Study: Most children with ADHD lack school readiness skills

Research shows children with symptoms of the disorder lacked language, behavior and social-emotional skills needed for early success in school.

By Linda Jacobson • July 23, 2019

Gates Foundation teases improvement network research as leaders begin sharing plans

While the foundation has provided little data on current progress in the $93 million effort, Columbia University research on the initiative's first year will be released later in 2019.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 23, 2019

Pennsylvania district suggests students could enter foster care over lunch debt

As more districts look for solutions to growing lunch debt, many officials have expressed dismay at the use of lunch shaming to coerce parents into paying dues. 

By Naaz Modan • July 23, 2019

NPC '19: Principals share what keeps them in the profession

Some 35% of principals stay at their school for less than two years. Research from Learning Policy Institute and NASSP details why and strategies to improve those numbers.

By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2019

What it takes to make data work

Traci Stanley of Christopher House, a charter school in Chicago, outlines four steps for using data across multiple organizations to improve outcomes. 

By Traci Stanley • July 22, 2019

Silent alarms at schools may soon be required by federal law

Following the implementation of Alyssa's Law in New Jersey, a similar federal bill could require all public schools to install at least one silent panic alarm.

By Amelia Harper • July 22, 2019

Cyberbullying growing despite efforts to curb it

Federal data shows the number of reported incidents increased from 11.5% to 15.3% between 2015 and 2017.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 22, 2019

Study: Tennessee's state-led school takeover effort largely unsuccessful

While a locally run turnaround initiative showed promise, recent results have been uneven, possibly due to a decline in effectiveness among incoming teachers, researchers said. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 19, 2019

Report: Youth sports fees increase while budgets remain flat

A new RAND Corp. survey and other analysis show that costs are a barrier to participation for students from low-income families.

By Linda Jacobson • July 19, 2019

NPC 2019: 7 best practices principals picked up from social media

Professional learning networks can provide lessons on improving everything from student voice and parent involvement to encouraging students to read.

By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2019

What does 'whole child education' really mean?

Educators define the term differently, which impacts teaching practices in the classroom, according to an EdSurge report.

By Amelia Harper • July 19, 2019

Ed tech should enhance learning in 'meaningful ways'

An Indianapolis district IT leader demonstrates how technology allows teachers to more efficiently meet students' individual needs.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 18, 2019

Georgia, North Carolina join ESSA assessment pilot

The Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority program lifts some federal requirements related to student testing and encourages models that give teachers more useful data on student learning.

By Linda Jacobson • July 18, 2019

Head Start quality varies across classrooms, study shows

Researchers suggest when making funding decisions about centers, it’s important to collect more accurate data about quality.

By Linda Jacobson • July 18, 2019

Making the professional development-student safety connection

A district tech director details five ways to use professional development to improve success rates when implementing student safety platforms.

By Dallas Hicks • July 18, 2019

Study: Well-behaved kindergartners earn more as adults

Educators can impact a child's likelihood of future success by using strategies that teach self-control and problem-solving, researchers say.

By Amelia Harper • July 18, 2019

Coding teaches students entrepreneurial skills required for changing work environment

Coding educator Christina Lewis writes that the skills required to master coding programs, like problem-solving and creativity, will always be in high demand. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 17, 2019

Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy

Adding financial literacy coursework and computer science training are among the top initiatives for state lawmakers nationwide. Education Dive has updates on key proposals.

By Naaz Modan • July 17, 2019

Podcasting can provide structure for research and writing

High school English teacher Jori Krulder uses the medium to ease students into developing thorough, well-argued pieces.

By Lauren Barack • July 17, 2019

States' failure to track education funds complicates spending model overhauls

The cost of new statewide data collection systems to better track funding could be hefty, with one Mississippi proposal, for example, costing $11 million.

By Naaz Modan • July 17, 2019

Districts seek solutions for rising student anxiety

Because stress and anxiety stem from multiple sources, experts say school leaders should consider which approaches best fit students' needs.

By Amelia Harper • July 17, 2019

Auditors find Maryland put students' and teachers' personal information at risk

School systems collect massive amounts of data, but sometimes lack the resources to keep it secure, experts say.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 17, 2019

Bringing back retired teachers offers benefits, challenges

In recent years, leaders in several states have removed barriers to rehiring veteran educators to address teacher shortages.

By Christina Vercelletto • July 16, 2019

Microcredential programs offer teachers more personalized PD opportunities

Districts in several states are experimenting with the programs, but experts say careful vetting is needed prior to adoption to ensure they're worth the time and money.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 16, 2019

Study: Students advising peers improve their own grades

The researchers suggest peer mentorship may be a more cost-effective means of boosting student achievement.

By Amelia Harper • July 16, 2019