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Report: DC schools' enrollment, test scores increase
But the city still has a high achievement gap, high rates of absenteeism and suspensions and a declining graduation rate.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 16, 2020 -
FETC 2020: Better PD through design thinking
The method allows educators to successfully craft lesson plans that integrate tech as a means to an end rather than the core component, speakers said.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 16, 2020 -
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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Study: Preschool expansion leads to gains for Massachusetts children
The study shows how the state used federal funds for early-childhood programs that led to positive impacts on early academic performance, especially among children whose home language was not English.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Alaska considers consolidating its 54 districts into 18
Consolidation can benefit districts or states with tight budgets, but it can change school cultures, lower parental involvement and impact transportation costs.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Texas looks to loosen charter expansion rules
Despite opposition from teachers and others, the state wants to accelerate expansion and decrease oversight of high-performing charter schools, unlike California, which now is limiting expansion.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 15, 2020 -
FETC 2020: District shares tips, benefits for launching student-run IT help desk
A student technology internship program made a 1:1 tech transformation in New York's Webster Central School District possible while giving students valuable skills and practical experience.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 15, 2020 -
Culturally sensitive approach to SEL acknowledges external obstacles, researchers say
A new understanding of SEL expands the approach from being an internal process to include external forces like racism and sexism that can shape students' experiences.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 15, 2020 -
Study: Test scores higher in Newark charter, CMO schools
The researcher takes advantage of the random aspect of the New Jersey city’s centralized enrollment system to compare charters with traditional schools, but some say the "no excuses" model shouldn't be the gold standard.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 15, 2020 -
San Francisco district adopts teacher housing plan
With commutes for some teachers ranging from two to five hours, officials will use district-owned land to build 550 residential units, following the example of other California communities.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 15, 2020 -
California bill would require full compensation for teachers on extended sick leave
The state's current policy, which provides teachers 10 days of sick leave per school year, could be impacting less experienced and pregnant teachers disproportionately, one lawmaker said.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 14, 2020 -
Texas district loses $2.3M to phishing scam
The FBI and local police are investigating three separate transactions, but it's unclear whether the district will recover the money.
By Shawna De La Rosa , Naaz Modan • Jan. 14, 2020 -
6 K-12 districts to watch in 2020
Where some see gains with student success and technological innovation, others continue to face takeover threats and lawsuits.
By Linda Jacobson , Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • Jan. 13, 2020 -
California governor's homelessness plan leaves out schools
Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner asks Gov. Gavin Newsom to direct some of his $1 billion proposal to schools serving homeless students and families.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 13, 2020 -
RAND Corp project to survey districts, charter groups
One organization participating in the new American School District Panel says the surveys will delve into “how districts help school leaders innovate and solve problems.”
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 10, 2020 -
NCLB's 'hangover' and 'schools without walls': AASA finalists detail top ed concerns
At a panel discussion, the organization's Superintendent of the Year finalists shared thoughts on big-picture issues facing district leaders.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Column
Pre-to-3: Head Start forges new partnerships to support children's transition into kindergarten
A former high school principal, Head Start Director Deborah Bergeron is working her connections with K-12 organizations to get more school and district leaders involved in PK-3 efforts.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 10, 2020 -
Should school leaders close, consolidate under-enrolled schools?
In Chicago, like other cities nationwide, decisions to close schools could leave families angry and many displaced students struggling academically.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 10, 2020 -
District judge temporarily blocks Texas takeover of Houston ISD
The preliminary injunction hampers the state's plan to replace the HISD school board with a board of managers and prevents the state from intervening in underperforming schools.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 9, 2020 -
Ample planning key to smooth school rebuilds in wake of natural disasters
Preparation not only mitigates damage, but can keep the educational process running smoothly following an event while paving the way for necessary infrastructure improvements.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 9, 2020 -
Should districts set own attendance rules?
A Wyoming bill would allow local flexibility in determining excused and unexcused absences.
By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 9, 2020 -
Report: Music ed pays off across curriculum, justifying costs
An analysis of research by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation finds schools offering music programs have a 90.2% graduation rate and a 93.3% attendance rate.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 8, 2020 -
Q&A
Curricular Counsel: Mobile lab key piece of Georgia CAO's early literacy, ELL progress
A Language Academy is also central to Calhoun City Schools CAO Kelli Kendrick's endeavors to address the district's large English learner population.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2020 -
Building growth mindset requires rethinking lesson structures
One educator suggests encouraging more creative results and giving students time to work through mistakes so they can try again.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 8, 2020 -
NY district launches facial recognition technology after addressing privacy concerns
The tech has been met with pushback over issues related to student data privacy and false identification in districts nationwide.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 8, 2020 -
Opinion
The Blindside Project: How to reverse the discipline cycle with existing resources
When middle school principal Mike Gaskell's building unexpectedly took on a pre-K program, he saw an opportunity to get at-risk teenagers on track through a reading initiative.
By Mike Gaskell • Jan. 8, 2020
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