Crowdfunding for tech products is better with district input

An organization is working with districts to make sure teachers' tech requests are compatible with district licenses and policies.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 7, 2018

Restorative justice more likely to provoke responses conducive to learning

The alternative approach to discipline can help restore calm and create an emotional state that avoids a "fight, flight, freeze or submit" reaction.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 7, 2018

DeVos discusses highlights of first-ever gathering of G20 education ministers

At this week's meeting in Argentina, all member countries adopted a declaration that puts education "at the center of the global agenda."

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 6, 2018

Study: Elementary educators' effectiveness varies by subject

The researchers raise questions about whether schools should have teachers serve as content specialists.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 6, 2018

Study: Private schools offer virtually no special advantages compared with public counterparts

Any apparent benefits were due to socioeconomic factors, the authors write.

By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 6, 2018

Another state to offer free dual-enrollment courses

High school students in Montana will be able to take two dual-enrollment courses through the state university system, saving them an average of $1,190.

By James Paterson • Sept. 6, 2018

LPI report explores states' use of 5 indicator metrics under ESSA

The indicators examined were suspension rates, school climate, chronic absenteeism, extended-year graduation rate, and access to college- and career-ready curriculum.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2018

California lawmakers vote to expand limited suspension ban through 8th grade

However, the bill has yet to be signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 6, 2018

Teachers say measuring soft skills is important, but that it's not done very well

Adequately assessing traits like teamwork is crucial, but it's not easy.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 2018

Book talks bring the fun back to reading

Student-led discussions can empower young readers while helping educators assess abilities.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 2018

Study: One-third of districts are not using highly rated math, English curricula

Asking both designers and educators for suggestions can lead to the best results for students.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 2018

Field trips turn the world at large into a classroom

Students who have opportunities for educational outings are likely to have better academic outcomes.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 2018

Introducing career experts to students can inspire them

Bringing in real-world professionals can excite students about the future.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 5, 2018

Pre-to-3: Film shows early-childhood as a 'grown-up issue'

"No Small Matter" is being screened in California and Ohio as part of efforts to get gubernatorial candidates to focus on children's issues.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 5, 2018

Pending California law would let parents administer medical marijuana at school

Officials are leery of allowing the substance on school grounds, even when given by a parent, due to the possibility of losing federal funds. 

By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 5, 2018

What did a New Mexico district learn after one year operating on a 4-day week?

Some families and educators liked the switch, but others were concerned about its impacts.

By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 5, 2018

Strategies can help English language learners deal with transition shock

The good news: These strategies can also benefit other students.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 5, 2018

Educators need emotional support, too

As more educators deal with students in traumatic situations, the emotional impact takes a toll.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 4, 2018

Ohio district apologizes for diversity activity asking students to choose who'd be saved from disaster

Students ranked a group of people, from most deserving to least, who they would save from a planetary disaster in a spaceship with just eight seats.

By Jessica Campisi • Sept. 4, 2018

With Michigan staring down a strict new literacy law, worries run high in Detroit

Teachers and advocates fear that high-poverty, urban districts will see staggering numbers of students retained.

By Christina Vercelletto • Sept. 4, 2018

School leaders can take steps to address equity issues

Staff members need to face these issues together and with a growth mindset to close achievement gaps.

By Amelia Harper • Sept. 4, 2018

New national data shows higher chronic student absenteeism rates

Much of the increase is attributed to more accurate data reporting.

By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 31, 2018

Tech offerings can create success in the new school year

A Massachusetts educator shares the tools she gathered during summer professional learning experiences.

By Amelia Harper • Aug. 31, 2018

Asset-based program consistently improves performance of 9th graders

Building Assets, Reducing Risks is growing this year as more schools discover its benefits.

By Amelia Harper • Aug. 31, 2018

Colorado's Teach for America responds to the demand for preschool teachers

About half a dozen of TFA's 51 regions, including New York, Chicago and Indianapolis, have already expanded into early education, but it remains a relatively small part of the organization's efforts.

By Amelia Harper • Aug. 31, 2018