NPC '19: Principals share what keeps them in the profession

Some 35% of principals stay at their school for less than two years. Research from Learning Policy Institute and NASSP details why and strategies to improve those numbers.

By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2019

Silent alarms at schools may soon be required by federal law

Following the implementation of Alyssa's Law in New Jersey, a similar federal bill could require all public schools to install at least one silent panic alarm.

By Amelia Harper • July 22, 2019

Georgia, North Carolina join ESSA assessment pilot

The Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority program lifts some federal requirements related to student testing and encourages models that give teachers more useful data on student learning.

By Linda Jacobson • July 18, 2019

States' failure to track education funds complicates spending model overhauls

The cost of new statewide data collection systems to better track funding could be hefty, with one Mississippi proposal, for example, costing $11 million.

By Naaz Modan • July 17, 2019

Schools redress rules amid passage of anti-discriminatory state policies

Dress codes are frequently cited for unfairly targeting the female body, but some schools are giving students more control over what they wear. 

By Naaz Modan • July 16, 2019

Are state takeover districts losing momentum?

Though New Orleans' turnaround effort mostly stands out as a success, efforts in Tennessee and other states are flagging.

By Amelia Harper • July 15, 2019

Civil rights advocates call on Florida to halt student database

The breadth of information to be collected for a school gun violence prevention database, as well as access and security, are being called into question.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 12, 2019

Student suspensions linked to further delinquency

Analyzing responses from a sample of 6,876 12- to 18-year-olds, researchers find students suspended were more likely to report committing offenses such as assault, carrying a gun and theft.

By Linda Jacobson • July 12, 2019

Teachers sue Ed Dept over denied loan forgiveness

A new lawsuit claims the department failed to correctly implement the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program with intentional administrative errors.

By Naaz Modan • July 11, 2019

Ed Dept touts handling of civil rights complaints

The department's Office for Civil Rights says it has resolved almost twice as many complaints per year as during the Obama administration, but advocates say officials might be missing "systemic" issues.

By Linda Jacobson • July 11, 2019

E-rate remains critical to school broadband connectivity

Funds For Learning's ninth annual survey of E-rate applicants finds 70% reporting the program's competitive bidding rules are lowering internet service prices, though home connectivity for students remains a challenge.

By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2019

Report: More states pursuing innovative assessment models

But some are "responding to political pressures" against over-testing, according to a Bellwether Education Partners analysis.

By Linda Jacobson • July 10, 2019

Congress considering bills to free up more funds for summer food programs

A Food Research and Action Center report released Wednesday shows participation in summer meal programs has fallen for the past three years.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 10, 2019

New York, Chicago districts act to lower police presence in schools

African American students are more likely to attend schools where police are present — and disproportionately arrested at school compared to white peers.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 9, 2019

Democratic presidential hopefuls on 9 key education issues

Before delegates at the NEA convention, 10 candidates laid out their plans on topics such as teacher pay, charter schools and picking the next ed secretary.

By Linda Jacobson • July 8, 2019

What can administrators do to bridge the homework gap?

Amid the rise of 1:1 device programs, nearly 18% of U.S. students don’t have home internet access, and 17% lack access to home computers.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 8, 2019

ISTE 2019: 3 ways educators can improve advocacy for district needs

Creating a plan, getting a seat at the table and sharing success stories are key.

By Naaz Modan • July 8, 2019

Oklahoma sees 54% increase in emergency teacher licenses

Rural districts can have a difficult time recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers, and as the state faces a continuing shortage of accredited teachers, the need for emergency licenses is expected to rise.

By Amelia Harper • July 3, 2019

Providence school system faces state takeover demands from parents

A blistering independent report detailed issues including widespread and long-term use of substitutes with little training to teach core classes, the stifling of parent voices, and chaotic classrooms with little discipline.

By Amelia Harper • July 1, 2019

ISTE 2019: State leaders, board members talk school safety, data privacy laws

More technology solutions and surveillance mean schools must be wary of stringent regulations protecting student data. 

By Naaz Modan • June 28, 2019

Educators praise SCOTUS decision to keep citizenship question off 2020 census

Immigrant advocacy groups also say the ruling is a win for democracy, though it leaves the door open for the question to be presented again.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 28, 2019

More school districts creating threat assessment teams

As a growing number of school violence incidents are reported, many schools are looking for ways to identify threats before they turn into tragedies.

By Amelia Harper • June 28, 2019

ISTE 2019: Teacher of the Year calls for hope, connection in digital age

Administrators and other stakeholders also provided school safety, privacy and digital equity gap insights in sessions throughout the conference's last day.

By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • June 27, 2019

Hurricane-ravaged Florida district to receive $1.25M for mental health services

The approved state budget also includes funds that will allow the district to avoid layoffs.

By Linda Jacobson • June 27, 2019

ISTE 2019: Tuesday keynotes inspire educators to be 'limitless'

Sessions throughout the day also informed school leaders how to advocate for funding and implored teachers to reclaim agency in professional learning.

By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • June 26, 2019