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Kamala Harris proposes plan to up average teacher salaries by $13,500
The presidential hopeful's plan, which would be tailored to each state's pay gap between teachers and similarly educated professionals, would cost the federal government an estimated $315 billion over 10 years.
By Amelia Harper • March 27, 2019 -
California legislators weigh strict limits on cellphones in schools
Assembly Bill 272 would restrict or ban use unless there's an emergency or a physician deems access is key for health or well-being.
By Linda Jacobson • March 26, 2019 -
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50 States of Ed Policy: A breakdown of governors' State of the State addresses
With nearly all 50 governors having delivered their 2019 speeches, we analyzed what they said about K-12 education and what it means for potential policies.
By Jessica Campisi • March 26, 2019 -
'Massive segregation' in specialized high schools lambasted by NYC mayor
New data shows black and Hispanic students — who make up 70% of city school enrollment — got 10.5% of invitations to eight specialized high schools, prompting Bill de Blasio to change his rhetoric.
By Amelia Harper • March 26, 2019 -
Should teachers choose their own PD?
District leaders say choice in professional development is good, but high-quality, standards-based options are necessary.
By Linda Jacobson • March 25, 2019 -
3 tech curriculum strategies that boost student opportunities, IT capacity
Schools are feeding students' tech interests with programs offering real-world experience assisting educators and community members.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 25, 2019 -
New York City students protest school surveillance cameras
A group of high schoolers decried the use of surveillance equipment, reigniting the debate over whether they should be used as a safety tool.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 25, 2019 -
Seattle school embraces experiential education over traditional classroom lessons
Rather than relying just on classroom instruction, The Downtown School has students intern and visit local businesses in promoting learning by doing.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 25, 2019 -
Study: Novice teachers often face tougher loads than veteran colleagues
Research analyzing 10 years of Los Angeles teacher data found educators with fewer than six years of experience had more low-achieving students — and that these situations could be impacting their effectiveness.
By Jessica Campisi • March 22, 2019 -
Ohio governor's budget proposal includes surprise $550M for wraparound services
Republican Mike DeWine’s "student wellness and success plan," if approved, would provide the 122 highest-needs districts an additional $250 per student — and there's funds for more affluent schools, too.
By Amelia Harper • March 22, 2019 -
Peer mentoring helps fill mental health support gap
An assistant principal at a Colorado community school says establishing peer mentoring helped reduce the burden on counselors while improving culture.
By Amelia Harper • March 22, 2019 -
Brooklyn charter's special education students outperform district peers under personalized approach
A strategy prioritizing pedagogy and individual student needs is helping the school, which has a 30% special education population, stand out in the nation's largest school system.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 21, 2019 -
Automating asset management helps nimble school IT staffs stretch farther
IT experts say streamlining the devices used, adopting asset management software and implementing automated checkout systems can reduce tech support burden and free up staff for other roles.
By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2019 -
Analysis: NYC underfunding community-based early-childhood programs
The starting pay for school-based preschool teachers with a bachelor's degree is $56,711 versus $34,085 for those in settlement houses, which may struggle with hiring and retention as a result.
By Linda Jacobson • March 21, 2019 -
Chicago's massive $32M programming expansion aims to make neighborhood, magnet schools more attractive
The funding will be split between 32 schools to facilitate STEAM, STEM, World Languages, fine arts and International Baccalaureate options.
By Amelia Harper • March 21, 2019 -
Advisory programs reinforce academic, SEL skills
Incorporating sessions into the school day helps students nurture skills they can use when working with college advisors or future managers.
By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2019 -
Planning key to Detroit's success in transitioning 2 curriculums in same year
The implementation of new math and English curriculums is showing early signs of growth, but learning curves remain for students and educators alike.
By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2019 -
How districts can work effectively to weave tech into personalized instruction
Giving both instructional and tech experts seats at the table and promoting collaboration, an ed tech provider executive says, can make for a more engaging, individualized curriculum.
By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2019 -
Beekeeping offers students hands-on science, business and agriculture experience
Middle and high school science classes that incorporate beekeeping allow students a firsthand look at nature — and at harvesting and selling products like honey and beeswax lip balm.
By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2019 -
Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Bible education and diversity are two of the top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on each proposal.
By Jessica Campisi • March 20, 2019 -
Study: Using public transit for school commute linked to higher absenteeism
The study of Baltimore high schoolers finds the average 9th-grader commuting via public transportation was absent 11.3 days more than they were in 8th grade.
By Linda Jacobson • March 20, 2019 -
On-site school day care centers keep teen moms on track
A Washington, D.C., high school opened a facility in 1993 to address an above-average teen pregnancy rate. Now, roughly 95% of its teen moms earn diplomas.
By Amelia Harper • March 20, 2019 -
Stronger together? Illinois the latest state to consider school district consolidation
Combining districts can save money, increase bargaining power and create opportunities, but officials must weigh factors such as autonomy and transit.
By Amelia Harper • March 20, 2019 -
Automating accounts payable system can streamline process, improve budget management
One district's accounts payable supervisor says revamping the process has led to increased efficiency, more visibility and fewer mistakes — 60% of its travel and expense errors have since been eliminated.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 19, 2019 -
Taking full advantage of classroom tech requires districts to create a clear 'path to yes'
A strong but easy-to-understand vetting process can prevent educators from sidestepping the process without understanding the consequences, one administrator says.
By Shawna De La Rosa • March 19, 2019
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