Walton Family Foundation expected to invest $200M in charters by mid-2020

The funds are being spent to improve charter facilities, as access remains one of the biggest barriers to growth.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 27, 2020

Is instructional coaching an answer to preventing waste in ed tech?

As schools work to unlock the full benefits of new devices and platforms, many districts are looking to instructional coaching to help educators tap into the possibilities.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 27, 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: Teacher prep programs boost emphasis on reading instruction

While many criticize how the National Council on Teacher Quality rates schools of education, the latest review comes in the midst of a national discussion over how children learn to read.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 27, 2020

Customized microcredential programs benefit rural schools with convenient PD options

These ​programs can be remotely accessed and individualized for teachers who otherwise have limited opportunities for personalized professional learning.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 24, 2020

Report: Climate change literacy, early childhood focus shaping STEM in 2020

Other factors trending in STEM include a more comprehensive approach to tech and a growing interest in computer science, 100Kin10 finds, but a persistent shortage of teachers remains a hindrance.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 24, 2020

Educational travel develops critical observation skills

Maine's 2019 Teacher of the Year Joe Hennessey describes how his tour abroad informed his instruction, arguing more teachers and students should have similar opportunities.

By Joe Hennessey • Jan. 24, 2020

Report suggests lessons K-12 schools can adopt from HBCUs

Recruiting and retaining teachers of color is a critical component, but that group makes up just 20% of U.S. teachers, and research says they feel undervalued.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 23, 2020

Supreme Court hears case questioning public funding of religious schools

As justices heard oral arguments Wednesday in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, educators voiced concerns that the ruling could "undermine" public education funding.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 22, 2020

School gardens teach students about plants and much more

Caring for a garden can be incorporated into lessons for most subjects, providing opportunities for science experiments, art projects and social-emotional learning.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 22, 2020

Letting students write on subjects they love fuels learning

English and journalism teacher Allison Berryhill finds when students explore topics they care deeply about in their writing, they strengthen skills that carry over into other assignments.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 22, 2020

Ed Dept launches OPEN Center to help prevent discrimination in schools

The move to support a more proactive approach comes on the heels of scrutiny from student advocate groups over the Trump administration's handling of complaints.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 22, 2020

Study: SEL program's impact on state test scores mixed

Researchers say student performance doesn't suffer when instructional time is spent on social-emotional learning, but academic gains might not be as significant as other large-scale studies suggest.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 22, 2020

More states expanding students' access to free school meals

A Vermont proposal to cover breakfast and lunch costs for all students is part of a growing response to the issues of lunch shaming and unpaid meal debt. But the debate over nutritional standards continues. 

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 22, 2020

Want better attendance? Look at principal quality

Focusing on Tennessee, new research has implications for how principals are trained, placed, supervised and evaluated. 

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 22, 2020

Teacher prep, equity top list of 'hot' literacy topics

The International Literacy Association’s survey comes as state ed chiefs gather in Washington, D.C., to discuss what some call a reading crisis.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 22, 2020

5 administrators to watch in 2020

Despite obstacles, these superintendents and principals have had tremendous success raising test scores, retaining teachers and working with parents, communities and school boards.

By Linda Jacobson , Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • Jan. 21, 2020

Supreme Court to hear case educators worry could 'destabilize public schools'

Among top concerns is that a decision in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue could “siphon off" already scarce public funds.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 21, 2020

States, municipalities adopting policies protecting black hairstyles from discrimination

Amid incidents calling national attention to the issue of hair discrimination, new rules are set to protect students from punishment under dress codes. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 21, 2020

School leaders can learn from Martin Luther King Jr's shared-power leadership style

Former history teacher Michael McQuillan writes how King and other key civil rights figures set an example for administrators.

By Michael McQuillan • Jan. 17, 2020

FETC 2020: Are you ready for a middle school revolution?

Middle school has a reputation as a tough period for students and teachers, but Georgia administrator Derek McCoy says it doesn't have to be that way.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2020

Ed Dept proposes easier access to federal funds for religious schools, emphasizes school prayer

Educators worry the U.S. Department of Education is blurring the separation of church and state, but a department spokesperson says it's doing the opposite.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 17, 2020

Report: DC schools' enrollment, test scores increase

But the city still has a high achievement gap, high rates of absenteeism and suspensions and a declining graduation rate.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 16, 2020

FETC 2020: Better PD through design thinking

The method allows educators to successfully craft lesson plans that integrate tech as a means to an end rather than the core component, speakers said.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 16, 2020

Study: Preschool expansion leads to gains for Massachusetts children

The study shows how the state used federal funds for early-childhood programs that led to positive impacts on early academic performance, especially among children whose home language was not English.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 16, 2020

Alaska considers consolidating its 54 districts into 18

Consolidation can benefit districts or states with tight budgets, but it can change school cultures, lower parental involvement and impact transportation costs.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 16, 2020