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'Bomb cyclone' brings widespread school closure, but e-days loom as future solution
The giant winter storm brought poor road conditions, frigid temperatures that caused school heating issues, and a need for cities to use school parking lots to allow for snow plow access on roads.
By Amelia Harper • Jan. 8, 2018 -
Higher ed trends and K-12 administrators to watch: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on districts to watch, makerspaces and nontraditional classroom furniture here!
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 5, 2018 -
Deep Dive
Literacy, music and teachers as innovation engines: The 10 most-read K-12 stories of 2017
With 2018 just beginning, take a look back at Education Dive's most popular features of the past year.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 26, 2017 -
How has the cyber charter landscape changed in the past year?
In an update to its 2016 investigation of the sector, Education Week notes that the schools now have a strong ally at the U.S. Department of Education.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Dive Awards
The K-12 Education Dive Awards for 2017
The 2017 Dive Awards for K-12 Education recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These administrators, districts and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.
By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Cool courses, HEA and Khan: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on institutional assistance to low-income students and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
School redesigns accommodate today's (and tomorrow's) teachers and learners
In open, flexible environments, "it’s the space and the instructional strategies that work together."
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The school that Khan built
In what could be the ultimate example of flipped learning, Khan Lab School students and teachers learn and work downstairs from Khan Academy, the repository of online educational videos founded by educator Salman Khan.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Tech and early childhood: Speakers say digital tools should be 'interactive with interaction'
A session at the National Association for the Education of Young Children's annual conference highlighted Fred Rogers' influence on the use of media with the youngest students.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 20, 2017 -
Gee, dyslexia and coding: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on efforts to address dyslexia in the classroom and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 17, 2017 -
School districts seek more cost-effective PD approaches
Are most professional development options for teachers worth the hefty price tag?
By Amelia Harper • Nov. 14, 2017 -
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Pre-to-3: Early educators head to Atlanta
A featured session at the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s annual conference is set to focus on technology use in early childhood.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 10, 2017 -
More families choosing online preschool to prepare children for kindergarten
Online programs can meet the needs of families living in areas where public preschool is not available or of those who prefer to homeschool.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Gates, credentials and partnerships: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on the benefits of university-industry partnerships and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Educators call on school leaders to unblock social media in the classroom
Teachers say they are missing out on digital citizenship learning opportunities around using social media responsibly.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 17, 2017 -
California demands $2M refund from virtual charters
An audit indicates the schools misused state funds.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Individualizing homework assignments can support personalized instruction
Personalized learning doesn't have to end when students leave the classroom.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 5, 2017 -
Increasing math instruction for ELLs could boost literacy skills
Smartphones could be used to access math lessons for additional at-home practice.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 4, 2017 -
Schools must plan to prepare students for uncertain job market
Experts argue over what the job market will look like in 10 or 20 years’ time, but they all agree it is changing.
By Amelia Harper • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Administrators consider teachers' professional learning needs in using digital, OER resources
Experts recommend redirecting textbook savings into teacher training.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Videoconferencing helps rural districts bring in qualified teachers
The practice is also suggested to improve collaboration skills by preparing students for a workforce in which they or many of their coworkers will be telecommuting
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 21, 2017 -
STEM and superintendent challenges: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on new college prep curriculum options and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 15, 2017 -
New study points to benefits of personalized learning
One Alabama district reportedly saw a 72% increase in test scores for grades 3 through 8.
By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 12, 2017 -
DACA, tech struggles and e-sports: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on Rhode Island's approach to university-industry workforce development partnerships and more here.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2017 -
GI Bill adjustments and ESSA: The week's most-read education news
Stay ahead of the class with the latest on STEM instruction's educational and workforce benefits and more here!
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 25, 2017