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Report: Nearly 50% of minority students lack basic reading skills
The research, from the Alliance for Excellent Education, looked at national testing data and found many fifth graders struggling with basic literacy.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 21, 2015 -
Top teaching colleges start students in the classroom early
In order to be successful, teaching students need to meet a high bar, practice the craft, and integrate technology.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 21, 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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Amplify AP computer science MOOC spins off as Edhesive
The online AP course package was administered to roughly 2,000 high schoolers this year and had lower attrition than most similar online courses.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 21, 2015 -
Former administrator traces beginnings of education crisis
The former superintendent of Tucson Unified School District says something's wrong when the best teachers question teaching the neediest students.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 21, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What's at the root of teacher shortages?
A Colorado administrator said the district's efficient and nurturing culture aided his ability to attract higher caliber candidates.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 21, 2015 -
As E-rate expands broadband access, more questions arise
One expert questions if schools and teachers are ready for the possibilities more technology offers.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Lessons from Common Core testing — without the data
District Administration looks at how districts can improve, even before results from the latest round of tests are available.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 20, 2015 -
CDC: Schools should hit snooze button on start times
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are pushing policymakers to take on a notoriously unpopular project: changing school start times.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 20, 2015 -
Districts see no usefulness, eliminate class rank
More high schools are doing away with the ranking system, saying it is no longer relevant to college applications and fails to measure student learning.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 20, 2015 -
PA governor favors charter cuts for floundering district
The Chester Upland School District has been in financial upheaval for years. Now Gov. Tom Wolf says charter school funding has got to go.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 20, 2015 -
N Carolina standards swap requires extra dollars
A legislative committee says the state’s decision to overhaul Common Core will require money for new textbooks and teacher hires.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015 -
'Perfect storm' of political, budget factors behind teacher shortage
Experts say low salaries, nasty wars over school reform, and a lack of mentors are keeping potential educators away.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015 -
How to craft an effective anti-bullying policy
An estimated 30% of districts don't have a policy to protect students from harassment, often in violation of state laws. What does it take to write a good one?
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015 -
Tech innovation transforming the school library
Across the country, librarians are rethinking what kind of services they should provide.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015 -
States likely to get more say in school accountability
Even if the rewrite of No Child Left Behind fails to clear the labyrinthine Congressional process, states are likely to get more flexibility.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Tracing the school-to-prison pipeline
Lobbying and contracts help support zero-tolerance policies, but some states are trying to stem the flow
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 19, 2015 -
Gates Foundation invests $2M in Edcamp
The informal gatherings, or 'unconferences,' of educators, entrepreneurs, and others offer a chance to test new ideas and collaborate.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 18, 2015 -
New PD from Hobsons, Gallup focuses on teachers' strengths
The partnership will use online courses and in-person coaching to help teachers develop their particular aptitudes.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 18, 2015 -
Indiana to study teacher shortages
A state legislative committee devoted to looking at its education issues has added falling teacher candidate numbers to its list.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 18, 2015 -
Teachers need more, better feedback to improve
Current feedback structures often fail to provide administrators and teachers the space they need to have productive conversations.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 18, 2015 -
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Ed Dept fighting preschool program cuts
House and Senate budgets outline big cuts to key Obama programs including expanded early education access.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 18, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How a California middle school opened access to STEM
Los Alisos Middle School worked with Project Lead the Way to expand its offerings.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 17, 2015 -
New York opt-outs obscure test results
Due to the large number of students who chose not to take state tests, education officials are facing a statistical gray area.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 17, 2015 -
Online speech therapy program helps fill gaps for rural district
After struggling to hire a qualified speech therapist, California's Lone Pine adopted PresenceLearning.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 17, 2015 -
Texas districts with failing schools could face state intervention
According to a law slated to go into effect Sept. 1, districts with consistently low-performing schools could be stripped of their authority.
By Kate Schimel • Aug. 17, 2015
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