10 factors that help determine ed tech success or failure

Schools spend $13 billion annually on ed tech, and the EdTech Genome Project plans to further study the variables identified to help schools and districts make better-informed investments.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 13, 2020

Lawsuit against Connecticut school boards claims transgender student athletes are 'displacing girls'

In other recent cases, like Gavin Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board, lower courts have sided in favor of protecting transgender students' rights under Title IX.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 13, 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

Report: Principals want more support to serve special needs students

The RAND Corp.’s latest survey of principals also shows those in schools serving more students of color are more likely to say they could be doing more for special education students.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 13, 2020

Washington kindergarten center prioritizes play

The Pathfinder Kindergarten Center houses 545 students in a building with heated floors and multiple indoor and outdoor play areas.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 12, 2020

Curricular Counsel: The middle school 'revolution' starts with culture, choice

Derek McCoy of Georgia's Grady County Schools says engaging young teens during the awkward transitional years is about shifting how learning is viewed and embracing options.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2020

Green initiatives expand hands-on science opportunities for students

At Grant Elementary School in Missouri, students grow native plants inside a portable classroom called the Eco-Schoolhouse that sports solar panels.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 12, 2020

Report: Diversifying teacher workforce, linking preservice to later performance among 'high-priority issues'

National Academies research notes having same-race teachers benefits students of color, but also suggests all teachers should recognize the "assets students are bringing into the classroom."

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 12, 2020

Ed Dept launches school safety clearinghouse

The site follows the recommendations of the Federal Commission on School Safety and was inspired in part by Parkland parent Max Schacter.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 12, 2020

Study: Tough teachers get better results from students

A Fordham analysis of grading standards set by Algebra I teachers shows high expectations have long-term impacts and benefit all types of students.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 12, 2020

Is traditional assessment getting in the way of learning?

Moving beyond grades and test scores to identify competencies learners need to develop.

By Dr. Katie Martin, VP of Professional Learning, Altitude Learning • Feb. 12, 2020

Survey: Superintendents still overwhelmingly white, male

The percentage of superintendents of color is steadily rising, but progress is slow, according to AASA, The School Superintendents Association. 

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 11, 2020

Trump's proposed 2021 budget: ESSA overhaul, Title I cuts, CTE emphasis

The draft budget would cut key K-12 programs while funding private school scholarships in what one ed policy expert said is "educational whack-a-mole." 

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 11, 2020

Report: High-poverty schools' crowdfunding requests less likely to be fulfilled

Nationally, teachers spend $459 dollars per year on supplies, and data shows educators in high-poverty schools spend more out-of-pocket than those in low-poverty schools.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 11, 2020

National Dropout Prevention Center unveils guide for improving alternative schools and programs

The resource addresses topics such as culture and climate, instruction and whether students have opportunities similar to their peers in regular schools.

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 11, 2020

Future Ready Schools partnership to strengthen school boards

The program, Future Ready School Boards, is part of a new network with National School Boards Association aimed at providing support in budgeting, resources, professional learning and leadership.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 10, 2020

Michigan governor proposes $1M to pay off school lunch debt

The state's senate majority leader has also introduced legislation that would make lunch available to all students for free, as the movement to end lunch shaming gains momentum across the country. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 10, 2020

Transitioning students back to school after mental health crises remains a challenge

A Massachusetts program's successful track record, with 90% of participants staying on track to graduate on time, is leading to pilots in neighboring states.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 7, 2020

Study: Majority of students' feelings about high school are negative

Of those negative emotions, feeling tired "overshadowed" the rest, one researcher said, pointing to later school start times as a possible solution. 

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 7, 2020

5 tactics for turning around a failing school

A principal in Mississippi describes what it took to bring an elementary school's rating from an F to a B.

By Paul Lawrence • Feb. 7, 2020

Indiana lawmakers consider dropping student test scores from teacher evalulations

Teacher shortages, questions about standardized tests' relevance, and the Red for Ed movement's demand of greater support for public education have led to a national trend away from the approach.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 6, 2020

College Board: AP participation and performance grow 'in tandem'

But CEO David Coleman said a "real crisis" still exists in expanding access to AP courses in rural schools. 

By Linda Jacobson • Feb. 6, 2020

9th-grade math tutoring proves beneficial for low-income students

A nonprofit's free in-school tutoring program is reportedly paying off, with students gaining up to two years more math progress than untutored peers.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 5, 2020

Census data can bolster curriculum with real-world applications

Experts say bringing the data into a social studies class can spark a political discussion, while tying it into math provides practical application of skills. 

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 5, 2020

Can dodgeball teach empathy?

The classic P.E. game is being tossed by educators who say it encourages bullying. But some see it as an opportunity to model valuable SEL skills.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 5, 2020

Look deeper and within the community to make black history resonate

Examining local history, including young voices and challenging personal assumptions are all good ways to start, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 5, 2020