Beyond NAEP: Experts seek ways to address US 'reading crisis'

A new Educational Testing Service report recommends ways assessments can better diagnose gaps in knowledge and improve learning.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 18, 2019

Curricular Counsel: How a Minnesota district looks beyond assessment to measure success

For Assistant Superintendent Jana Hennen-Burr, the community's role in developing strategies around student outcomes is a critical piece of the puzzle.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2019

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Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

To foster a joy of reading in students, abandon time logs

A 5th-grade teacher found eliminating process-driven tasks, which made reading feel more like a chore than a fun activity, developed more confident, enthusiastic readers.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 13, 2019

New Jersey, Illinois among latest to mandate LGBTQIA curriculum

As more states pass laws requiring inclusive curriculum, a dearth of resources continues presenting a challenge in implementation.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 13, 2019

For better college essays, focus on helping students write about themselves

The task is an uncomfortable one for many, but a number of strategies and resources are available to help put students at ease.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 6, 2019

3 ways to expand Native American curriculum beyond Thanksgiving myths

Because generalizations tied to the holiday don't paint the whole picture of the numerous cultures that were spread across the Americas, experts say schools should encourage students to "dig deeper." 

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 6, 2019

Census Bureau launches Statistics In Schools program ahead of 2020 Census

Experts suggest incorporating statistics and data collection into curriculum could further students' job opportunities later in life.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 6, 2019

5 big challenges confronting districts — and how they're overcoming them

Balancing school security with a nurturing environment and recovering from teacher strikes are among challenges districts will continue to face in the coming year.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 6, 2019

Integrating social-emotional learning in PE nets gains for schools

As emphasis on "whole child" education grows, experts suggest physical education is an ideal place to thread social-emotional learning throughout curriculum.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 6, 2019

US students show low-to-medium tech skills

A 12-country international study shows just because students grow up with digital devices doesn’t mean they have "sophisticated" skills.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 5, 2019

Arts, SEL collaboration boosts school climate, assessment options

In the "whole-child" era, experts at a Turnaround Arts event described how the arts can help educators meet school goals and improve student learning.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 4, 2019

Dyslexia focus produces results for a Colorado public school

The Academy for Learning, Literacy & Innovation Excellence is the state's only public school designed for students with dyslexia, with interventions like small group sessions producing higher reading scores by year two.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 30, 2019

Land management partnerships allow schools to provide hands-on outdoor learning opportunities

Students are able to experience land management responsibilities, conduct conservation projects, and learn how to operate tools while also giving back to the community and developing SEL skills.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 30, 2019

Gallup: Pairing creativity, tech boosts student outcomes

A new report also finds that while traditional tests and rote learning are outdated, a large number of students still report spending a lot of time learning how to do well on standardized tests.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 30, 2019

Research shows disconnect between results and students' perceptions of active learning

Harvard researchers find students' believe they learn better from lectures despite active learning producing better exam results, necessitating better communication of benefits.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 23, 2019

Girls Who Code's Reshma Saujani: Getting girls into STEM requires paradigm shift in strategy

Mentoring and addressing stereotypes of what STEM professionals look like can help female students envision themselves in these fields.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 23, 2019

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative donates $1.2M to 717 DonorsChoose PD projects

How recipients use the funds to build on existing shared professional learning goals can determine their effectiveness and influence curricular quality, an expert says. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 23, 2019

Amazon to fund computer courses for more than 100K high-schoolers

Tech companies are partnering with academic organizations to train people for the in-demand jobs of the future, including high schools.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2019

Cultivating self-awareness to move learning forward

Learn about 7 self-awareness teaching practices designed to assist students with self-agency.

By Sucheta Kamath, MA, MA, CCC, BC-ANCDS, Founder ExQ® • Oct. 22, 2019

Human interaction, SEL in curriculum key to curbing cyberbullying

Focusing on interpersonal skills, even amid the perceived anonymity of the digital world, helps students learn to be more accountable in their words and interactions, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 16, 2019

Unplugging from tech important even in 1:1 schools

One New Jersey middle school principal worked with teachers to adjust curriculum for days where students would be encouraged to focus on peer interaction and collaboration.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 16, 2019

Researchers find kindergarten readiness test can predict early school success

The first year of school is a critical one, but readiness begins in pre-K and many districts are focusing efforts on increasing support.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 16, 2019

Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy

Before adjourning their legislative sessions, a number of states pushed bills around career and technical education relevance and bullying prevention.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 16, 2019

4 key practices for successful district-wide SEL integration

Superintendents and others highlight what schools can do to expand social-emotional initiatives, including positive messaging and culturally inclusive practices. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 16, 2019

Pre-to-3: App uses medical model to screen for dyslexia

​Children can administer the assessment themselves, and teachers get resources on how to respond if students are missing key literacy milestones. 

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 11, 2019