Is traditional assessment getting in the way of learning?

Moving beyond grades and test scores to identify competencies learners need to develop.

By Dr. Katie Martin, VP of Professional Learning, Altitude Learning • Feb. 12, 2020

Survey: Superintendents still overwhelmingly white, male

The percentage of superintendents of color is steadily rising, but progress is slow, according to AASA, The School Superintendents Association. 

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 11, 2020

Trump's proposed 2021 budget: ESSA overhaul, Title I cuts, CTE emphasis

The draft budget would cut key K-12 programs while funding private school scholarships in what one ed policy expert said is "educational whack-a-mole." 

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 11, 2020

National Dropout Prevention Center unveils guide for improving alternative schools and programs

The resource addresses topics such as culture and climate, instruction and whether students have opportunities similar to their peers in regular schools.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 11, 2020

Report: High-poverty schools' crowdfunding requests less likely to be fulfilled

Nationally, teachers spend $459 dollars per year on supplies, and data shows educators in high-poverty schools spend more out-of-pocket than those in low-poverty schools.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 11, 2020

Future Ready Schools partnership to strengthen school boards

The program, Future Ready School Boards, is part of a new network with National School Boards Association aimed at providing support in budgeting, resources, professional learning and leadership.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 10, 2020

Michigan governor proposes $1M to pay off school lunch debt

The state's senate majority leader has also introduced legislation that would make lunch available to all students for free, as the movement to end lunch shaming gains momentum across the country. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 10, 2020

5 tactics for turning around a failing school

A principal in Mississippi describes what it took to bring an elementary school's rating from an F to a B.

By Paul Lawrence • Feb. 7, 2020

Study: Majority of students' feelings about high school are negative

Of those negative emotions, feeling tired "overshadowed" the rest, one researcher said, pointing to later school start times as a possible solution. 

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 7, 2020

Transitioning students back to school after mental health crises remains a challenge

A Massachusetts program's successful track record, with 90% of participants staying on track to graduate on time, is leading to pilots in neighboring states.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 7, 2020

Indiana lawmakers consider dropping student test scores from teacher evalulations

Teacher shortages, questions about standardized tests' relevance, and the Red for Ed movement's demand of greater support for public education have led to a national trend away from the approach.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 6, 2020

College Board: AP participation and performance grow 'in tandem'

But CEO David Coleman said a "real crisis" still exists in expanding access to AP courses in rural schools. 

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 6, 2020

Look deeper and within the community to make black history resonate

Examining local history, including young voices and challenging personal assumptions are all good ways to start, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 5, 2020

9th-grade math tutoring proves beneficial for low-income students

A nonprofit's free in-school tutoring program is reportedly paying off, with students gaining up to two years more math progress than untutored peers.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 5, 2020

Can dodgeball teach empathy?

The classic P.E. game is being tossed by educators who say it encourages bullying. But some see it as an opportunity to model valuable SEL skills.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 5, 2020

Census data can bolster curriculum with real-world applications

Experts say bringing the data into a social studies class can spark a political discussion, while tying it into math provides practical application of skills. 

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 5, 2020

Coronavirus has reached the US. What can schools do?

The CDC is providing guidance on preventative steps educators and employers can take as concerns of pandemic rise.

By Naaz Modan • Updated Feb. 25, 2020

EPA mulls lead test changes in schools

A proposed rule wouldn't require states and schools to remove lead if found, and critics say it may create a false sense of security. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 5, 2020

[Podcast] Rethinking Education

Discussing where education is today, and where it's headed in the future.

By Education Dive's Brand Studio • Updated June 2, 2020

State of the Union: Trump pushes choice, private scholarship tax credits

"For too long, countless American children have been trapped in failing government schools," the president said. But educators say funds should be spent in public schools instead. 

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 4, 2020

North Carolina district aims for socioeconomically 'healthy' schools amid continued growth

Wake County’s efforts to return to more balanced schools comes alongside debate over whether school choice — a topic pushed in Tuesday’s State of the Union — increases segregation.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 4, 2020

Clear communication critical to maximize teacher eval effectiveness

To get the most of out of evaluations, mentors should give teachers concrete tools and guidance to turn suggestions into practice.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 4, 2020

Poll: Voters across party lines prioritize school safety, oppose public funding for private schools

"People are starting to see the need and the importance of their local schools," Chip Slaven, chief advocacy officer for the National School Boards Action Center, said of the results.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 4, 2020

Students in affordable housing face academic barriers, often thrive in stable environments

Low-income students in public housing have fewer absences than peers, and evidence suggests affordable housing can help improve school performance.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 3, 2020

Four states receive flexibility under ESSA waiver program

Teacher licensing, staff development, class size and funding are among areas the states plan to address.

By Linda Jacobson • Updated Feb. 2, 2020