Office for Civil Rights to continue examining complaints from 'mass filers'

The decision comes after advocacy groups filed a complaint saying that ignoring serial complainants runs counter to the department’s mission.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 26, 2018

Despite accountability pressure, core subjects shouldn't be sacrificed for test prep

A former Camden City School District superintendent says while test prep can help students get better scores, it hasn't aided them in grasping concepts.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 21, 2018

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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

Schools must ensure tech meets needs across range of disabilities

Schools and districts can leverage their buying power to insist that vendors design all products to meet requirements across a spectrum of student needs.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 21, 2018

Makerspaces: A Petri dish for experimentation

Maker education encourages students to tap into their ideas and experiences as they solve problems and develop solutions on their own.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 21, 2018

Kindergarten at center of homework debate

Some schools make homework mandatory for kindergartners, while others cite research showing it doesn’t necessarily make students better learners.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 21, 2018

Doctor, architect or magician: Student internships help high-schoolers begin finding their passion

The ideal internships tap into any interest a student wants to pursue, illuminating possible career paths.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 21, 2018

'Edcamp' approach to meetings, PD boosts teacher engagement

Michael Gaskell, principal of Hammarskjold Middle School in New Jersey, suggests picking someone with "faculty-wide influence" as an organizer.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 21, 2018

Data taking center stage in efforts to rethink discipline

Using data to track behaviors allows educators to improve outcomes by identifying students who need more attention, as well as systemic issues.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 21, 2018

Local businesses make valuable allies in closing homework gap

In a rural Iowa district, downtown shops let students use their internet as a way to help bridge the digital divide along socioeconomic lines.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 21, 2018

How a Title I school raised its science passing rate 24 points

Now when we say, “It’s time for science,” not one student groans.

By Robin Butcher and Karen Silensky • Nov. 21, 2018

Why is school segregation rising as neighborhoods become more diverse?

The author of a recent study suggests school choice plays a role, but the full picture may be more complicated.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 20, 2018

Students personalize learning platform protest with letter to Zuckerberg

High-schoolers from New York City contacted the Facebook CEO with concerns about Summit Learning and the data it's collecting.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 20, 2018

Filmmaker Rob Reiner reflects on role as advocate for young children

First 5 Los Angeles — one of the local agencies created by Reiner's 1998 ballot initiative — shared with Education Dive its recent conversation with the actor and director.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 20, 2018

Teaching parents to ask better questions can boost their engagement

Some parents don’t feel comfortable talking to teachers and administrators because they are intimidated by differences in education levels or their own bad experiences at school.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 20, 2018

Principal selection improves when whole school community is involved

Barbara Sargent, superintendent of Parsippany-Troy Hills School District in New Jersey, outlines a five-step process for choosing principals who are the right fit for a school.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 20, 2018

Hawaii faces major teacher recruitment, retention challenges

The state's five-year retention rate is 51%, and there are still more than 500 teacher vacancies for the current school year.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 19, 2018

ESSA's focus on chronic absenteeism breeds variety of district strategies

Approaches to improving attendance range from sending informational letters to families to offering free doughnuts before the bell.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 19, 2018

California districts' fire devastation highlights importance of disaster preparation

Schools and districts with response and recovery plans can bounce back more quickly while avoiding headaches over a variety of resources and services.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 19, 2018

State lawmakers making school leadership a top priority

With next year’s legislative sessions approaching, an Education Commission of the States brief shows how some states are going above and beyond ESSA.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 19, 2018

Construction career days allow students to explore future opportunities

More than 5,000 high school students turned out for two industry career fairs in Arizona this month.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 19, 2018

Student Voice launches online community to connect young activists

In recognition of International Students' Day, Director of Strategy Megan Simmons explains why educators should encourage students to join.

By Megan Simmons • Nov. 16, 2018

Panelists stress need for educators to play dual role as pre-K policy advocates

A National Association for the Education of Young Children session detailed the importance of first-hand experiences alongside data when making the case to policymakers.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 16, 2018

Study: Design crucial to tween engagement in arts programs

Focusing on a community-based initiative, research funded by the Wallace Foundation provides best practices for attracting upper-elementary and middle-grade students to after-school programs focused on the arts. 

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 16, 2018

Mobile preschools deliver early-childhood lessons to underserved areas

In Colorado, the modified buses have been operating in rural areas and are now moving into metro Denver.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 16, 2018

E-cigarette maker Juul to curb in-store sales of flavors most appealing to youth

More than 2 million students vape, experts say, and its widespread nature, health concerns and ease of access are creating headaches for administrators.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 16, 2018