RISE 2019: What do education experts envision for the modern schoolhouse?

As the industry shifts and tackles its top challenges, experts in early-childhood, charters and testing shared how each fits into a new, more innovative educational model.

By Jessica Campisi • April 15, 2019

RISE 2019: DeVos calls $5B school choice proposal 'critical' for nation's students

At the 2019 Reagan Institute Summit on Education, Betsy DeVos said Education Freedom Scholarships and local empowerment would provide students with a "better education."

By Jessica Campisi • April 12, 2019

How do states' ESSA plans rate in promoting equity?

Based on 12 indicators including breaking the school-to-prison pipeline, the National Urban League rated nine states "excellent" in incorporating equity into ESSA plans, while 20 were deemed "sufficient" and eight graded "poor."

By Jessica Campisi • April 11, 2019

Data shows declining suspension lengths in NYC

Public outcry over lengthy suspensions that sometimes lasted up to a year has led to reductions of 40% for black students and 32% for Hispanic students in particular.

By Amelia Harper • April 11, 2019

Aligning federal policies key to form stronger CTE programs

A U.S. Department of Education official said coordinating K-12 and post-graduate efforts, as well as rethinking the surrounding dialogue, can help leverage ESSA and other regulations in bridging the skills gap.

By Jessica Campisi • April 10, 2019

AERA '19: Gaps between research, policy persist on gun violence prevention

In a town hall session, researchers highlighted school safety issues beyond guns, noting only 1% of homicides nationally occur in school settings.

By Linda Jacobson • April 9, 2019

As student voice rises, its role is particularly crucial in policy

During a discussion at the NASBE's legislative conference, state board officials and students shared how youth voice has improved policy — and how other decision makers can follow suit.

By Jessica Campisi • April 9, 2019

Over 60 incidents of mishandled guns at schools reported since 2014

A report from the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence notes many of these incidents involved school employees who had a school's permission to carry a weapon.

By Amelia Harper • April 9, 2019

Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy

Testing and equity in schools are among the top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on each proposal.

By Jessica Campisi • April 3, 2019

Personalized plans highlighted as comprehensive way to view student success

A Harvard University paper released Wednesday says such plans pull together students' goals, strengths and needs, but are "largely underemployed in the field of education.”

By Linda Jacobson • April 3, 2019

'Vast majority' of states inadequately support higher-poverty districts, report finds

Using effort, adequacy and progressivity, the report shows states spend far less than needed for lower-income areas to hit national average test scores.

By Jessica Campisi • April 3, 2019

Family-school ties at center of Tacoma homelessness prevention program

As Congress reconsiders what it means to be homeless, a program that began in one Washington school demonstrates the challenges of creating stability for families amid a dwindling supply of affordable housing.

By Linda Jacobson • April 2, 2019

3 big takeaways from the Ed Dept congressional budget hearings

House and Senate members grilled Education Secretary Betsy DeVos this week on the Trump administration's FY 2020 budget request. Here's a recap.

By Jessica Campisi • March 29, 2019

School resource officers need SEL training, experts say — but their preparation 'lacks consistency'

SROs versed in social-emotional capacities are found to have a positive effect on schools. Now, more states want to require training.

By Jessica Campisi • March 28, 2019

Kamala Harris proposes plan to up average teacher salaries by $13,500

The presidential hopeful's plan, which would be tailored to each state's pay gap between teachers and similarly educated professionals, would cost the federal government an estimated $315 billion over 10 years.

By Amelia Harper • March 27, 2019

California legislators weigh strict limits on cellphones in schools

Assembly Bill 272 would restrict or ban use unless there's an emergency or a physician deems access is key for health or well-being.

By Linda Jacobson • March 26, 2019

50 States of Ed Policy: A breakdown of governors' State of the State addresses

With nearly all 50 governors having delivered their 2019 speeches, we analyzed what they said about K-12 education and what it means for potential policies.

By Jessica Campisi • March 26, 2019

Should teachers choose their own PD?

District leaders say choice in professional development is good, but high-quality, standards-based options are necessary.

By Linda Jacobson • March 25, 2019

Ohio governor's budget proposal includes surprise $550M for wraparound services

Republican Mike DeWine’s "student wellness and success plan," if approved, would provide the 122 highest-needs districts an additional $250 per student — and there's funds for more affluent schools, too.

By Amelia Harper • March 22, 2019

Brooklyn charter's special education students outperform district peers under personalized approach

A strategy prioritizing pedagogy and individual student needs is helping the school, which has a 30% special education population, stand out in the nation's largest school system.

By Shawna De La Rosa • March 21, 2019

Chicago's massive $32M programming expansion aims to make neighborhood, magnet schools more attractive

The funding will be split between 32 schools to facilitate STEAM, STEM, World Languages, fine arts and International Baccalaureate options.

By Amelia Harper • March 21, 2019

Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy

Bible education and diversity are two of the top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on each proposal.

By Jessica Campisi • March 20, 2019

Stronger together? Illinois the latest state to consider school district consolidation

Combining districts can save money, increase bargaining power and create opportunities, but officials must weigh factors such as autonomy and transit.

By Amelia Harper • March 20, 2019

Success with Meatless Mondays depends on staff training, 'well-prepared' recipes

As the New York City Department of Education takes meat-free Mondays from a 15-school pilot to a district-wide sustainability effort, some food service directors say students should get to choose whether they eat vegetarian.

By Linda Jacobson • March 18, 2019

More states weighing mandatory recess, physical activity laws

As educators strive to balance academics and play, 12 states have either mandatory recess or daily physical activity laws, and others may follow suit.

By Amelia Harper • March 13, 2019