When schools work closely with after-school programs, all parties benefit

Sharing data can help educators better target programming to specific students and identify areas of interest for expanding content.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 5, 2018

White House releases five-year STEM education strategy

The Trump administration's report stresses partnerships and digital literacy to make the U.S. "the global leader in STEM literacy, innovation and employment."

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 5, 2018

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

By K-12 Dive staff

Los Angeles Unified teachers continue strike preparations

The district filed an unfair labor practice charge against United Teachers Los Angeles for organizing teachers to boycott their schools' faculty meetings.

By Linda Jacobson • Updated Dec. 10, 2018

Report highlights successful home-visiting models

Several of the 33 studies reviewed showed the model's positive effects on young children’s readiness for and achievement in school.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 5, 2018

Survey: Large gap between demand for computer science, schools actually teaching it

Teachers said reasons for the disconnect include a lack of funding and that computer science isn't tested like other subjects.

By Allie Gross • Dec. 5, 2018

Philanthropists have long favored ed — for better and worse

While private philanthropy is more important as ed budgets plateau, critics question an over-reliance on private funding and its potential to fuel inequities.

By Allie Gross • Dec. 4, 2018

Report: Boston Public Schools makes strides in connecting pre-K, early grades

The New America research comes as experts stress one reason preschool's benefits fade over time is because teachers in early grades don’t build on what students already know.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2018

Educators of color still represent less than 25% of overall teacher workforce

The number of teachers of color increased by 150% over a 30-year period, but their percentage of the total teaching population is about the same.

By Allie Gross • Dec. 4, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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