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More wealthy communities seceding from school districts
Nonprofit EdBuild reports that 27 communities across 13 states have tried seceding from their districts in the past two years, with 11 succeeding, raising concerns about socioeconomic segregation as a result.
By Jessica Campisi • April 17, 2019 -
Report: Overall pre-K spending grows, but few states make gains in quality, enrollment
In its annual yearbook, the National Institute for Early Education Research finds 16 states increased per-child funding last year while also highlighting pay gaps between pre-K and elementary teachers.
By Linda Jacobson • April 17, 2019 -
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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NYC schools involve students in budget decisions to increase civic engagement
Forty-eight high schools practice participatory budgeting in the district, which is only the second in the nation to give students a say in how funds are spent.
By Amelia Harper • April 17, 2019 -
Are zero-emission school buses efficient enough yet to merit the cost?
A new Maryland law is expected to cost one district about $84 million, and while the legislation contains grant funding to offset the cost, county officials are still concerned about the high price tag.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 16, 2019 -
How should schools approach teaching, measuring whole-child competencies?
At the 2019 Reagan Institute Summit on Education, experts discussed the skills modern students need to succeed, as well as how teachers can instill social and emotional competencies in their students.
By Jessica Campisi • April 16, 2019 -
Analysis: Teachers more likely to strike in lowest-paid districts, states
But upcoming walkouts and rallies are also planned in states with higher-paid teachers, such as Massachusetts and California.
By Linda Jacobson • April 16, 2019 -
Teaching model takes strategic approach to identifying the skills students missed
With a recent evaluation showing success in New York City schools, Strategic Inquiry is spreading to California as a leadership development approach "embedded in school improvement work."
By Linda Jacobson • April 15, 2019 -
RISE 2019: What do education experts envision for the modern schoolhouse?
As the industry shifts and tackles its top challenges, experts in early-childhood, charters and testing shared how each fits into a new, more innovative educational model.
By Jessica Campisi • April 15, 2019 -
Educators work across sectors to address impact of opioid abuse on students
At a recent WestEd event, healthcare, philanthropy and justice officials covered how working with school and district leaders can boost prevention and address the needs of students affected by a family member's addiction.
By Linda Jacobson • April 15, 2019 -
Schools ban meal delivery citing disruption, safety concerns
Some Michigan schools instituted the ban due to safety risks in giving building access to strangers, as well as an added burden with allergic reactions or food-borne illnesses from delivered meals.
By Amelia Harper • April 15, 2019 -
Students at LeBron James' I Promise School earning higher reading, math scores
Since opening in Ohio last August, 90% of the I Promise School's 3rd- and 4th-graders met or exceeded their reading and math growth midyear goals.
By Amelia Harper • April 15, 2019 -
State bills use loan repayment, retired teacher hiring to draw educators to rural districts
One measure in the Montana legislature would let certain rural schools hire retired educators, who would still get full retirement pay for up to three years.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 12, 2019 -
RISE 2019: DeVos calls $5B school choice proposal 'critical' for nation's students
At the 2019 Reagan Institute Summit on Education, Betsy DeVos said Education Freedom Scholarships and local empowerment would provide students with a "better education."
By Jessica Campisi • April 12, 2019 -
Florida district leader pleads for storm recovery funds
Bay County Superintendent Bill Husfelt said partisan politics are blocking the Panhandle school system — devastated by Hurricane Michael in October — from getting the help it needs.
By Linda Jacobson • Updated April 13, 2019 -
How do states' ESSA plans rate in promoting equity?
Based on 12 indicators including breaking the school-to-prison pipeline, the National Urban League rated nine states "excellent" in incorporating equity into ESSA plans, while 20 were deemed "sufficient" and eight graded "poor."
By Jessica Campisi • April 11, 2019 -
Free teacher-led conferences strengthen educator empowerment
The nationwide EdCamp conference series offers teacher-led training sessions that better represent issues educators face and how to address them.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 11, 2019 -
Data shows declining suspension lengths in NYC
Public outcry over lengthy suspensions that sometimes lasted up to a year has led to reductions of 40% for black students and 32% for Hispanic students in particular.
By Amelia Harper • April 11, 2019 -
A teacher's 3 takeaways from his students' bill becoming law
New Jersey educator Stuart Wexler's AP U.S. Government and Politics students were the first to propose legislation that got signed into law, but the path there required plenty of experimentation.
By Lauren Barack • April 10, 2019 -
Curriculum plays key role for schools, districts refreshing brands in school choice era
In its efforts to attract students lost to charters and voucher programs, the Dallas Independent School District is re-imagining individual schools with specific academic focuses.
By Lauren Barack • April 10, 2019 -
District frameworks ensure equitable access, content in classroom resources
Chicago Public Schools' Skyline project established a digital readiness training model and resource collection with a clear set of requirements created by the district's director of curriculum, instruction and digital learning.
By Lauren Barack • April 10, 2019 -
Teaching living poets brings relevancy, connection to students
Instead of relying on poetry from centuries ago, adding living poets to the mix lets students see how the material can apply to their own lives.
By Lauren Barack • April 10, 2019 -
8 case studies showcase districts' efforts to rethink support from central office
Education Resource Strategies will release two case studies per week during April, beginning this week with a look at Fresno Unified School District and New Orleans' First Line Schools.
By Roger Riddell • April 10, 2019 -
Bringing therapy dogs into schools requires special handling
These animals can reduce stress and boost performance, but best practices can ensure both humans' and animals' needs are considered.
By Amelia Harper • April 10, 2019 -
Aligning federal policies key to form stronger CTE programs
A U.S. Department of Education official said coordinating K-12 and post-graduate efforts, as well as rethinking the surrounding dialogue, can help leverage ESSA and other regulations in bridging the skills gap.
By Jessica Campisi • April 10, 2019 -
Achievement First charter network announces scholarship program to reduce 'undermatching'
New scholarships hope to encourage low-income students of color to aspire to more selective institutions with higher graduation rates.
By Shawna De La Rosa • April 9, 2019
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