Pre-to-3: Early-childhood community looks to new Opportunity Zone program to improve facilities

The Bipartisan Policy Center hopes the program will be used to build and enhance facilities, especially in child care "deserts."

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 14, 2018

Growing pains, grievances for new ESSA school report cards

As states roll out revamped school accountability systems, administrators say kinks including a lack of detail are hindering their effectiveness.

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 14, 2018

More state boards of education including students in policy decision-making

The students gain valuable opportunities to build leadership and soft skills, while boards benefit from the perspective of those most affected by decisions.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 14, 2018

Indiana state board suggests tougher rules for virtual charters

The state's fastest-growing sector of charter schools could slow down if lawmakers accept proposed changes.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 14, 2018

School safety commission to recommend scrapping Obama-era discipline guidance

The commission, which is set to release a final report this month, will suggest cutting a program aimed at eliminating racial disparities in school discipline.

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 12, 2018

Trump administration cuts Obama-era school nutrition standards

As part of the changes, previous rules guiding options on grains, milk and sodium content in school cafeteria lunches will be replaced.

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 11, 2018

New ESSA rules may target over 30% of schools for improvement

As states begin to determine which schools fall under the Additional Targeted Schools category, the numbers may be surprising.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 11, 2018

Study: Housing instability largest predictor of chronic absenteeism

Researchers at the University of Michigan's Poverty Solutions say districts should opt into a data collection system that alerts educators when students approach chronic absenteeism levels.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 11, 2018

Ed Dept to address TEACH grant errors, reconvert loans for thousands of affected teachers

Following pressure from an NPR investigation, 19 senators and its own inquiry, the department will retroactively grant credit to educators who can show their awards were unfairly converted to tens of thousands of dollars in loans.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 10, 2018

Is building more connected school communities key to stemming violence?

A senior policy analyst from the Brookings Institution says that by creating an environment that addresses students' social-emotional needs, schools can better counter factors contributing to violence at the ground level.

By Allie Gross • Dec. 6, 2018

White House releases five-year STEM education strategy

The Trump administration's report stresses partnerships and digital literacy to make the U.S. "the global leader in STEM literacy, innovation and employment."

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 5, 2018

Philanthropists have long favored ed — for better and worse

While private philanthropy is more important as ed budgets plateau, critics question an over-reliance on private funding and its potential to fuel inequities.

By Allie Gross • Dec. 4, 2018

New York City, Northern Virginia schools face mixed bag with Amazon HQ2

The company's split second headquarters is bound to bring investment and opportunity to both locations, but issues of overcrowding and affordability are among those giving stakeholders pause.

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 4, 2018

Study: Later school start times linked to improvements in behavior, achievement

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers found students at schools starting at 8:30 a.m. or later were less likely to be suspended.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 3, 2018

The K-12 Education Dive Awards for 2018

This year's awards recognize the industry’s top disruptors and innovators. These administrators, districts and trends are transforming the industry and shaping the future.

By Education Dive: K-12 Team • Dec. 3, 2018

Disruptor of the Year: Striking teachers in West Virginia

A February walkout over pay and benefits sparked an ongoing movement with significant public support nationwide.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 3, 2018

District of the Year: New Orleans' public schools

Some 13 years after Hurricane Katrina, the devastating tragedy has had a massive silver lining for the city's educational system.

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 3, 2018

Ed Dept under fire over FERPA complaint processes

Disorganization in how complaints are handled created a backlog dating back to at least the last administration, an audit from the department's Inspector General's office found.

By Allie Gross • Dec. 3, 2018

Should the US Constitution guarantee a right to education?

Since education isn't currently federally mandated, a Rhode Island lawsuit argues the state fails to give students the skills needed to exercise rights they are guaranteed, including voting.

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 30, 2018

Indiana State U: Administrators cite salaries among top teacher shortage contributors

Unqualified candidates, untenable job demands and a lack of governmental support for the profession also made the list in new research.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 29, 2018

Administrators in low-income schools must remain acutely aware of lead's impact

Less affluent students are more likely to live or attend school in older buildings that have lead in their paint or pipes, and exposure can have long-term effects.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 28, 2018

Teacher pay issue unites union, GOP in Indiana

In a year rife with demonstrations over educators' pay and benefits, growing unity on the issue across the political spectrum is yet another sign of success.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 27, 2018

Report: Federal immigration policies contributing to absenteeism

A report from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization says policies being implemented by the government "are detrimental to the education of those with undocumented status."

By Jessica Campisi • Nov. 26, 2018

Co-ops feed healthier finances for districts' meal programs

Rural and other small districts in particular can cut costs by joining forces on larger, more competitively bid food contracts.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 26, 2018

Office for Civil Rights to continue examining complaints from 'mass filers'

The decision comes after advocacy groups filed a complaint saying that ignoring serial complainants runs counter to the department’s mission.

By Allie Gross • Nov. 26, 2018