Underage drinking and the developing brain, body and behavior

Underage drinking affects learning and memory, slows reactions, and can even cause kids to lose interest in getting good grades and working towards their goals. So, what steps can we take this April and beyond, to encourage kids to say “YES” to a healthy lifestyle and “NO” to underage drinking? 

April 5, 2019

Mentorship programs help bridge STEM gender gap

Of girls who know a woman in STEM, 73% understand its relevance and career possibilities, compared to 53% without such a connection.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 5, 2019

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Curriculum

Educators are exploring a variety of strategies to improve students’ learning experiences while continuing to navigate ongoing political disputes.

By K-12 Dive staff

Putting mindfulness to work for educators

Louisville, Kentucky, high school English teacher Ben Harris describes how meditation, mindful breathing and stretching can improve job performance and overall well-being.

By Ben Harris • April 4, 2019

Modern class designs sending desk-chair combos the way of the typewriter

The staple of the post-industrial classroom is slowly being phased out in favor of layouts reflecting demand for soft skills in collaboration and creativity.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 4, 2019

District maternity leave policies fall short on teacher support

Only a few states mandate paid parental leave for teachers, requiring many to rely on hoarding sick and personal days — and creating hurdles in recruitment and retention.

By Amelia Harper • April 4, 2019

Food truck program delivers to needy students — even during the summer

A $225,000 district initiative in Ohio — one of the nation's most food insecure states — marks another local school system working to end student hunger.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 4, 2019

Study: To reduce preschool expulsions, form stronger connections with parents

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago found teachers requesting a child's removal from their classroom tended to have more negative perceptions of parents.

By Linda Jacobson • April 3, 2019

Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy

Testing and equity in schools are among the top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on each proposal.

By Jessica Campisi • April 3, 2019

Lessons roleplaying US slave trade highlight need for thoughtful instruction on historical events

Instead of simulations and reenactments, experts suggest field trips and primary sources as options that avoid trauma and trivialization.

By Lauren Barack • April 3, 2019

Integrating storytelling into math classes builds critical, creative thought

A Chicago educator says storytelling may amplify students' social and emotional learning capabilities and enhance their grasping of concepts.

By Lauren Barack • April 3, 2019

Weekend programs for families can boost parent engagement

Programs in states such as California and New York showcase how parent involvement can stimulate students' academic and social-emotional outcomes.

By Lauren Barack • April 3, 2019

'Vast majority' of states inadequately support higher-poverty districts, report finds

Using effort, adequacy and progressivity, the report shows states spend far less than needed for lower-income areas to hit national average test scores.

By Jessica Campisi • April 3, 2019

Pairing students with local businesses imparts problem-solving, soft skills

A North Carolina after-school program, co-founded by former educators, has students work in diverse groups with area businesses on challenges such as improving design and hiring processes.

By Amelia Harper • April 3, 2019

Personalized plans highlighted as comprehensive way to view student success

A Harvard University paper released Wednesday says such plans pull together students' goals, strengths and needs, but are "largely underemployed in the field of education.”

By Linda Jacobson • April 3, 2019

Students, teachers should be focus of public school social media strategy

With school choice on the rise, a marketing expert suggests branding is more important than ever to help schools and districts attract families.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 2, 2019

Reducing teacher stress may require multiple strategies

Yoga and other mindfulness programs are part of a growing trend to address mounting testing pressures and other factors impacting teacher morale.

By Amelia Harper • April 2, 2019

Study: College visits motivate students to take advanced high school courses

College visits resulted in more 9th-graders taking advanced classes, but the outings didn't move the needle on plans to enroll in a four-year college.

By Jessica Campisi • April 2, 2019

Family-school ties at center of Tacoma homelessness prevention program

As Congress reconsiders what it means to be homeless, a program that began in one Washington school demonstrates the challenges of creating stability for families amid a dwindling supply of affordable housing.

By Linda Jacobson • April 2, 2019

Closing gaps in students' background knowledge levels the playing field

The knowledge gap can occur when educators teach specific skills, such as finding the main idea of a paragraph, but don't give students the background knowledge to practice that skill — such as the actual topic of the text.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 1, 2019

3 key strategies for schools, districts considering predictive analytics

Experts say starting small with defined goals and understanding context are a few ways to stage interventions and help students and teachers succeed.

By Roger Riddell • April 1, 2019

Untrained staff, students remains K-12's biggest cybersecurity threat

A school system's tech chief also suggests that unexpected upticks in user traffic could indicate hackers are staking out a district.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 1, 2019

How teachers can help students reduce test anxiety

A middle school principal says visiting the test site beforehand and meditating can help ease students' stress as exam day approaches.

By Amelia Harper • April 1, 2019

Understanding how money works is a recipe for success

Incorporating financial literacy into the classroom at an early age can help students build the foundation towards financial freedom.

By Danielle Robinson, Executive Director Jackson Charitable Foundation • April 1, 2019

Tech transforming the playing field for high school athletes

Most notably, video tech is opening the door to broader higher ed possibilities, putting students in front of coaches beyond just regional institutions.

By Shawna De La Rosa • March 29, 2019

Report: Some states' teaching standards lack details on cultural responsiveness

In its review of what states expect teachers to know and do, New America found some standards treat attention to students’ diverse backgrounds and cultures as an "add on."

By Linda Jacobson • March 29, 2019