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Summer reading camps produce notable literacy gains
Nearly 8,000 students at high risk of regressing in reading during the "summer slide" attended 250 free camps across Tennessee.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 18, 2018 -
5 administrators weigh in on tough financial challenges
Leaders from a variety of schools and districts nationwide share some of their biggest challenges and how they're tackling them.
By Roger Riddell , Jessica Campisi • Sept. 17, 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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Deep Dive
States must find innovative solutions for stretching recession-level K-12 budgets
In 2015, 29 states were still providing less total school funding per student than they were in 2008, finds a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities report.
By Jessica Leigh Brown • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Appropriations bill sets aside over $71B for ed, but is it enough?
Administrators are mixed on how much impact the $581 million in additional funding to the U.S. Department of Education will have.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Many school funding decisions left up to voters this November
Some measures calling for tax increases are in states that saw teacher walkouts last year.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Utah governor, other officials implore former teachers to return to the classroom
According to State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sydnee Dickson, about 30,000 Utah residents with credentials are not teaching.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Report: California schools have improved, but major funding challenges remain
More than a decade ago, the state's education system was described as "broken." What has happened since?
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Standardized testing comes with considerable trade-offs
The current format focuses more on determining school quality than it does on individual achievement, which can be problematic.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Sponsored by Scantron
Are your students career ready?
Are career-ready programs getting enough attention and rigor? 5 tips for improving CTE assessments.
Sept. 17, 2018 -
Closets become makeshift classrooms in overcrowded Wisconsin high school
Bigger class sizes, a growing reality across the country, present challenges to administrators and teachers.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Study: 'Whole-child' curricula fall short on building early math, literacy skills
Preschools using a whole-child curriculum combined with a content-specific program made a difference in children's outcomes, the lead author said.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Amazon founder pledges $2B to create full-scholarship Montessori-inspired preschools
The Day 1 Families Fund will also give annual leadership awards to groups that do "compassionate, needle-moving work" to find families housing and food.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Officials: Federal school safety commission will oppose age restrictions on buying guns
The commission reportedly found no evidence proving these restrictions make school shootings less likely.
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Elementary students with depression more at risk for skill deficits, new study reports
Teachers and parents often do not recognize symptoms of depression in kids.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Student transition coaches bolster success in Wisconsin middle school
Bullen Middle School is training 8th graders to help incoming 6th graders feel like they belong.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 14, 2018 -
New study suggests that greeting students with a positive message yields benefits
Starting with a friendly note can mitigate student issues for the rest of the day.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 14, 2018 -
Advocacy groups release major report on effects of policing in schools
As districts look at how to improve safety, the report details the effects of policing in schools on students of color.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 13, 2018 -
US public school uniform policies reportedly at all-time high
The upward trend has lasted more than a decade, but does it benefit schools?
By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 13, 2018 -
More teacher protests are on the horizon
In the wake of last year's wave of protests, and the Supreme Court's decision in the union agency fees case, walkouts may spread to blue states.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 13, 2018 -
Gates Foundation directs funding toward special ed in charter schools
A foundation official said the grants would focus on charters because they have historically underserved students with disabilities.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 13, 2018 -
Google grants turn school buses into mobile learning centers
Low-income children must often sacrifice after-school enrichment to catch the bus, but creative ways to leverage the ride home are changing the picture.
By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Letting students fail can build resilient, confident learners
Learning from mistakes fosters critical thinking, which some educators say can be more valuable than test scores.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Does homework enhance or hinder learning?
It may boil down to the quality of the assignment and whether it is so challenging it discourages effort.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Real-world experiences are crucial for students
Whether it's virtual or in person, this type of education can help students learn to adjust to situations and show that success can be more than grades.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Student collaboration crafts classroom magic
Working in teams can boost student engagement and academic achievement.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 12, 2018
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