New York City, Northern Virginia schools face mixed bag with Amazon HQ2

The company's split second headquarters is bound to bring investment and opportunity to both locations, but issues of overcrowding and affordability are among those giving stakeholders pause.

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 4, 2018

Disruptor of the Year: Striking teachers in West Virginia

A February walkout over pay and benefits sparked an ongoing movement with significant public support nationwide.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 3, 2018

The K-12 Education Dive Awards for 2018

This year's awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These administrators, districts and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Education Dive: K-12 Team • Dec. 3, 2018

Principal of the Year: Hamish Brewer, Fred Lynn Middle School

There's more than meets the eye to the unconventional approach this tattooed, skateboarding principal is taking to turn around schools in Virginia.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 3, 2018

Superintendent of the Year: Mary Sieu, ABC Unified School District

In a year of teacher unrest, Sieu values her partnership with union leaders to address challenges facing the Los Angeles-area district.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 3, 2018

District of the Year: New Orleans' public schools

Some 13 years after Hurricane Katrina, the devastating tragedy has had a massive silver lining for the city's educational system.

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 3, 2018

Ed Dept under fire over FERPA complaint processes

Disorganization in how complaints are handled created a backlog dating back to at least the last administration, an audit from the department's Inspector General's office found.

By Allie Gross • Dec. 3, 2018

Study: Later school start times linked to improvements in behavior, achievement

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers found students at schools starting at 8:30 a.m. or later were less likely to be suspended.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 3, 2018

Climate change is shifting the US ed system, report says

After several devastating natural disasters, a KnowledgeWorks report shows climate change and human migration are reshaping students' experiences.

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 3, 2018

School safety experts weigh in on federal commission's potential impact

Formed in response to the February mass shooting at a Florida high school, the commission is expected to issue a final report before the end of the year. 

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 30, 2018

Should the US Constitution guarantee a right to education?

Since education isn't currently federally mandated, a Rhode Island lawsuit argues the state fails to give students the skills needed to exercise rights they are guaranteed, including voting.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 30, 2018

Seeing 'familiar faces' among peers over the long-term boosts students' classroom comfort

A study published in The Elementary School Journal finds seeing similar classmates from year to year can impact chronic absenteeism in particular.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 30, 2018

'Opportunity Culture' approach spreads teacher leadership without requiring exit from classroom

Some 250 schools nationwide are using or exploring the model, offering teacher-leaders extra pay for taking on the additional responsibilities.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 30, 2018

Private funding expands student opportunities, but over-reliance could be detrimental

Advocates warn that philanthropy can't replace policies that create more equitable funding for schools. 

By Allie Gross • Nov. 29, 2018

Alternative charter gives teen parents, homeless students support needed to graduate

New Orleans' NET Charter High School serves 300 students, including those affected by mental health issues, homelessness or substance abuse.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 29, 2018

Credit recovery enrollment tops 20% for some high schools

A new report from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute identifies states and districts with high enrollment rates in such courses, which "warrants scrutiny."

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 29, 2018

Indiana State U: Administrators cite salaries among top teacher shortage contributors

Unqualified candidates, untenable job demands and a lack of governmental support for the profession also made the list in new research.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 29, 2018

Study: Funding gaps between district, charter schools widening in big cities

University of Arkansas researchers found that charter schools in 14 U.S. cities receive on average $5,828 less in per-pupil funding than traditional public schools. Only one — Houston — is providing almost equal funding.  

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 28, 2018

School climate matters for employees, too

Small gestures, such as having an employee newsletter and celebrating wins, can help improve overall morale in schools.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 28, 2018

Multi-grade classrooms aid student learning, belonging

Combining multiple age levels in one classroom boosts opportunities for peer mentoring and can let teachers create more flexible assessment standards.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 28, 2018

Modern approaches to sex ed expand topics, concerns and tools for students

Health and human sexuality courses must cover bases ranging from consent to social media's impact on body image.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 28, 2018

Weaving art into STEM benefits more creative students

STEAM lessons lean more toward hands-on learning, so students spend less time in lecture-styled settings and more on their own or with classmates.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 28, 2018

Integrating games into lessons heightens engagement, outcomes

In one New York classroom, a math teacher says adding games to his curriculum has sparked more critical thinking and collaboration.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 28, 2018

Administrators in low-income schools must remain acutely aware of lead's impact

Less affluent students are more likely to live or attend school in older buildings that have lead in their paint or pipes, and exposure can have long-term effects.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 28, 2018

Educator confidence rising, but concerns over salaries, safety remain, survey finds

Positive outlook has risen 25% among teachers and administrators since 2015, but educators also want more time to integrate ed tech into the classroom.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 28, 2018