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

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

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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 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

Strong mobile device management a necessity for district IT efficiency

Experts say an automated device management system can save time and energy for district IT staff that are spread thin.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 29, 2019

Why I teach about the Holocaust

Marking the anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, Daniel Shaner, a middle school English teacher in Pittsburgh, discusses how instilling empathy gives students skills to "survive the perils of the modern world."

By Daniel Shaner • Oct. 28, 2019

Chicago teacher strike: Same as — and different from — LA's

Both strikes signal a "new era of union activism," one expert says, but bargaining with a mayor adds a different layer to the negotiations.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 28, 2019

Assigned cafeteria seating can improve school culture

While the practice is rare, some schools have seen a reduction in lunchtime bullying as a result, principals say. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 25, 2019

EducationSuperHighway declares connectivity gap mission accomplished

The non-profit advocacy organization says just 743 schools remain to be connected to the infrastructure needed for digital learning.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2019

Top reasons K-12 professional learning can work best through an LMS

Why should teachers and schools consider an LMS to support continuous learning programs?

Oct. 25, 2019

Report: Afterschool Nutrition Program shows significant expansion, but needs more funding

Passage of the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Program by Congress would allow the initiative to serve more food and offer year-round meals, according to the Food Research & Action Center.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 24, 2019

School Halloween celebrations continue raising spectre of academic value

Religious and equity issues lead some districts to shun events around the holiday, but many are offering alternatives so all students can have fun.

By Natalie Gross • Oct. 24, 2019

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative donates $1.2M to 717 DonorsChoose PD projects

How recipients use the funds to build on existing shared professional learning goals can determine their effectiveness and influence curricular quality, an expert says. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 23, 2019

Amazon to fund computer courses for more than 100K high-schoolers

Tech companies are partnering with academic organizations to train people for the in-demand jobs of the future, including high schools.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2019

Girls Who Code's Reshma Saujani: Getting girls into STEM requires paradigm shift in strategy

Mentoring and addressing stereotypes of what STEM professionals look like can help female students envision themselves in these fields.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 23, 2019

Research shows disconnect between results and students' perceptions of active learning

Harvard researchers find students' believe they learn better from lectures despite active learning producing better exam results, necessitating better communication of benefits.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 23, 2019

Study: My Brother's Keeper initiative in Oakland USD significantly impacts black male dropout rate

The African American Male Achievement program further demonstrates the impact of teachers of color, with additional focus placed on SEL and culturally relevant curriculum.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 23, 2019

District- or school-based coaches? Research shows it makes a difference

Experts recommend a hybrid model combining the strengths of both approaches.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 23, 2019

West Virginia county targets poverty to boost achievement

McDowell County, among the nation's poorest, is one of many districts providing wraparound services to keep low-income students in school.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 22, 2019

Cultivating self-awareness to move learning forward

Learn about 7 self-awareness teaching practices designed to assist students with self-agency.

By Sucheta Kamath, MA, MA, CCC, BC-ANCDS, Founder ExQ® • Oct. 22, 2019

Relay Graduate School trains pre-K teachers, but awareness of its approach remains limited

Leaders expect continued growth of the alternative teacher preparation program's residency model for early educators.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 21, 2019

Report finds 'period poverty' a top reason girls miss school

Schools are addressing issues including a lack of access to hygiene products and menstruation stigma by stocking items in health rooms and bathrooms.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 21, 2019

In-school yoga controversial as some parents resist practice

Experts say administrators can stave off backlash from those who see yoga and meditation as promoting non-Christian beliefs by being transparent about the benefits and non-religious applications.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 18, 2019

Tallying numbers of students in poverty poses challenge for lawmakers

Under many funding formulas, accurately identifying students in poverty can determine school allocations and who receives the support needed to succeed. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 18, 2019

High schoolers in charge? How one school gave up control and won

Penn Manor School District Director of Technology Charlie Reisinger details how a transition to open source software led to more open educational approaches overall.

By Charlie Reisinger • Oct. 17, 2019

As 'green wave' spreads, marijuana funds create new dilemmas for education leaders

Eleven states and D.C. permit adult recreational use, and more are expected to enact legalization laws in 2020.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 17, 2019