As strike looms, Los Angeles teachers push for more community schools

While a variety of community school efforts exist across the Los Angeles Unified School District, expansion of the model — which is gaining ground in cities across the U.S. — is uncertain.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 8, 2019

Actively engaging students boosts attendance

Through several school partnerships, the University of Rochester's Warner School of Education examined what set apart high- and low-attendance schools with similar demographics.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 8, 2019

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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. 

By K-12 Dive staff

Teacher reluctance, funds still present hurdle for emerging tech in classrooms

By getting comfortable with new technologies and finding avenues to finance them, educators can encourage students to use these tools.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 7, 2019

Florida Supreme Court rules state's ed system constitutional

The court’s decision runs counter to the recent wave of rulings in favor of plaintiffs in similar public school funding cases nationwide.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 7, 2019

Parkland shooting commission recommends arming teachers

The panel investigating the February massacre also said the school system's security program and local law enforcement were partially to blame.

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 7, 2019

6 K-12 trends to watch in 2019

With the events of the past year as prologue, school climate and culture, new leadership models, and accountability, among others, will dominate the industry in the coming year.

By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson , Jessica Campisi • Jan. 7, 2019

How can school, district leaders help students learn to read?

Literacy is one of the most important aspects of education, but the teaching methods and achievement metrics employed often aren't in line with research.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 7, 2019

Meeting new science standards requires greater emphasis on teacher practice

Appearing in the American Educational Research Journal, the study focuses on a professional development model in which educators analyze videos of teaching and review student work.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 4, 2019

Embracing families key to maximizing benefits for special ed students

A Boston school focused on serving students with disabilities emphasizes the importance of establishing trust and collaboration to ensure students get the services they need in the classroom.

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 4, 2019

Principal: Listening to, caring for staff's needs key to success

Chad Adams of Chicago's Sullivan High School also stresses the importance of building relationships with students to help them overcome adversity.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 4, 2019

Careful screening lands principals who stick

A New Jersey superintendent suggests a five-step process that can aid other officials in evaluating and selecting candidates to lead schools.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 4, 2019

Study: Restorative practices can reduce racial disparities in suspensions

But teachers in Pittsburgh Public Schools, where RAND Corp. conducted the study, said they didn't necessarily think the program was improving behavior.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 3, 2019

To understand absenteeism, take a closer look at data

Experts say reviewing attendance by grade level, teacher, subject area and student demographics can guide educators to innovative solutions.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 3, 2019

AASA's Ellerson Ng: Education policy 'cannot be a zero-sum game'

The School Superintendents Association's associate executive director of policy and advocacy shares how her role has evolved and what she sees coming in 2019.

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 3, 2019

What's on the horizon for teacher protests in 2019?

Just days into the new year, educators are already planning actions in states including California and Virginia.

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 3, 2019

Districts test high school home visits in bid to boost outcomes

Though most of the research has focused on young children, connecting with families of older students may improve post-graduation success.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 3, 2019

Alabama students to plan, promote rock concerts

Students in multiple career-focused programs, including culinary arts and construction, will also be part of organizing the shows.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 2, 2019

Self-care crucial for effective school leaders

Connecting with other principals through online forums, reading and planning time for exercise are a few ways administrators can improve work-life balance, an award-winning principal says.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 2, 2019

Schools look to proven formulas for innovation

The NewSchools Venture Fund, for example, helps model schools succeed and share their ideas with others.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 2, 2019

Wyoming education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Wisconsin education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

West Virginia education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Washington education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Virginia education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Vermont education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019