Is this the end of end-of-year testing?

Some states and districts are using other methods to arrive at a "summative" score, opting instead for “through-year” assessments that allow for instructional adjustments.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 31, 2019

Gallup: Pairing creativity, tech boosts student outcomes

A new report also finds that while traditional tests and rote learning are outdated, a large number of students still report spending a lot of time learning how to do well on standardized tests.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 30, 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

Land management partnerships allow schools to provide hands-on outdoor learning opportunities

Students are able to experience land management responsibilities, conduct conservation projects, and learn how to operate tools while also giving back to the community and developing SEL skills.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 30, 2019

Dyslexia focus produces results for a Colorado public school

The Academy for Learning, Literacy & Innovation Excellence is the state's only public school designed for students with dyslexia, with interventions like small group sessions producing higher reading scores by year two.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 30, 2019

LA Unified joins legal fight against Juul

District leaders say vaping is contributing to student absenteeism and behavior problems as they join others nationwide in suing the e-cigarette company.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 30, 2019

NAEP 2019: Reading scores drop for US students, with mixed math results

Mississippi sees the most improvement at the state level, with the schools chief joking other low-performing states can no longer say "Thank God for Mississippi."

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 30, 2019

50 States of Ed Policy: What could California's decision to delay the morning bell mean for other states?

A law delaying start times signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this month has stoked local control debates but could lead other states to follow suit.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 30, 2019

Counselor 'nudges' increase FAFSA applications, report finds

Students who received text-message reminders were also 20% more likely to enroll in four-year colleges than peers who did not get them.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Updated Oct. 29, 2019

Strong mobile device management a necessity for district IT efficiency

Experts say an automated device management system can save time and energy for district IT staff that are spread thin.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 29, 2019

How an instructional tech director helped rewrite LAUSD's narrative

Stepping into the role after a troubled iPad rollout, Sophia Mendoza has successfully restructured classroom tech initiatives in the Los Angeles Unified School District.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 29, 2019

Why I teach about the Holocaust

Marking the anniversary of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting, Daniel Shaner, a middle school English teacher in Pittsburgh, discusses how instilling empathy gives students skills to "survive the perils of the modern world."

By Daniel Shaner • Oct. 28, 2019

Chicago teacher strike: Same as — and different from — LA's

Both strikes signal a "new era of union activism," one expert says, but bargaining with a mayor adds a different layer to the negotiations.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 28, 2019

Assigned cafeteria seating can improve school culture

While the practice is rare, some schools have seen a reduction in lunchtime bullying as a result, principals say. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 25, 2019

EducationSuperHighway declares connectivity gap mission accomplished

The non-profit advocacy organization says just 743 schools remain to be connected to the infrastructure needed for digital learning.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 25, 2019

Top reasons K-12 professional learning can work best through an LMS

Why should teachers and schools consider an LMS to support continuous learning programs?

Oct. 25, 2019

School Halloween celebrations continue raising spectre of academic value

Religious and equity issues lead some districts to shun events around the holiday, but many are offering alternatives so all students can have fun.

By Natalie Gross • Oct. 24, 2019

Report: Afterschool Nutrition Program shows significant expansion, but needs more funding

Passage of the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Program by Congress would allow the initiative to serve more food and offer year-round meals, according to the Food Research & Action Center.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 24, 2019

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative donates $1.2M to 717 DonorsChoose PD projects

How recipients use the funds to build on existing shared professional learning goals can determine their effectiveness and influence curricular quality, an expert says. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 23, 2019

Amazon to fund computer courses for more than 100K high-schoolers

Tech companies are partnering with academic organizations to train people for the in-demand jobs of the future, including high schools.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 23, 2019

Research shows disconnect between results and students' perceptions of active learning

Harvard researchers find students' believe they learn better from lectures despite active learning producing better exam results, necessitating better communication of benefits.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 23, 2019

Girls Who Code's Reshma Saujani: Getting girls into STEM requires paradigm shift in strategy

Mentoring and addressing stereotypes of what STEM professionals look like can help female students envision themselves in these fields.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 23, 2019

District- or school-based coaches? Research shows it makes a difference

Experts recommend a hybrid model combining the strengths of both approaches.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 23, 2019

Study: My Brother's Keeper initiative in Oakland USD significantly impacts black male dropout rate

The African American Male Achievement program further demonstrates the impact of teachers of color, with additional focus placed on SEL and culturally relevant curriculum.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 23, 2019

West Virginia county targets poverty to boost achievement

McDowell County, among the nation's poorest, is one of many districts providing wraparound services to keep low-income students in school.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 22, 2019

Cultivating self-awareness to move learning forward

Learn about 7 self-awareness teaching practices designed to assist students with self-agency.

By Sucheta Kamath, MA, MA, CCC, BC-ANCDS, Founder ExQ® • Oct. 22, 2019