NASBE urges states to focus on lowest-performing students in ESSA plans

A new brief from the National Association of State Boards of Education highlights what two states are doing to increase achievement growth among this population.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 6, 2018

Trump is scrapping Obama ed groundwork one policy at a time — and there's likely more to come

The current administration hasn't hesitated to eliminate some of its predecessor's cornerstone education policies. Which have been cut, and which could be next?

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 6, 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 embrace services aiming to modernize substitute teacher search

As the pool of substitutes declines, some districts are using data to predict when they'll be in the greatest demand.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 6, 2018

Improving teaching conditions goes hand in hand with boosting student success

School leaders can feel pressure to choose between focusing on students or teachers, but a report shows supporting educators helps students thrive.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 5, 2018

$75M allocation aims to produce 3,700 teachers in high-demand fields

California lawmakers hope the additional funds for teacher residency programs will gain more bilingual teachers, improve retention rates and boost diversity.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 5, 2018

Nevada district to initiate random student search policy

A spike in the number of guns confiscated from students led to the decision by the Clark County School District, the nation’s fifth-largest.

By Lucy Hood • Nov. 5, 2018

State-funded coaches, support staff addressing chronic absenteeism

Oregon, which has chronically high absenteeism rates, also is offering online resources for educators and parents to help boost attendance.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 5, 2018

Principals a vital part of special education success

However, many have little training in managing these programs. Here are some strategies.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 2, 2018

Amazon Future Engineer program expands STEM access to low-income students

The childhood-to-career program, announced Thursday, aims to inspire and train students to pursue computer science-related jobs.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 2, 2018

Communication critical when introducing competency-based models

As more districts stand poised for major changes in how students are taught and assessed, administrators must find ways to bring all stakeholders on board.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 2, 2018

Teachers thrive when given choice in professional development

The one-size-fits-all approach is as unengaging for teachers as it is for students.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 2, 2018

NCTQ: Many states don't consider teacher effectiveness in layoffs, dismissals

Fewer than half of states require school districts to use teacher effectiveness data in these decisions, the report says.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 1, 2018

7 principals dish on changing roles, responsibilities

Here's what leading principals have to say about making time for supporting teachers, observing classrooms and getting out from behind their desks.

By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson • Nov. 1, 2018

Free assessment tool aims to help schools make the most of schedules

The tool uses teacher and staff input to generate a report that assists schools in better aligning their schedules with educational priorities.

By Amelia Harper • Nov. 1, 2018

Study: Volunteer reading tutors boost students' literacy skills

The evaluation focuses on Reading Partners, an almost 20-year-old program that has now spread to 10 states and the District of Columbia.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 1, 2018

Report: Choice and relevance boost student engagement and success

According to research from The Education Trust, teaching rigorous lessons and giving students flexibility in showing what they've learned will help ultimately raise their performance.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 1, 2018

Video skills are a valuable gateway to digital literacy

Learning to use the equipment and produce content helps students view the media they consume through a more critical lens.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018

Navigating fair use often poses challenge for educators

Finding resources for classroom use while steering clear of copyright concerns can be even more difficult in the age of digital learning materials.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018

Lessons on mutual respect, consent can stretch beyond health class

Teaching students about healthy relationships is far more nuanced than catchphrases like "no means no."

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018

Engaging students in civics lessons easier thanks to blended learning tools

Tools ranging from video lessons to game-based platforms are deepening lessons that demonstrate how students can become more involved in government.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 31, 2018

13 of America's wackiest mascots

There can only be so many tigers, wildcats and bulldogs at U.S. K-12 schools.

By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 31, 2018

How should schools nationwide respond to anti-Semitism?

After 11 people were killed at a Pittsburgh synagogue, teachers are faced with a difficult task: addressing the events while avoiding politicization.

By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 31, 2018

Schools hiring coordinators for growing homeless student population

New York City's most recent budget sets aside roughly $16 million for after-school programs, and it will fund another 70 social worker positions for homeless shelters and schools.

By Amelia Harper • Oct. 31, 2018

Hurricane-ravaged Bay County schools to provide teachers with child care

The Florida district has already held a job fair for child care workers as an initial step toward opening on-site centers. 

By Lucy Hood • Oct. 31, 2018

Proactive discipline can lower likelihood of problematic classroom behavior

This can involve relationship building with students, developing norms with student input and setting clear expectations.

By Amelia Harper • Oct. 31, 2018