Dallas ISD trustee wants cameras in all special ed classrooms

Superintendent Michael Hinojosa doesn’t support the proposal, saying the cost to install cameras and store videos would be excessive. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 13, 2019

Supreme Court DACA case: Thousands of educators' livelihoods on the line

With SCOTUS deliberations starting Tuesday on President Donald Trump's rescission of the program, experts say ending DACA could have a "chilling effect" on K-12 students and educators. 

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 12, 2019

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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

Secret Service: 'Prevention is key' in addressing school violence

The agency's report finds that many school violence incidents could have been prevented and urges schools to create programs for addressing red flags.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 12, 2019

Study: Summer school for EL students could boost 4-year graduation rates

Researcher Angela Johnson also finds such programs can increase course-taking for high school English learners who have lived in the U.S. for less than three years. 

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 11, 2019

Low-cost, consistent administrator PD can address turnover

Lack of professional development can lead to low job satisfaction and increased rates of attrition for school leaders. Some districts are getting creative to solve the problem. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 10, 2019

Pre-to-3: Working conditions linked to high early educator turnover

Researchers seek to learn more about how early-childhood education programs can attend to providers' physical and mental wellbeing.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 8, 2019

Texas poised to take over Houston ISD

Experts say a takeover of the state's largest school district would be unprecedented in scale and will require "plans for every facet of the district."

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 8, 2019

SETDA urges lawmakers to embrace policies increasing school broadband speeds, access

While most schools now have broadband at a minimum recommended speed of 100 kbps, the organization suggests fully supporting ed tech tools requires a minimum of 250 kbps.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 8, 2019

LAUSD weighs allowing noncitizens to vote in board elections

San Francisco implemented a similar initiative in October, but few registered. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 7, 2019

Report: Many rural districts face education 'emergency'

The ninth edition of “Why Rural Matters” includes measures of college readiness and a focus on the needs of young children.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 7, 2019

For better college essays, focus on helping students write about themselves

The task is an uncomfortable one for many, but a number of strategies and resources are available to help put students at ease.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 6, 2019

3 ways to expand Native American curriculum beyond Thanksgiving myths

Because generalizations tied to the holiday don't paint the whole picture of the numerous cultures that were spread across the Americas, experts say schools should encourage students to "dig deeper." 

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 6, 2019

Census Bureau launches Statistics In Schools program ahead of 2020 Census

Experts suggest incorporating statistics and data collection into curriculum could further students' job opportunities later in life.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 6, 2019

5 big challenges confronting districts — and how they're overcoming them

Balancing school security with a nurturing environment and recovering from teacher strikes are among challenges districts will continue to face in the coming year.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 6, 2019

Integrating social-emotional learning in PE nets gains for schools

As emphasis on "whole child" education grows, experts suggest physical education is an ideal place to thread social-emotional learning throughout curriculum.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 6, 2019

Esports boom reaching high schools amid scholarship growth

Gamers were offered $16 million in college esports scholarships in 2018-19, but administrators are also recognizing opportunities to boost school culture through these programs.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 6, 2019

Teachers share what SEL actually looks like in today's connected classroom

We asked 2,400 teachers about their opinions on SEL and digital resources. Here's what we learned...

Nov. 5, 2019

US students show low-to-medium tech skills

A 12-country international study shows just because students grow up with digital devices doesn’t mean they have "sophisticated" skills.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 5, 2019

Districts, cities team up to create green spaces in 'park deserts'

Opening school playgrounds after hours could give 20 million people access to parks, according to The Trust for Public Land, and help build a school's brand.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 5, 2019

Retired school bus serves as STEM lab on wheels

Experts say schools can reduce waste and improve student access by repurposing equipment at the end of its initial lifespan.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 4, 2019

Study: Principal PD effort didn't improve student, school outcomes

The federal government’s evaluation shows a widely used University of Washington training program also didn't boost principal retention.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 4, 2019

Arts, SEL collaboration boosts school climate, assessment options

In the "whole-child" era, experts at a Turnaround Arts event described how the arts can help educators meet school goals and improve student learning.

By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 4, 2019

Seeing need for better tracking of work-related credentials, superintendent launches solution

Transeo, a platform for managing high school students' internships, community service hours and other work experience credentials, demonstrates the value of building ed tech around educators' firsthand experiences.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 1, 2019

Middle school principal: Phone a friend before hitting 'send' on parent comms

Taking time to listen and owning mistakes when they're made are crucial to building strong parent-school communication channels.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 1, 2019

New database aims to help districts vet thousands of available ed tech products

Jefferson Education Exchange's project lets administrators comb through the multiplying number of apps, platforms and other tech solutions. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 31, 2019