 23, 2015 -
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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Tennessee schools find STEM success with Learning Blade
Students are reportedly more likely to become interested in a STEM career after using the new software.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 23, 2015 -
Survey: Districts prioritize formative, performance-based assessments
General frustration over standardized testing and backlash to Common Core lead many respondents to say they prefer formative assessments over summative.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 23, 2015 -
Experts raise concerns over ESSA testing, accountability leeway
Testing experts doubt that interim exams can be accurately used to measure summative performance.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 22, 2015 -
Ed tech investment hits $1.85B high in 2015
The five-year upswing trend in annual ed tech spending continues.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 22, 2015 -
Study: Students should develop 'soft skills' as early as possible
Duke University research shows that teaching soft skills like self-regulation and pro-social behavior helps keep kids out of trouble later on.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 22, 2015 -
Kansas attempts to streamline school accountability data with new website
The site offers the public a variety of resources, including testing information, related to the state’s districts and schools in a convenient, one-stop online shop.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 22, 2015 -
In special ed, 'enhanced' tests provide more hurdles than help
California has experienced various glitches preventing standardized tests aimed at special ed students from achieving success.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 22, 2015 -
Ed Dept issues ESSA implementation guidance
The federal goverment is already planning the rollout of the recently signed Every Student Succeeds Act, in hopes of a smooth transition.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015 -
'Social-emotional learning' shows academic benefits in special ed
“Soft skills” like mindfulness, self-regulation, and cooperation can help special ed students achieve in the classroom and in life.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015 -
Virtual charter operator K12 Inc in hot water with teachers, shareholders
Shareholders this year voted down new exec pay while scandal immerses the company's online charter schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015 -
New Jersey bill would mandate recess in public elementary schools
To combat obesity and promote interpersonal skills, the law would require all K-5 students to have at least 20 minutes of recess every day.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015 -
New Mexico's Supreme Court will not hear textbook funding case
With over a million dollars worth of textbooks on the line, the court let a previous decision banning private schools from using federal funds stand.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Sweas: Cristo Rey model successful, but not for everyone
The author of 'Putting Education to Work' spoke with Education Dive about profiling the 28 schools in the Catholic private school network.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 21, 2015 -
Pay for Success and CBE: The week's most-read education news
Fall behind? Get caught up on the US Department of Education's new National Education Technology Plan and more right here!
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2015 -
Will Washington state's charter decision influence others?
The Washington Supreme Court's September decision could set a precedent for other states.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 18, 2015 -
Ohio proposal would grade charters like traditional public schools
The state's Department of Education has not yet decided whether its charters will be privy to the same accountability standards as its traditional public schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 18, 2015 -
With money running out, Philly schools may shut down in January
No solutions are in sight for the cash-strapped district, where Supt. William Hite has announced that some schools will close in the New Year.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 18, 2015 -
Long Beach school's math class counts for Cal State credit
Some students at California’s Long Beach Polytechnic High School are satisfying gen-ed math requirements with a unique course.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 18, 2015 -
Politicians advocate for stricter school threat punishments
A new survey finds that the number of threats received by schools rose 158% between 2014 and 2015, and lawmakers are taking aim at the problem.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 18, 2015 -
Computer science-focused high school coming to Virginia
The new, grant-funded regional school will offer a computer-intensive curriculum designed to get students ready for the tech workforce through internships and pre-college classes.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 17, 2015 -
Mapping project illuminates NYC school segregation
Researchers from The New School found that racially mixed neighborhoods don't necessarily equate to diverse schools.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 17, 2015 -
Is a shorter school week harmful to students?
In Idaho, 9% of the total K-12 student population is involved in an experiment allowing them to attend school for four longer days a week instead of five.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 17, 2015 -
Schools look to Puerto Rican teachers to fill ELL needs
In states like Texas and Ohio, shortages have led districts to import Puerto Rican teachers to quell the rising student need for English language instruction.
By Erin McIntyre • Dec. 17, 2015
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