School network emphasizes collaboration in personalized learning model

Despite a plethora of tech tools and rhetoric centered around personalization, the EL Education network's approach prioritizes peer-to-peer socialization.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 9, 2019

6 K-12 trends to watch in 2019

With the events of the past year as prologue, school climate and culture, new leadership models, and accountability, among others, will dominate the industry in the coming year.

By Roger Riddell , Linda Jacobson , Jessica Campisi • Jan. 7, 2019

Explore the Trendline➔

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

How can school, district leaders help students learn to read?

Literacy is one of the most important aspects of education, but the teaching methods and achievement metrics employed often aren't in line with research.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 7, 2019

Alabama students to plan, promote rock concerts

Students in multiple career-focused programs, including culinary arts and construction, will also be part of organizing the shows.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 2, 2019

Rhode Island education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Ohio education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

New Jersey education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Minnesota education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Maine education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Kentucky education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Georgia education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Florida education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Arkansas education policy

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By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Alaska education policy

EDITOR'S NOTE: While this list is extensive, it is not complete and will continue to be updated. Know of any legislation that's not on this list? Let us know here. February After Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed a $20 million cut to education funding in a supplemental budget bill...

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 1, 2019

Doodling builds confidence, memory

Research published in Applied Cognitive Psychology showed those who were able to sketch during a call had a 29% better recollection than those who didn’t.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 19, 2018

Are alternative assessments better-suited to evaluate students?

With traditional testing upping student stress while not measuring soft skills, some schools are ditching the method in favor of other assessment methods.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 19, 2018

Career planning helps middle-schoolers prepare for the future

Early exposure to job pathways can help students see how what they learn in class is relevant to their futures. 

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 19, 2018

Students learn to pivot by example when lessons don't go as planned

A Colorado educator learned firsthand that, when lessons don't work out as intended, letting students see teachers adapt to the situation demonstrates valuable life skills.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 19, 2018

Anonymous peer editing fosters soft skills, improves classroom culture

An English language arts teacher says her students' views on assignments were transformed by the exercise, leading to a more positive environment.

By Jessica Campisi • Dec. 17, 2018

Meditation rekindles students' energy, focus

In an Australian primary school classroom, students do a few minutes of guided meditation each day to help them take a break.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 12, 2018

Digital portfolios allow more space to assess student learning

A Wisconsin principal suggests students gain the added benefit of exercising crucial digital and soft skills while giving their teachers more material to tailor personalized feedback.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 12, 2018

Co-teaching requires trust, comfort in sharing control

Some educators find the model beneficial for special education inclusion, but researchers note it necessitates additional time and energy to make the partnerships work.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 12, 2018

Impact of student health on achievement rises to forefront in whole-child approach

Physical and emotional barriers to learning can be addressed at many points throughout curriculum, a former superintendent says.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 12, 2018

Code-cracking puzzles are a gateway to higher math

Teaching the long history of ciphers, cryptography and code breaking expands students' ideas of how math fits into the real world.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 12, 2018

$4.4M in grant funds help California administrators improve STEM instruction

Some county offices of education are building STEM leadership into the requirements for an administrative credential.

By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 11, 2018