Virtual conferencing expands SEL opportunities through global connections

A Kentucky educator regularly connects her students to a Syrian refugee in Turkey to help them learn firsthand and better grasp cross-cultural hardships.

By Lauren Barack • March 27, 2019

Virginia schools among latest to explore solar for savings, environmental benefits

K-12 schools spend more than $8 billion annually on energy — their highest operating cost after personnel, the U.S. Energy Department says.

By Shawna De La Rosa • March 27, 2019

Parkland, Newtown suicides reveal 'systemic' lack of mental health supports

Health and school safety experts say the apparent suicides of two student survivors and a shooting victim's parent are a glaring sign things must change.

By Jessica Campisi • March 27, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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