Decaying school facilities pose health risks to students, staff

The proposed Rebuild America's Schools Act before Congress could provide $100 billion in funding for school infrastructure, though it has seen little movement.

By Amelia Harper • Aug. 26, 2019

Report: More states setting higher 'proficiency' standards on assessments

But some education leaders argue the term continues to create confusion.

By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 21, 2019

Summer Reading: Best practices on school safety and discipline

Administrators often face a delicate balancing act between keeping students secure and fostering a positive learning environment. To help sort through the issue, we've rounded up some of our recent coverage on these topics.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2019

NYC adopting waitlist system to simplify high school admissions

The admissions process for selective high schools in the nation's largest school district has been criticized by Mayor Bill De Blasio for perpetuating "massive segregation." 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 16, 2019

Ex-staffers: Bureaucracy, testing focus stifled ed innovation office's efforts

Former employees of Denver's Imaginarium hope to spark conversations about pushing back on state and federal mandates that use standardized test scores as the primary metric for student progress.

By Natalie Gross • Aug. 14, 2019

Labor Dept rules IEP meetings a valid reason for family and medical leave

The opinion gives educators a tool for helping families participate in addressing their children's special education needs.

By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 13, 2019

Schools increasingly underfunded as state funding demand grows, study finds

Funding distribution shifts partially explain the trend: States where federal K-12 spending increased aren't seeing the same boost from the state and local level.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 13, 2019

Pre-to-3: New center to track state policies on infants and toddlers

By the end of this year, the Prenatal-to-Three Policy Impact Center at UT-Austin plans to publish a list of policies found to support young children's health and well-being.

By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 9, 2019

As threat of ICE raids increases, schools can take steps to put students at ease

Sanctuary districts, "zen" zones, SEL and communication with families are among initiatives providing students from immigrant families with safety and resources amid an anti-immigrant political climate. 

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 8, 2019

State leaders share progress on building 'world-class' education systems

Expanding pre-K, increasing teacher salaries, and allowing elementary educators to specialize in a content area are among steps some states are taking to emulate top-performing systems, speakers at a NCSL session said.

By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 8, 2019

Common Cents: Networking with the Gates Foundation on school improvement

Allan Golston, president of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's United States Program, tells Education Dive that its K-12 efforts remain rooted in boosting equity nationally, applying lessons learned in light of local contexts.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 7, 2019

Does requiring seniors to fill out FAFSA forms increase college attendance?

One state saw higher ed enrollment jump 6% as a result, but observers say the move may be a hurdle for students who don't have adequate support.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 6, 2019

PDK Poll: Most parents would support a teacher strike over school funding

This year's survey also includes the views of public school teachers and covers topics such as religion, discipline and how schools are graded.

By Linda Jacobson • Aug. 5, 2019

Summer Reading: Effective recruitment and retention strategies

To help you prepare for the school year ahead, here's a roundup of ways districts and administrators are tackling growing teacher shortage challenges.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 5, 2019

Reports of sexual assault at schools on the rise, but the reasons are unclear

Researchers are unsure if the number of actual incidents is increasing or higher awareness from the "#MeToo" movement has led to more reporting.

By Amelia Harper • Aug. 2, 2019

As school year approaches, some districts still in contract negotiations

Teachers unions in Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, and Clark County, Nevada, say the possibility of a strike is still on the table.

By Linda Jacobson • July 31, 2019

Recess on rebound as states recognize academic benefits

Recess was among the first things to go when No Child Left Behind upped the ante on test-based accountability for schools.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 31, 2019

Colorado weighs public land for teacher housing solutions

Gov. Jared Polis is urging the state land board to find ways to provide affordable housing to teachers priced out of the rental market.

By Amelia Harper • July 31, 2019

50 States of Ed Policy: Do 3rd-grade retention policies work?

As districts use retention strategies to boost literacy, education experts point to examples of students dropping out in high school and question their effectiveness for low-income and students of color.

By Naaz Modan • July 30, 2019

School safety 'best practice' clearinghouse set for release

Federal agencies developed the resource to guide districts continuing to struggle with the balance between strong school safety and positive school climate.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 30, 2019

Chicago school board debates metal detector efficacy

Local school councils will have a say in whether to add metal detectors or remove those already in place on campuses.

By Amelia Harper • July 29, 2019

Analysis: Charters found to slightly increase school segregation

Findings suggest charter schools increase segregation within districts, but can have a mitigating effect between districts. 

By Naaz Modan • July 26, 2019

NPC '19: Finding opportunities in rising teacher, student activism

As teacher strikes loom and students raise their voices in response to safety and other issues, administrators have to expand policy advocacy and learning strategies, leaders say.

By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2019

NPC '19: Administrators, policymakers debate the state of public education

Nothing was off the table as education leaders discussed school choice policies, safety and more in a packed meeting hall in Boston.

By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2019

Pennsylvania district suggests students could enter foster care over lunch debt

As more districts look for solutions to growing lunch debt, many officials have expressed dismay at the use of lunch shaming to coerce parents into paying dues. 

By Naaz Modan • July 23, 2019