5 communities receive $30K in grants supporting SEL

The grants will help the communities implement the findings of the Aspen Institute's National Commission on Social, Emotional and Academic Development.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 20, 2019

Common Sense teacher survey confirms homework gap persists

The report says the issue is due in part to teachers refraining from assigning online homework to minority and lower-income students who have no computer or internet access at home. 

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 20, 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

Most states earn a C in ALEC's choice-focused report card

The conservative American Legislative Exchange Council’s annual take on education prioritizes charter growth and policies supporting school choice.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 19, 2019

Survey: K-12 principals most trusted to be ethical, responsible

A Pew Research Center survey also showed Americans believe principals are more likely to admit mistakes or take responsibility for them compared to Congress members, military leaders, police officers and tech executives. 

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 19, 2019

3 ways schools can prepare for natural disasters

Disaster and inclement-weather preparedness should take into account everything from the school structure to continued instruction on days off. 

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 19, 2019

Teacher residencies result in more hires than traditional student teaching

Longer, more rigorous residency programs attract and retain teaching talent.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 18, 2019

Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy

Recent state legislation nationwide focuses on including mental health and sexual abuse education in curricula.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 18, 2019

Salesforce provides $18.2M in grants to bolster math, computer science education

The cloud-based software company is among household names like Google and the National 4-H Council that have created grants to improve education, particularly in the STEM fields.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 18, 2019

Large print books can boost comprehension, put students at ease

Nearly half of students in a national study said they felt less reading anxiety when they read a book with a large print format.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 18, 2019

3 ways educators can give weight to student voice

Including students in classroom decisions and hearing their concerns when choices affect them can boost engagement at all grade levels, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • Sept. 18, 2019

Administrators get personal in their approaches to combat absenteeism

Many school and district leaders are embracing a practice known as nudging, which includes going door-to-door or sending text messages and automated calls.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 18, 2019

Shredding for school: Researchers study links between skateboarding and academic success

As skateboarding makes its Olympic debut in 2020, the sport's image is changing with the help of schools and community-based programs that see how it helps students be creative, resilient problem-solvers.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 18, 2019

DeVos: Federal funds for students with disabilities can be used for postsecondary ed

The funds can be used for comprehensive transition programs, which are college-based offerings for students with intellectual disabilities. 

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 18, 2019

Khan Academy offering new line of resources to districts

Anecdotal evidence suggests positive gains, though experts say more research is needed.

By Natalie Gross • Sept. 18, 2019

Navigating difficult faculty discussions doesn't have to be a minefield

An educator and coaching consultant says the best place to start is to acknowledge the issue upfront while addressing your own fears of the conversation.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 17, 2019

Study: Neighborhood conditions can impact pre-K effectiveness

A data analysis of Tennessee's state-funded pre-K program shows children from low-income communities gained more from the program than those in higher-income neighborhoods.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 17, 2019

Apps that connect teachers and parents can help overcome language barriers

Teachers are using new apps to improve parent-teacher communication and, in some cases, bridge disconnects with ELL students.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 17, 2019

School districts deploy vaping sensors in e-cig crackdown

The devices detect chemicals and alert school personnel.

By Natalie Gross • Sept. 16, 2019

District comms director roles growing in complexity

Social media is one way to reach large audiences, but older community members still appreciate newsletters.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 16, 2019

How school leaders can promote district diversity, integration

Patrick Finley and Damon McCord of the Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School share four strategies for creating an inclusive school community.

By Patrick Finley and Damon McCord • Sept. 16, 2019

Data platform connecting schools with art organizations expanding to six cities

Created by a Chicago nonprofit, Artlook ​combines administrative and school-level data with information on arts organizations looking to partner with schools.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 13, 2019

Pre-to-3: With play dates and Play-Doh, school leaders gain skills to support learning for 4-year-olds

The New Teacher Center’s Early Learning Leadership Program is giving principals a safe place to discuss learning through play.

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 13, 2019

Chicago Public Schools violated Title IX for 'systemic failure' to address student sexual violence claims

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights said part of the problem was the prolonged absence of a Title IX coordinator. 

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 12, 2019

New resources provide strategies to ease transition into kindergarten

One report from nonprofit New America focuses on communities taking a comprehensive approach to reaching families with young children, while another highlights relevant funding streams. 

By Linda Jacobson • Sept. 12, 2019

Cultivating socially aware classrooms starts with teachers' self-reflection

A veteran learning designer suggests creating inclusive classrooms in an era of politically divisive rhetoric is challenging, but professional development focused on inclusion can help.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 12, 2019