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Dive Awards
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 -
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 -
Trendline
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.
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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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
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 -
SEL a critical component in improving school climate
Social-emotional learning was core to D.C. Principal Vanessa Drumm-Canepa's efforts to improve issues like attendance and student satisfaction in her school.
By Allie Gross • Nov. 27, 2018 -
Teacher pay issue unites union, GOP in Indiana
In a year rife with demonstrations over educators' pay and benefits, growing unity on the issue across the political spectrum is yet another sign of success.
By Allie Gross • Nov. 27, 2018 -
Opinion
4 ways to teach empathy in the classroom
Empathy can be thought of as a "superpower" students as young as 3rd grade can learn and develop, writes Roberta Brandao of New Jersey's Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County.
By Roberta Brandao • Nov. 27, 2018 -
Declining US birth rate could beget lower public school enrollment, closures
While the number of public school students could shrink by 8.5% by 2028, it could also mean more all-day kindergarten and publicly funded pre-K options.
By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 27, 2018 -
AP credits offer multiple benefits once students reach college
Pell Grant recipients with AP credits are more likely to earn their degrees in a shorter length of time.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 26, 2018 -
Retrieved from U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Co-ops feed healthier finances for districts' meal programs
Rural and other small districts in particular can cut costs by joining forces on larger, more competitively bid food contracts.
By Allie Gross • Nov. 26, 2018 -
Report: Federal immigration policies contributing to absenteeism
A report from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization says policies being implemented by the government "are detrimental to the education of those with undocumented status."
By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 26, 2018
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