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

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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

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

What integration advocates get wrong

Andrew Ford, a data analyst with the New York City Department of Education, writes school quality shouldn't be the primary argument for desegregation.

By Andrew Ford • Jan. 31, 2020

Report: Foster care students require academic, financial support from schools for college success

While foster care students apply to community college at higher rates than their peers, they require adequate support to succeed following the transition. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 31, 2020

Texas poured nearly $1B into new special ed funding following IDEA violations

A new report highlights the state's efforts to serve more special education students in public schools after a federal investigation found it illegally capped services. 

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 31, 2020

Federal data shows student homelessness at all-time high

Eight states saw at least a 20% increase in the number of children and youth experiencing homelessness, and over a three-year period, the percentage of homeless students who are English learners increased 30%.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 30, 2020

Report: States enacted more than 200 CTE policies in 2019

With new federal funds coming for career and technical education, states are taking steps to strengthen work-based learning.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 30, 2020

Michigan high school program embraces late-day schedule to accommodate jobs, internships and more sleep

The schedule includes a break for dinner and is being replicated for juniors and seniors in the city's two other high schools.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 30, 2020

How scaffolding lessons can strengthen critical thinking development

Integrating a scaffolding approach can be time-intensive, but one research study shows doing so effectively can better equip students to see what they're learning in the context of how it's used in the real world.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 29, 2020

Arizona board approves more flexibility for ELs under English-only law

A repeal of the law could go before voters this year, as experts and lawmakers have argued the requirement leaves English learners isolated and with less time for math, science, art and other subjects.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 29, 2020

Indiana district's discipline disparities rise despite $1M effort to address issue

South Bend's investment in a new department to curb racial discipline gaps hasn't paid off, but other districts are seeing success through training and investment in wraparound services. 

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 29, 2020

New assessments needed to identify gifted students among underrepresented groups

Experts suggest including the assessment of factors like soft skills and interests can be a better metric for the capacity to develop "gifted" behaviors valued by employers.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 29, 2020

High school GPA 5 times more likely to predict college success than ACT scores

Despite mounting support for broader success metrics, standardized tests remain the primary benchmark for policymakers and colleges.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 29, 2020

Study: NYC's community schools model leads to better attendance, behavior and achievement

While some results were mixed, such as a lack of improvement in discipline at high school, RAND Corp. researchers say the program's maturity over time explains the positive findings.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 29, 2020

Florida to roll out 'common sense' standards after dropping Common Core

Florida joins three states in successfully repealing Common Core, which officials blame for "flatlining" National Assessment of Educational Progress results.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 28, 2020

Indiana district runs afoul of state officials with enrollment promotion

While marketing is increasingly important for public schools looking to differentiate themselves in a growing choice environment, there are right and wrong ways to go about retaining students.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 28, 2020

Oklahoma weighing new rules around 4-day school weeks

Shorter weeks may attract teachers to districts, but the schedules also often burden families who must find childcare on the off day.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 28, 2020

Modernizing assessment

How can we leverage more holistic measurements of success to better prepare all learners?

By Devin Vodicka, Chief Impact Officer & Chief Academic Officer, Altitude Learning • Jan. 28, 2020

Walton Family Foundation expected to invest $200M in charters by mid-2020

The funds are being spent to improve charter facilities, as access remains one of the biggest barriers to growth.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 27, 2020

Is instructional coaching an answer to preventing waste in ed tech?

As schools work to unlock the full benefits of new devices and platforms, many districts are looking to instructional coaching to help educators tap into the possibilities.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 27, 2020

Report: Teacher prep programs boost emphasis on reading instruction

While many criticize how the National Council on Teacher Quality rates schools of education, the latest review comes in the midst of a national discussion over how children learn to read.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 27, 2020

Customized microcredential programs benefit rural schools with convenient PD options

These ​programs can be remotely accessed and individualized for teachers who otherwise have limited opportunities for personalized professional learning.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 24, 2020

Educational travel develops critical observation skills

Maine's 2019 Teacher of the Year Joe Hennessey describes how his tour abroad informed his instruction, arguing more teachers and students should have similar opportunities.

By Joe Hennessey • Jan. 24, 2020

Report: Climate change literacy, early childhood focus shaping STEM in 2020

Other factors trending in STEM include a more comprehensive approach to tech and a growing interest in computer science, 100Kin10 finds, but a persistent shortage of teachers remains a hindrance.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 24, 2020