Seattle Public Schools launches department to support reading achievement among black boys

The district is among those nationwide seeking ways to help African American students succeed at critical stages and increase the number of black teachers.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 21, 2020

Report: Early College High Schools deliver good return on investment

While the programming costs an extra $3,800 per student,​ those students earn an estimated $33,709 more over their lifetimes, new research finds.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 20, 2020

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

By K-12 Dive staff

How I'll use my paid parental leave

In June 2018, a math teacher in Manhattan was part of a team that demanded and won paid parental leave for New York City teachers. The benefits extend beyond his family and reach his students, he says.

By John Troutman McCrann • Feb. 20, 2020

Collaboration opportunities benefit students, but bumps in the road persist

One educator suggests beginning project-based learning and other team-centered exercises by drafting charters that keep groups focused on priorities.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 19, 2020

Teaching students how to argue begins with self-reflection

Supporting students as they learn to productively engage and converse in today’s political environment begins with the teachers.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 19, 2020

Mentoring feeds personalized learning success

The Summit Learning platform's focus on mentoring is part of an industry shift away from a tech-only approach.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 19, 2020

Study: Remedial math in high school leads to 'modest' boost in college credit

The authors note co-requisite courses in college are more beneficial, but it will take more comprehensive support to increase two-year completion rates. 

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 19, 2020

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative granting $5.45M to teams supporting students' self-direction, curiosity

Part of the philanthropy's Comprehensive Student Development Program, the grants focus on models supporting students' social and emotional development.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 19, 2020

Does cutting high-stakes testing increase teacher retention?

University of Arkansas researchers found little to no connection, but did find a slight increase in retention of beginning teachers when testing was eliminated.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 19, 2020

Darling-Hammond: School structures make it hard for educators to 'care effectively'

Last week's AASA conference also included superintendents from Dallas, Savannah-Chatham County and Kansas City, Missouri, discussing a variety of approaches to personalization. 

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 18, 2020

These 4 strategies can help school leaders avoid IDEA lawsuits

"Leaders will be put on notice, but there's so much that happens before it gets to the point of due process," said Linda M. Gorczynski, a special ed lawyer.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 18, 2020

Report: Special education in California an 'urgent priority'

The Policy Analysis for California Education findings come as Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks an additional $900 million in state funds for students with disabilities.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 18, 2020

Pre-to-3: NYC undertakes largest-ever expansion of universal preschool for 3-year-olds

Adding classrooms, experts say, provides more opportunities for mixed-age groups and special needs inclusion. But not everyone is happy.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 14, 2020

AASA 2020: Personalizing school culture, science museum partnerships among first-day topics

District leaders also discussed ways to better respond to student trauma at The School Superintendents Association's National Conference on Education.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 14, 2020

Making the grade: Why school construction costs are climbing and projects are stalling

Labor and material prices along complex design, health and tech needs are putting pressure on school builds.

By Joe Bousquin • Feb. 14, 2020

Preparing students for the future of work: An educator's perspective

A Chicago business and tech teacher describes why it's important to instill an entrepreneurial mindset in today's students.

By Angela Miceli • Feb. 14, 2020

FRAC report finds 12.4M students received free and reduced-price breakfasts last year

School breakfast participation among low-income students flattened, while overall participation grew and school lunch participation decreased. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 14, 2020

New Jersey offers $2M grants for apprentices to earn college credit

State and local government incentives for apprenticeships range from tuition reimbursement to employer tax credits, explains our sister publication HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 13, 2020

6 lessons principals learned in the wake of school shootings

Leaders who survived shootings at their schools reflected on their experiences at a National Association of Secondary School Principals event, noting they are in a club no principal wants to be in.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 13, 2020

10 factors that help determine ed tech success or failure

Schools spend $13 billion annually on ed tech, and the EdTech Genome Project plans to further study the variables identified to help schools and districts make better-informed investments.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 13, 2020

Lawsuit against Connecticut school boards claims transgender student athletes are 'displacing girls'

In other recent cases, like Gavin Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, lower courts have sided in favor of protecting transgender students' rights under Title IX.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 13, 2020

Report: Principals want more support to serve special needs students

The RAND Corp.’s latest survey of principals also shows those in schools serving more students of color are more likely to say they could be doing more for special education students.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 13, 2020

Washington kindergarten center prioritizes play

The Pathfinder Kindergarten Center houses 545 students in a building with heated floors and multiple indoor and outdoor play areas.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 12, 2020

Green initiatives expand hands-on science opportunities for students

At Grant Elementary School in Missouri, students grow native plants inside a portable classroom called the Eco-Schoolhouse that sports solar panels.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 12, 2020

Curricular Counsel: The middle school 'revolution' starts with culture, choice

Derek McCoy of Georgia's Grady County Schools says engaging young teens during the awkward transitional years is about shifting how learning is viewed and embracing options.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2020