Computational thinking bridges gaps between subjects

A 5th-grade teacher makes the case that the skill, often associated with STEM, can also help students grasp connections between content areas like writing and the arts.

By Lauren Barack • May 15, 2019

Forget 'sit-and-get': 3 approaches are transforming professional development

Technology is making it easier for administrators to provide relevant, real-time and focused PD opportunities, but leaders say maintaining time for connection and collaboration is key.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 15, 2019

Analysis: California charters affect spending at district schools — but not by much

The paper comes as the California Teachers Association is pushing for state lawmakers to approve a package of bills that would set limits on the growth of charter schools in the state.

By Linda Jacobson • May 15, 2019

Do the credentials students earn align with employer demand?

Explore the most extensive data collection available on industry-recognized credentials in the U.S.

By By ExcelinEd and Burning Glass Technologies • May 15, 2019

Johns Hopkins University launches school safety center for improved training, research

The hub will provide courses, lectures, a microcredential and other forms of education for school leaders, counselors and teachers.

By Amelia Harper • May 15, 2019

How can schools better equip learning spaces for modern career skills?

The uniform rows of desk that defined the post-industrial education model are out as schools seek to impart skills like critical thinking and collaboration, but finding the best, most affordable approach remains challenging.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 14, 2019

Perry Preschool study shows early ed benefits extend to participants' children, siblings

At middle age, those in the 1960s program's original sample have more positive "life course" outcomes than nonparticipants.

By Linda Jacobson • May 14, 2019

Study: School segregation persists 65 years after Brown decision

Despite dramatic shifts in demographics, research from the UCLA Civil Rights Project indicates school segregation has worsened since 1988.

By Amelia Harper • May 14, 2019

School immunization and vaccine exemptions: How states stack up

This year's measles outbreak is the largest in 25 years, reigniting the debate over whether students need to be vaccinated to attend school.

By Jessica Campisi • May 13, 2019

Inviting dads to schools boosts parent involvement, classroom initiatives

A South Bronx pre-K center has dads read to their child's class as a way to welcome fathers to the building and improve student literacy.

By Amelia Harper • May 13, 2019

Rhode Island district withdraws alternative lunch plan for students who can't pay

A permanent solution remains to be found as districts grapple over how to feed students without causing shame amid soaring lunch debt.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 13, 2019

Pre-to-3: New certification recognizes strong early-childhood STEM programs

Leaders at AdvancED, the certification's developer, want relevancy for classrooms serving infants and toddlers, not just those entering schools.

By Linda Jacobson • May 10, 2019

Florida passes law allowing armed public school teachers

The bill, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, requires those teachers to undergo a psychological exam and at least 144 hours of approved training.

By Amelia Harper • May 10, 2019

Tennessee scraps online statewide testing for grades 3-8

States continue experiencing glitches during transitions to online assessments.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 10, 2019

As teacher protests escalate, non-union educators express mixed feelings

While some teachers agree with union demands, others are wary of protesting during school hours or targeting policy and legislative issues.

By Linda Jacobson • May 9, 2019

Biometrics can make schools safer, but privacy concerns persist

The technology can replace passwords and even trigger lockdowns, but images and information are still at risk for theft.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 9, 2019

'Twice exceptional' students excel with resources tailored to their needs

Students who are both gifted and have special needs can be hard to identify but shine when provided the right support — though getting there often brings districts and parents into conflict.

By Amelia Harper • May 9, 2019

Maryland district turns to P3s to tackle $8.5B construction, maintenance backlog

Amid overcrowding, broken air conditioning and aging buildings, Prince George's County Public Schools would reportedly be the nation's first district to hire a private company to build and maintain several schools.

By Kim Slowey , Jessica Campisi • May 9, 2019

Visual, collaborative annotations breathe new life into note-taking

Instead of simply highlighting notable excerpts, a South Carolina English teacher's students draw sketches to illustrate main concepts in a text.

By Lauren Barack • May 8, 2019

Partnerships help schools inject financial literacy into curriculum

Just 17 states mandate a personal finance course for high schoolers. But with organizations underwriting financial literacy programs as part of community partnerships, more schools are getting access to this material.

By Lauren Barack • May 8, 2019

Report: Low-income, male students less likely to play instruments at home

The data has implications for student comprehension in math, which becomes easier to understand by studying music theory or playing an instrument.

By Lauren Barack • May 8, 2019

High-achieving students increasingly turning to CTE courses

Experts say the gaps could be due to gender norms, the cost of musical instruments and private lessons, or unequal access to school music classes.

By Lauren Barack • May 8, 2019

Report: Industry credentials earned in high school out of step with employer demand

Research on 24 states' career and technical education programs found 10 of the top 15 credentials earned are oversupplied in the job market.

By Linda Jacobson • May 8, 2019

Ed tech storage needs can leave schools, districts scrambling for space

Empty classrooms and computer labs can be good storage options, and upgrading to more powerful hardware in schools' physical tech infrastructure can also free up space while storing more data, one teacher writes.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 8, 2019

Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy

Sex education and school choice are two of the top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on key proposals.

By Jessica Campisi • May 8, 2019