5 cool ed tech tools we saw at ISTE 2018

Robots for STEM and autism, increasingly interoperable platforms and more to keep an eye on.

By Roger Riddell • July 3, 2018

Nonprofit updates popular digital citizenship materials

As digital tools change, so too must the way educators teach children how to be safe online.

By Lauren Barack • July 2, 2018

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

Detroit schools superintendent proposes expansion of pathways to college

High school students could potentially earn college credit through collaboration with higher education institutions and community partners, such as the zoo.

By Linda Jacobson • June 29, 2018

Arts teachers lack training in working with students who have special needs

The Kennedy Center's Jenna Gabriel writes that the arts provide increased opportunities for inclusion.

By Linda Jacobson • June 29, 2018

Getting kids to embrace reading is only part of the fun

Summer reading programs are getting a makeover with escape rooms, ukulele workshops and Harry Potter birthday parties.

By Lauren Barack • June 28, 2018

Changing classroom layouts impacts students' academic, emotional outcomes

School culture is also key — from educators modeling empathy to helping students feel they belong — among crucial building blocks to motivating students to learn.

By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018

Bringing career readiness skills into the school day

Administrators should consider offering ways to master work skills throughout the K-12 educational experience.

By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018

Why students should have more agency in their learning

When students have a voice in their education, they can become more motivated to learn.

By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018

Seattle schools support students through HS transition

Students need guardrails as they advance into what can be a time of increased risk between childhood and adulthood.

By Lauren Barack • June 27, 2018

Tuesday at ISTE 2018: 'Tech Rabbi' inspires, ISTE U announced, educators 'Ditch the Textbook'

The K-12 IT mega-gathering rolled into its second day with a GM partnership around artificial intelligence and more.

By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2018

Monday at ISTE 2018: Neuroscience, ed leader standards and student data privacy

Couldn't make it to Chicago? We've got you covered with a rundown of some of the most interesting events and announcements from this year's show.

By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2018

Teaching students their voice matters, one story at a time

High school journalism programs combine real-world skills, collaboration and communication.

By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018

Makerspaces necessitate greater mindfulness of gender bias in STEM

All students are makers, and educators are well-positioned to encourage that line of thinking.

By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018

How rural districts can expand students' learning horizons

Online classes can bring specialized subjects to small schools.

By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018

Ditching the timed test

Students can show what they’ve learned without making them sharpen a No. 2 pencil and fill in bubbles.

By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018

Introducing some creative flair to math sparks interest

Art can help students visualize math concepts and bring some creativity and fun to learning while stimulating the brain.

By Lauren Barack • June 20, 2018

AP courses losing favor among more high schools

Eight elite private high schools in the Washington, D.C., area announced they are phasing out AP classes, saying the courses are so common many colleges no longer find them "noteworthy."

By Amelia Harper • June 19, 2018

STEM-focused program will test high-schoolers' soft skills

Students can submit their scores as part of college admission materials or when they apply for jobs, internships or other career-focused opportunities.

By Linda Jacobson • June 18, 2018

'Hamilton' helps bring history to life

A New York City student performs spoken word focusing on Phillis Wheatley's "personal history in context of what is happening in our country today."

By Yadry Monsanto • June 15, 2018

Pennsylvania bill would require civics exam for graduation

According to the Civics Education Initiative, 16 states now have some type of civics test requirement.

By Linda Jacobson • June 15, 2018

Can the Bible be taught in school?

Recent decisions in Kentucky challenge an established line separating religion and public education.

By Lauren Barack • June 13, 2018

How teachers can avoid their own summer slide

Students, after all, aren’t the only ones who can benefit from a little summer learning.

By Lauren Barack • June 13, 2018

Startup program connects dots between what students are learning in school, entrepreneurial verve

Students are gaining business skills and even launching their own companies before they leave high school.

By Lauren Barack • June 13, 2018

Computers can add distance to flipped classrooms

A veteran biology teacher suggests having students not only comment on each other’s posts, but add notes that “move the conversation forward."

By Lauren Barack • June 13, 2018

Finding curriculum for Next-Gen Science Standards an arduous task

While the standards have earned favorable nods from science teachers, few administrators and curriculum designers agree on what material is best.

By Lauren Barack • June 13, 2018