Report identifies 7 strategies for impactful assessments

The paper from the Center on Reinventing Public Education shows ill-designed assessments with no clear purpose can do more damage than good.

By Naaz Modan • July 2, 2020

History texts under scrutiny amid growing bias awareness

Critics argue uncomfortable details are often overlooked to fit history into linear narratives and state standards created by legislators introduce political bias.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 2, 2020

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Professional Development

Personalized learning experiences aren't just a goal for the classroom anymore — they're highly sought out for PD over traditional sit-and-get seminars. And there's no shortage of topics to cover.

By K-12 Dive staff

How educators, librarians are connecting students with books to prevent COVID-19 summer literacy slide

Students who continue reading over summer can gain a year or two over peers who don't, and physical books let them take reading outside, experts say.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 1, 2020

To find the best starting point when teaching formal communication, think informally

Using concepts students know from their lives can result in learning that feels more relevant and approachable, writes a high school educator.

By Lauren Barack • July 1, 2020

Will climbing coronavirus cases derail school reopenings?

In a Senate committee hearing, lawmakers and health experts said while reopening schools is important, increasing COVID cases are cause for concern.

By Naaz Modan • July 1, 2020

Despite Espinoza decision's 'seismic shock' to public schools, context may vary by state

Tuesday’s Supreme Court ruling allows states to enact choice programs that include religious options, but it may not fully clear the path for them due to the specifics of state constitutions.

By Linda Jacobson • June 30, 2020

Scaling back on standardized assessments makes way for creative instruction

Coronavirus closures demand creativity in subjects like science, tasking students with using household items to complete projects and experiments.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 30, 2020

Supreme Court: Public money can be used for religious education

Writing for the majority in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, Chief Justice John Roberts said no "historic and substantial" tradition supports disqualifying religious schools from government aid.

By Linda Jacobson • June 30, 2020

How will administrators incorporate lessons learned from summer protests?

Principals and superintendents are reconsidering the messages students are hearing from their schools, and the lens through which they learn.

By Natalie Gross • June 30, 2020

The Deep South was left particularly disadvantaged by coronavirus closures

Statistics show schools in the region have some of the nation's lowest levels of resources, and few families have good jobs, home Wi-Fi or medical insurance.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 30, 2020

Study: Uneven quality found in pre-K sites across NYC

The findings, the authors suggest, have implications for how officials handle reopening this fall.

By Linda Jacobson • June 29, 2020

States move toward waiving standardized tests for 2020-21

Some state and local superintendents and legislators are expressing a need for testing waivers — a potentially long-term change for high-stakes assessments.

By Naaz Modan • June 29, 2020

Chicago to connect 100K students to internet in $50M effort

The city is working with Comcast, RCN and advocacy groups such as Kids First Chicago, using federal coronavirus funds and philanthropic donations.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 26, 2020

Where does school cybersecurity stand in a year disrupted by coronavirus?

Despite a shift in the types of incidents reported, experts suggest devices could be compromised and "waiting" to be reconnected to school networks in fall.

By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2020

Ed Dept's final rule on CARES funding partially backtracks earlier guidance

In a final rule effective immediately, districts must choose between funding only low-income students or all schools, public or private, with CARES aid. 

By Naaz Modan • June 25, 2020

Chamber of Commerce report breaks down education, other opportunity gaps by the numbers

The compilation of research seeks to promote "targeted, data-driven, and sustainable solutions" to expand equal opportunity through policy and the private sector.

By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2020

3 superintendents share remote learning, back-to-school prep strategies

Three superintendents discuss the role of technology in supporting students' — and staff members' — mental well-being during at-home learning.

By Susan Enfield, Tom Leonard and Michael Muñoz • June 25, 2020

School districts, boards respond to calls for change amid civil rights protests

Renaming school buildings bearing confederate names and recognizing Juneteenth as a school holiday are among responses. But many say there is more work to be done. 

By Naaz Modan • June 25, 2020

Educators prepare to apply lessons learned in spring, summer to next school year

With expectations for the new school year ranging from in-person or live e-learning sessions to hybrid models, educators are weighing best practices identified thus far.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 24, 2020

There's more to geography than just 50 states and their capitals

Educators and social studies experts are committing to keep geography from vanishing from curriculum.

By Kathryn Baron • June 24, 2020

Improving LGBTQ representation in curriculum reduces stigma, bullying

Nearly 75% of LGBTQ students surveyed say they’ve experienced bias-based bullying, but inclusivity in books and discussions can help them feel reflected in class, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • June 24, 2020

College savings plans see pandemic-related declines

States’ efforts to “kickstart” families’ college accounts could also be affected by the recession, experts say.

By Linda Jacobson • June 24, 2020

Report: California schools see drop in suspensions for minor offenses

Rates have declined most for Black students, but Black and Native American students with disabilities still lose the most days of instruction, according to a Civil Rights Project analysis.

By Linda Jacobson • June 23, 2020

As states cut budgets, racial funding gaps between districts could widen

In a House hearing Monday, experts testified education cuts amid the fallout of the pandemic will likely disproportionately impact low-income districts serving students of color.

By Naaz Modan • June 23, 2020

Districts see room for growth in principal hiring practices

The RAND Corp.’s survey of 192 district leaders shows as they build leadership pipelines, some are still unhappy with candidate pools. 

By Linda Jacobson • June 23, 2020