4 crucial pieces of guidance as districts prepare coronavirus response

As COVID-19 spreads, states and districts already affected by the outbreak share tips around continuing learning and district services during closures.

By Naaz Modan • March 6, 2020

Study: Classroom segregation persists in many integrated schools

Researchers compared patterns of in-school segregation in North Carolina, finding more racially and ethnically diverse schools were more likely to be segregated at the classroom level. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • March 5, 2020

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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

4 steps for a successful instructional reboot

Two Ohio middle school teachers share lessons from using an online reading platform to support a complete reading curriculum overhaul.

By ​Polly Walters and Chris Kuenning • March 5, 2020

Using storytelling to teach critical thinking to students

Scaffolding literature so students explore thematic components can improve engagement and open connections to other academic areas, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • March 4, 2020

Project-based learning opportunities are in genealogy's DNA

The subject can engage students in personally relevant material while honing research and organizational skills, as one Massachusetts teacher has found.

By Shawna De La Rosa • March 4, 2020

DC area school districts revamp policies to address bias, hatred

School officials are tackling the issue with strategic adjustments that include not looking at incidents in isolation and strengthening diversity and inclusion.

By Natalie Gross • March 4, 2020

California voters turn down $15B bond issue for schools, higher ed facilities

Another ballot measure affecting education funding — one that addresses taxes on commercial and industrial properties — is on the ballot for November.

By Linda Jacobson • March 4, 2020

Research: Schools lack specialized expertise, resources for special ed programs

A CRPE report shows parents of students with disabilities struggle to find charters that fit their children's needs and feel the information-gathering process falls largely on them.

By Shawna De La Rosa • March 4, 2020

Brooklyn's UFT Charter School requests to transition to traditional public school

The move comes amid dwindling charter support nationally, and educators say it would allow students better AP, tech, math and dual-language access.

By Shawna De La Rosa • March 3, 2020

Should school physical fitness tests measure body fat?

California is considering abandoning a test that collects the measurement, but some stakeholders support adopting a different measurement as more students show signs of early obesity.

By Shawna De La Rosa • March 3, 2020

Report: Safety tip lines flag bullying, drug use, suicide risk

Though the technology was originally meant to identify gun violence threats, a national study found 75% of principals thought tip lines made them more aware of overall safety issues in their schools.

By Naaz Modan • March 2, 2020

Soft skills are an invaluable 'counterpart to STEM.' Here's how a USC program is equipping teens

The Center for Third Space Thinking usually trains corporate executives, but founder Ernest Wilson says there are five competencies K-12 students "desperately need" to succeed in a tech-focused world. 

By Linda Jacobson • March 2, 2020

DeVos' proposed Civil Rights Data Collection changes a 'double whammy' for students of color, lawmakers say

The changes, which would eliminate racial and ethnic disaggregation in data on preschool suspension, came under fire from Democratic representatives during a Thursday committee hearing.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 28, 2020

5 critical steps to securing modern school networks

A district director of information technology details how to protect schools from increasing ransomware attacks that have cost organizations billions of dollars.

By Matthew J. Frederickson • Feb. 28, 2020

Study: Skateboarding fosters 21st century, SEL skills

Skateboarders often live “on the margins of mainstream society,” the researchers find, but they encourage educators to help students apply their skills to education and job opportunities. 

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 28, 2020

Gamifying PD is better for teacher engagement, participation

Just like students, teachers are inspired by choice, competition and rewards in their learning, experts say. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 27, 2020

Ed Dept announces strict K-12 Title IX enforcement to address sexual assault

The compliance crackdown follows two recent high-profile cases of districts reportedly enabling sexual misconduct and will include review of how cases, including those involving staff, are handled.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 27, 2020

Report identifies strategies for scaling work-based learning

A National Governors Association report aims to narrow the gap between skills employers seek and the skills employees entering the workforce possess.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 27, 2020

Conservative groups sue over California law restricting public employers' anti-union speech

One plaintiff is a former school board member who says the law interferes with elected officials’ ability to represent their constituents.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 27, 2020

Georgia pre-K program enhances student learning with farm stand

Specialists say community gardens offer many developmental benefits to young students, and a farm stand can acclimate them to healthy eating choices and handling money.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 26, 2020

Teaching students to use what's around them bolsters critical thinking

A middle school math teacher says having students use resources like calculators to identify different approaches to problems strengthens soft skills.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 26, 2020

Teaching teens about healthy relationships, consent key to preventing dating violence

About 1 in 11 high school females and 1 in 15 high school males nationally reported having experienced physical dating violence in the past year, according to the CDC.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 26, 2020

Is edTPA standing in the way of getting more teachers into classrooms?

The Pearson-scored test is meant to assess whether prospective educators have the skills to teach, but critics question the time and cost involved, its reliability and Pearson's "corporate profits."

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 26, 2020

House ed chair Scott refocusing attention on Rebuild America's Schools Act

The bill, which proposes a $100 billion investment to improve facilities and technology, will likely be included in a larger infrastructure package the House is working on.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 26, 2020

Meetup gives black male teachers helpful support, but retention issues remain

Black educators are often called upon to fill a variety of roles for students of color, but low pay and lack of support remain barriers to retaining them.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 25, 2020