Are student interviews a better assessment of progress than standardized tests?

A qualitative approach may paint a broader picture of what students are actually learning than quantitative exams.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 14, 2018

Debate helps students rise above the political heat

Bringing debate skills into political discussions could help students have more thoughtful, even-handed conversations.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 14, 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

Some NYC middle schools to stop screening applicants on test scores, absences

Formed with the help of community input, the city's new integration plan says applicants to 11 Brooklyn middle schools won't be screened on categories seen as discriminatory.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 14, 2018

Rural students' internet access in limbo as FCC debates rule change

As the Federal Communications Commission decides whether to grant free broadband access to rural districts, the homework gap persists.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 14, 2018

Amazon's HQ2 set for Virginia, NYC: What does it mean for schools?

The new headquarters could bring expanded STEM and career-and-technical ed opportunities, as well as a handful of logistical nightmares.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 14, 2018

State-run school districts prove hard to turn around

The third and newest leader of Tennessee’s Achievement School District focuses on community connections to improve low-performing schools.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 14, 2018

Students in foster care often subject to inadequate education

Many students placed in institutions or residential facilities within the foster care system don't have access to rigorous courses.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 13, 2018

Harvard researchers aim to answer lingering questions about early-childhood education

A Massachusetts-based study is designed to identify effective early learning models.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 13, 2018

Police investigate alleged hazing incidents at multiple Maryland high schools

While higher ed hazing gets much of the attention, Inside Hazing reports half of high-schoolers involved in at least one social group say they were hazed.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 13, 2018

School libraries transform to prepare students for the future

As new technologies emerge, school libraries are becoming hubs of creativity and collaboration, unlike the studious spaces of the past.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 13, 2018

Outgoing California governor seeks court decision on pension reform

California educators await a decision that could give schools a breather in their contributions to state pension funds, which impact what's left for education.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 13, 2018

School turnaround chief: Collaboration — not forced takeovers — effective in saving failing schools

The head of Georgia’s school turnaround efforts says pairing leaders with business executives will help these schools get back on track.

By Lucy Hood • Nov. 12, 2018

Summit's residency trains educators for its personalized learning model

With plans to spread across the country, the charter network is looking for aspiring teachers "who are open to classrooms looking different than what they might have experienced themselves."

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 12, 2018

Personalized learning remains a hot topic, but what does the groundwork look like?

As a buzzword, personalization has become ubiquitous at ed conferences, but schools are taking a variety of steps to give students greater ownership of their learning.

By Daschell Phillips • Nov. 12, 2018

5 administrators detail the most overlooked aspects of personalized learning

As schools look to scale more individualized approaches, it can be easy for components like trauma-informed methods and PD to fall by the wayside.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2018

What will midterms 'blue wave' mean for K-12 ed policy?

A panel of education experts, including National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen García, convened Friday to discuss the potential impacts of last week's elections on the nation's schools.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 12, 2018

Worksheets can help students identify stress, build resilience

The worksheets, developed by a high school special ed teacher, help students identify stressors, brainstorm responses and maintain coping methods.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 12, 2018

Only one state comes close to having all the elements of a strong pre-K program, report finds

Several gubernatorial candidates' platforms included early education, and a National Institute for Early Education Research report aims to guide winners.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 9, 2018

Pre-to-3: Researchers find more reasons why the arts are good for young children

Early exposure to the arts is important, researchers say — and may be especially critical for children with the greatest needs — because participation has been associated with higher achievement in school.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 9, 2018

SEL Assessment Guide a one-stop shop for real-world examples of how progress is being measured

The guide from the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning includes an assessment catalog and details on how educators are using data.

By Lucy Hood • Nov. 9, 2018

Report: Schools investing in ed tech they don't use

Schools that don't properly use the apps they purchase won't see much impact on student outcomes, a report from BrightBytes finds.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 9, 2018

U.S. Chamber focuses on education's role in bridging skills gap

Chamber President Thomas J. Donohue also sees long-term internship and job training opportunities from businesses as key to supplementing K-12 education and filling a "people gap."

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 9, 2018

Badge system fuels school bus safety, efficiency efforts

The system, which can track when a student gets on or off a bus, was piloted at two dozen Houston schools in October and has since expanded district-wide.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 9, 2018

Special report: An in-depth look at California's First 5 early-childhood initiative

Twenty years ago, the Golden State voted in favor of a celebrity's tobacco tax plan to improve young children's health, well-being and school readiness. Did it make a difference?

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 8, 2018

More California school administrators gain skills as early-childhood leaders

With an early-learning advocate just elected governor, the state's First 5 commissions say it's time to link preschool and K-12 data to boost student success.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 8, 2018