PreparED: PG County's David Brown balances customer service approach as first-year principal

Ready to roll out new initiatives at Hillcrest Heights Elementary School, Brown knows teachers are receptive to some of his ideas, but other approaches fall under the "not yet" category.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 1, 2019

Study: Early-childhood programs more segregated than K-12

Universal preschool models, as well as those that blend subsidized and tuition-based slots, offer more integrated settings, experts say.

By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 1, 2019

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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

Prevention education: Saying more than just "no"

See the five critical components to effective prevention, plus evidence-based tools for your school.

By Zach Wagner, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy, EVERFI • Oct. 1, 2019

Ed Dept awards $123M in grants promoting STEM innovation

The Education Innovation and Research Program (EIR) funds will target underserved students and areas, including rural populations.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 30, 2019

Increasing network demands require proactive ed tech management

Looking five years into the future while building out networks and ensuring cybersecurity measures are in place is among advice for district IT officials.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 30, 2019

To what extent will AI ultimately benefit classrooms?

While artificial intelligence stands to ease the burden of classroom management, privacy and inequity concerns persist.

By Natalie Gross • Sept. 30, 2019

Chocolate milk debate rages on as more districts ban the beverage

Studies show healthy school lunches can reduce obesity in students, but flavored milk remains a point of contention for many.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 27, 2019

Chicago teachers vote to strike

"Strike-ready" training begins Monday following 94% approval from the Chicago Teachers Union's 25,000 members, and a work stoppage could begin as soon as Oct. 7.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 27, 2019

Report: Larger charter 'market share' linked to overall achievement growth

Research suggests students of color in traditional schools benefit when more charters are in a given area, but benefits don’t extend to white students.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 26, 2019

It's time to recognize mastery in teaching

A Brooklyn English teacher writes that the New York City teacher evaluation system is headed in the right direction, but respecting teachers who have achieved excellence could have positive "ripple effects" on schools.

By Emily James • Sept. 26, 2019

Trump administration emergency response guide calls for proactive hazard prep

The guide instructs districts to help schools customize plans to their local needs and includes a checklist of actionable items.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 26, 2019

Report: Authentic learning could improve elementary math instruction

Shifting toward more student engagement in math requires school and district leaders to collaborate with teacher preparation programs, according to a report from 100Kin10.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 25, 2019

3 real-world curricula that teach career readiness

Experts say hands-on experiences help students make connections between their education and their futures.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 25, 2019

Portfolios expand options to demonstrate students' learning

Models like graduate profiles can showcase proficiency in a broader range of skills, providing a better portrait of what students know post-graduation.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 25, 2019

What do you tell young students wanting to know where babies come from?

With some states averse to tackling sex ed even with teens and many parents unsure how to approach those conversations, addressing these issues remains contentious.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 25, 2019

Study: Recession cuts came at expense of achievement

An analysis covering 2,548 counties across the U.S. shows the losses were greatest in districts serving poor and minority students.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 25, 2019

Poverty impacts achievement gaps more than race

Research from The Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University finds race is associated with achievement gaps because students of color are often concentrated in high-poverty schools. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 25, 2019

Long-term principals can make the difference for low-performing schools

With a stable leader, a Colorado school is seeing greater teacher retention and more trust among parents.

By Natalie Gross • Sept. 25, 2019

Creating an arc of change

Learn how teaching Executive Function is key to fostering respect, mental flexibility, and good student citizenship.

By Sucheta Kamath, Founder and CEO, ExQ® • Sept. 25, 2019

Massachusetts school's culture credited for 100% college acceptance rate

Leaders say the positive environment built by adults and students at Springfield Renaissance School has paid off over the past 10 years.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 24, 2019

50 States of Ed Policy: Where do top Democratic presidential candidates stand on K-12 issues?

With Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders currently topping the polls, here's what we know about their plans for the nation's schools.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 24, 2019

Growing ed tech demands stretch shorthanded school, district IT staffs

Cybersecurity in particular is a growing challenge for small teams with limited funds.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 23, 2019

Mississippi's first rural charter creates community controversy

Local parents, educators, school board members and the Southern Poverty Law Center say school choice has a racist history in the South.

By Natalie Gross • Sept. 23, 2019

Ed Dept plans to ax some teacher workforce, preschool questions from Civil Rights Data Collection

Though department officials propose districts collect more information on sexual violence and bullying related to religion, experts question how it will be collected.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 23, 2019

Why K12 professional development is best offered in an LMS

If we want teachers to embrace new tech it only makes sense to support them with training that aligns learning outcomes to learning paths.

Sept. 23, 2019