Report: Many rural districts face education 'emergency'

The ninth edition of “Why Rural Matters” includes measures of college readiness and a focus on the needs of young children.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 7, 2019

Census Bureau launches Statistics In Schools program ahead of 2020 Census

Experts suggest incorporating statistics and data collection into curriculum could further students' job opportunities later in life.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 6, 2019

For better college essays, focus on helping students write about themselves

The task is an uncomfortable one for many, but a number of strategies and resources are available to help put students at ease.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 6, 2019

3 ways to expand Native American curriculum beyond Thanksgiving myths

Because generalizations tied to the holiday don't paint the whole picture of the numerous cultures that were spread across the Americas, experts say schools should encourage students to "dig deeper." 

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 6, 2019

5 big challenges confronting districts — and how they're overcoming them

Balancing school security with a nurturing environment and recovering from teacher strikes are among challenges districts will continue to face in the coming year.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 6, 2019

Integrating social-emotional learning in PE nets gains for schools

As emphasis on "whole child" education grows, experts suggest physical education is an ideal place to thread social-emotional learning throughout curriculum.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 6, 2019

Esports boom reaching high schools amid scholarship growth

Gamers were offered $16 million in college esports scholarships in 2018-19, but administrators are also recognizing opportunities to boost school culture through these programs.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 6, 2019

Teachers share what SEL actually looks like in today's connected classroom

We asked 2,400 teachers about their opinions on SEL and digital resources. Here's what we learned...

Nov. 5, 2019

US students show low-to-medium tech skills

A 12-country international study shows just because students grow up with digital devices doesn’t mean they have "sophisticated" skills.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 5, 2019

Districts, cities team up to create green spaces in 'park deserts'

Opening school playgrounds after hours could give 20 million people access to parks, according to The Trust for Public Land, and help build a school's brand.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 5, 2019

Arts, SEL collaboration boosts school climate, assessment options

In the "whole-child" era, experts at a Turnaround Arts event described how the arts can help educators meet school goals and improve student learning.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 4, 2019

Retired school bus serves as STEM lab on wheels

Experts say schools can reduce waste and improve student access by repurposing equipment at the end of its initial lifespan.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 4, 2019

Study: Principal PD effort didn't improve student, school outcomes

The federal government’s evaluation shows a widely used University of Washington training program also didn't boost principal retention.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 4, 2019

Seeing need for better tracking of work-related credentials, superintendent launches solution

Transeo, a platform for managing high school students' internships, community service hours and other work experience credentials, demonstrates the value of building ed tech around educators' firsthand experiences.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 1, 2019

Middle school principal: Phone a friend before hitting 'send' on parent comms

Taking time to listen and owning mistakes when they're made are crucial to building strong parent-school communication channels.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 1, 2019

New database aims to help districts vet thousands of available ed tech products

Jefferson Education Exchange's project lets administrators comb through the multiplying number of apps, platforms and other tech solutions. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 31, 2019

Is this the end of end-of-year testing?

Some states and districts are using other methods to arrive at a "summative" score, opting instead for “through-year” assessments that allow for instructional adjustments.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 31, 2019

Gallup: Pairing creativity, tech boosts student outcomes

A new report also finds that while traditional tests and rote learning are outdated, a large number of students still report spending a lot of time learning how to do well on standardized tests.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 30, 2019

Dyslexia focus produces results for a Colorado public school

The Academy for Learning, Literacy & Innovation Excellence is the state's only public school designed for students with dyslexia, with interventions like small group sessions producing higher reading scores by year two.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 30, 2019

Land management partnerships allow schools to provide hands-on outdoor learning opportunities

Students are able to experience land management responsibilities, conduct conservation projects, and learn how to operate tools while also giving back to the community and developing SEL skills.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 30, 2019

50 States of Ed Policy: What could California's decision to delay the morning bell mean for other states?

A law delaying start times signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month has stoked local control debates but could lead other states to follow suit.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 30, 2019

LA Unified joins legal fight against Juul

District leaders say vaping is contributing to student absenteeism and behavior problems as they join others nationwide in suing the e-cigarette company.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 30, 2019

NAEP 2019: Reading scores drop for US students, with mixed math results

Mississippi sees the most improvement at the state level, with the schools chief joking other low-performing states can no longer say "Thank God for Mississippi."

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 30, 2019

Counselor 'nudges' increase FAFSA applications, report finds

Students who received text-message reminders were also 20% more likely to enroll in four-year colleges than peers who did not get them.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Updated Oct. 29, 2019

How an instructional tech director helped rewrite LAUSD's narrative

Stepping into the role after a troubled iPad rollout, Sophia Mendoza has successfully restructured classroom tech initiatives in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 29, 2019