Utah school under fire over terrorist propaganda poster assignment

A teacher at Salem Junior High School asked freshmen to 'craft a terrorism propaganda poster.'

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015

Digital STEM curriculum helps Pasadena USD meet Next Gen Science Standards

The district is using the ready-made STEMScope curriculum in 24 schools to specifically support NGSS standards.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015

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Curriculum

Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

By K-12 Dive staff

California leads national efforts to tackle school-to-prison pipeline

A new study from UCLA's Civil Rights Project shows a sizeable reduction in suspensions between 2011 and 2014.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015

Introverted students may be at disadvantage under Common Core

With individualized curriculum and attention, however, teachers can make sure their lessons are reaching introverts and extroverts alike.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015

For some rural districts, E-rate program hugely successful

In districts like Mississippi's Calhoun County, the federal program has brought schools high-speed connections at significant discounts.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015

3 bases to cover for accurate Native American lessons around Thanksgiving

Educators should avoid generalizations and provide context for consequences of colonialization.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 23, 2015

California district offers annual $500 PD bonus

San Joaquin Valley superintendent Edward Gonzalez offers the professional development funding to teachers and select other district staff.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015

Wyoming addressing teacher equity with new plan

A new multi-pronged plan aimed at improving access to good teachers has been approved by the US Department of Education.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015

Minnesota apprenticeship program akin to German 'dual system'

State Sen. Terri Bonoff created a program that allows high school students to pick up job skills in part-time apprenticeship opportunities.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015

Rural New Mexico school connectivity problems bigger than solutions

In rural districts like Quemado, a perfect storm of regulatory loopholes and no telecom competition make Internet connectivity nearly impossible.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015

As goes PARCC for Massachusetts, so goes the nation?

Massachusetts, long considered a leader in education policy and reform, might solidify a national trend away from Common Core.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 23, 2015

Utah considers updates to charter school funding model

Recommendations from the state’s Charter School Funding Task Force would make charter funding more similar to district schools. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 20, 2015

Texas board votes 'no' to having academic experts fact-check textbooks

Despite growing scandal, the state board refuses to allow independent academic review of the textbooks it approves.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 20, 2015

ESEA rewrite passes conference committee

Will the full House and Senate usher in the end of No Child Left Behind with the Every Student Succeeds Act?

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 20, 2015

Report: 24.5M US students gain access to 'sufficient' school Internet

EducationSuperHighway's State of the States report shows schools making progress toward faster Internet, but there's still a long way to go.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 20, 2015

In 'historic' move, Seattle OKs later high school start time

All public high schools will begin first classes later, based on research that shows student benefits of better overall health and learning. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 20, 2015

OECD partners with Northwest Evaluation Association for 2016 exam

With the new partnership, the two organizations are joining forces to help countries around the world continue to assess student performance.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Pennsylvania school property taxes remain as Senate delays vote

Concern over whether the new proposal would actually raise enough revenue to adequately support schools led to the delay.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Minecraft-themed coding tutorial unveiled ahead of Hour of Code

The free guide for students ages six and up aims to make learning the fundamentals of coding fun.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Massachusetts to use blend of PARCC, MCAS exams

In an 8-3 vote, the state's ed board approved an exam drawing from the MCAS, which hasn’t been updated in 20 years, and PARCC elements.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

First ESEA committee meeting dubbed 'love-fest' among legislators

The reconciliation of the Senate and House drafts is off to a blazing start using a pre-fab “framework” that outlines the new proposal. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Texas ed board member suggests vote on independent textbook reviews

The move comes in the wake of a controversy in which a geography book approved by the conservative board referred to slaves as 'workers.'

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Can California AG's new bureau clean up for-profit virtual schools?

A K12 Inc subpoena revealed in an SEC filing shows the Kamala Harris is collecting information about virtual charters in a wider investigation. 

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

Variety of new PARCC choices available for states in consortium

PARCC components and parcels will now be offered for individual sale.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015

zSpace expands 3D augmented reality STEM software for classrooms

The ed tech provider's expansion includes hundreds of new lesson plans.

By Erin McIntyre • Nov. 18, 2015