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Kentucky will no longer require teachers to earn a master's degree
Only three states — Connecticut, Maryland and New York — now require a master's degree or its equivalent for license advancement.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 24, 2018 -
Low-income schools try to beat absenteeism by installing laundry facilities
Addressing students' basic needs is increasingly seen as a way to improve academic outcomes, especially in low-income communities.
By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 23, 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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More than half of school violence incidents happened in just 10 states. Here's why they may have made the list
Threats made up more than 3,300 of the incidents — a 62% hike from the 2016-2017 school year, according to an Educator's School Safety Network report.
By Jessica Campisi • Aug. 23, 2018 -
Teachers prepared through alternative routes more likely to leave during the school year
The new study on more than 13,000 early-career teachers in North Carolina also finds that “supportive principals” can improve retention.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 23, 2018 -
Report: Shortfalls in employee benefits strain district finances
According to Bellwether Education Partners, district spending on benefits has risen 22%, compared to a 1.6% growth rate in overall K-12 spending between 2005 and 2014.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 23, 2018 -
Socioeconomic inequalities often land students of color in special ed, study says
They're not placed in this category because of racially biased educators, according to the study.
By Jessica Campisi • Aug. 23, 2018 -
Survey: Public support for teacher pay increase grows
Following a year of protests, public support for raising teacher pay is at a 10-year high.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 23, 2018 -
Colorado district moves to four-day week amid intractable budget problems
As enticing as it may seem for both budget and teacher job satisfaction reasons, a four-day school week is not for every district.
By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Summer learning helpful if families, educators commit
Summer learning loss is of concern to both educators and parents, spurring ongoing educational programing in the warmer months.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Peer learning can provide powerful, positive experiences
Circles can be used to help students get to know each other and even support academic learning, creating an informal space where pupils can work together on writing prompts or research.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Taking the stigma away from struggling readers
Children can learn to love reading if they don’t fear the process.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Creating a classroom that supports learning for all
An inclusive learning environment can be as simple as getting students involved in how they want to learn to adopting digital tools.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Teaching The Great War with magazines, medals and a letter or two
Primary sources can make history come alive, a world history teacher says.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Report: District leadership needed to spread community school model
“Working in isolation, schools cannot overcome the effects of concentrated poverty,” the authors write.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Gunfire at Florida HS football game isn't deemed 'school shooting' — so what is?
A narrow definition shapes the conversation and response to an issue that’s left more than a third of parents fearing their kids aren’t safe at school.
By Jessica Campisi • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Converting to a standards-based grading model requires careful planning
Communication is key to making a successful transition to a standards-based approach to assessment.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 22, 2018 -
North Carolina leads the way in education research
The state collects more education data and makes it more available to researchers.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Summer programs increase STEM learning opportunities for visually impaired students
Advancements in assistive technology and interacting with industry professionals helps students with blindness pursue interests in STEM fields.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 21, 2018 -
Principal: Play is non-negotiable for elementary students' cognitive development
The CDC suggests at least 60 minutes of recess for students, with play helping students develop important social skills and physical abilities.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 21, 2018 -
Study: Use of digital devices in class affects students' long-term retention of information
A study published in Education Psychology supports the ban on digital devices during class lectures.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 21, 2018 -
Soft skills are just as important as academics, say educators and parents in new survey
There is less consensus, however, on which specific skills schools should prioritize or who should teach them.
By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 21, 2018 -
District leaders need clear strategies to successfully manage change
Change requires an intentional approach and ways to measure implementation.
By Amelia Harper • Aug. 21, 2018 -
The right PD can be a game changer for educational equity
District leaders participating in equity-focused professional development describe it as "racial awakening." Here's how such a revelation helps students.
By Christina Vercelletto • Aug. 20, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Some states measuring student engagement as school success indicator
New research suggests No Child Left Behind ultimately had a negative impact on students' engagement in learning.
By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 20, 2018 -
Deep Dive
From NCLB to ESSA: moving toward student-centered assessments
ESSA has presented states with the opportunity to adapt how they evaluate student progress throughout the year and in traditional end-of-year assessments.
By Jessica Leigh Brown • Aug. 20, 2018
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