Report: California's class-size reduction effort led to academic gains

Smaller classes drew students from private schools and even led families to move into different neighborhoods so their children could attend schools involved in the program.  

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 11, 2018

Gates Foundation asks for proposals supporting Networks for School Improvement

The initiative was announced in the fall when Bill Gates detailed a shift in the foundation's educational philanthropy priorities, and the request for proposals will be open through Feb. 21.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 11, 2018

Louisiana works to reverse high retention rates

One study shows that 23% of students in the state have been held back, compared with 9% nationally.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 9, 2018

Maine spending welfare funds on after-school programs

Critics say the plan takes cash away from low-income families needed to meet basic needs. 

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 9, 2018

Pennsylvania administrator says meaningful innovation requires sky-high goals

Schools must strive to improve by at least 10 times to overcome obstacles presented by policies and slow rates of change, according to Samuel Mormando.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 9, 2018

Despite ESSA flexibility, most districts still lack choice on high school assessments

So far, only two states have plans to let districts use the ACT or SAT as an alternative to a state assessment in high school.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 9, 2018

Los Angeles superintendent to step down

Michelle King is expected to retire by June following the revelation that she has been battling cancer during a medical leave that began in September.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2018

Are letter grades headed the way of the dinosaurs?

At least a dozen states have put policies in place that favor moving away from traditional methods of assessing students.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 8, 2018

'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

E-rate concerns rise in wake of net neutrality decision

Experts are largely concerned about modest changes in the short-term, but some have suggested cuts could come to the program's funding cap.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 5, 2018

New York governor commits to ending lunch shaming

The state is the latest to move on addressing the issue, which has also drawn bi-partisan support at the federal level.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 5, 2018

Rural administrator groups say broadband access, funding remain top tech challenges

Their smaller size, however, allows them to be more flexible and give administrators more ownership in what happens in schools.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 4, 2018

Apprenticeships offer benefits for both students and businesses

Administrators can build support for such programs by touting student benefits like opportunities to earn money, college credit and training in high-demand career fields.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 4, 2018

Study: Performance pay system leads to small gains in student learning

The Teacher Incentive Fund provided grants to help states and districts create such systems for teachers and principals in high-need schools.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 4, 2018

Nontraditional classroom furniture offers physical, cognitive benefits

In addition to helping students burn more calories, flexible seating options also more closely mimic seating options in many modern office environments.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2018

5 K-12 administrators to watch in 2018

These school and district leaders excel at tackling the issues facing education, from stabilizing entire districts to implementing classroom tech and improving community engagement.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2018

How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could affect K-12 education

Here's a cheat sheet for what the tax overhaul means for your field, and more.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 29, 2017

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

Texas pilot letting districts determine how they want to be graded

The participating districts will be able to continue using the measures they choose after the pilot ends. 

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 22, 2017

Educator expense deduction doesn't cover amount most have to spend

Teachers spend an average of $530 out of their own pockets each year on supplies — and for many, that number can easily climb to $1,000.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 22, 2017

New York state first to implement mental health ed across all grades

The new curriculum will include elements such as personal responsibility for mental health and recognizing signs and symptoms of mental illness.

By Amelia Harper • Dec. 22, 2017

UPDATED: Congress provides CHIP funding in budget stopgap

The program was set to run out of money in early 2018, but is now funded through March.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 21, 2017

86% of teachers report being impacted by changes or reforms in recent years

Some 56% say the changes have been "way too much" or "too much," though close to a third contend the amount of change was "just about right."

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 21, 2017

DeVos calls for more innovation during Rethink School Summit

Charter operators and independent schools were largely represented at the Tuesday event.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 20, 2017