Reports of sexual assault at schools on the rise, but the reasons are unclear

Researchers are unsure if the number of actual incidents is increasing or higher awareness from the "#MeToo" movement has led to more reporting.

By Amelia Harper • Aug. 2, 2019

FCC to consider allowing families without WiFi to apply for E-Rate

In response to a Government Accountability Office recommendation, the FCC is collecting data and exploring a possible solution to close the homework gap.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 2, 2019

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Learning Loss

Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

By K-12 Dive staff

Chicago Opportunity School program increases one-year teacher retention to 67%

Two-thirds of teachers in the program, which now includes 60 schools, are teaching subjects in high demand and short supply.

By Amelia Harper • Aug. 2, 2019

Change management strategies can make or break ed tech initiatives

A former school administrator suggests timing and training are crucial factors in cultivating a culture where educators are inspired to try new resources.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 1, 2019

Mass transit partnerships may reduce transportation costs

Indianapolis charters found partnering with the IndyGo bus service is more cost-effective than using traditional school buses, and the public school district is now exploring the idea for high-schoolers.

By Amelia Harper • Aug. 1, 2019

5 steps for improving urban schools through autonomous leadership

Retired administrator Eugene Butler Jr. writes that districts need to "respect the expertise of the educators in the trenches."

By Eugene Butler Jr. • Aug. 1, 2019

Is your school district prepared for a natural disaster?

Denver-area districts couldn't secure enough property insurance after a damaging hailstorm, so administrators are seeking better ways to plan for the next natural disaster.

By Amelia Harper • Aug. 1, 2019

Vetting, PD central to unlocking digital content's benefits for teachers

Experts say strong district-level support that demonstrates how to get the most out of a program is key to enhancing learning and saving teachers time.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 31, 2019

Curricular Counsel: Small steps reap big gains in classroom redesigns

For Robert Dillon, director of innovative learning for School District of University City in Missouri, success is rooted in gaining students' opinions with limited tests of new furniture and layouts before big decisions are made.

By Roger Riddell • July 31, 2019

Teacher views plagiarism as opportunity for second chance

Iowa English and journalism teacher Allison Berryhill says giving students a chance to repeat their work instead of taking a punitive course of action can teach resilience.

By Lauren Barack • July 31, 2019

Recess on rebound as states recognize academic benefits

Recess was among the first things to go when No Child Left Behind upped the ante on test-based accountability for schools.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 31, 2019

Report offers recommendations to improve programs for English learners with disabilities

English learners are at risk for being both under- and over-identified for special education services, according to the New America report.

By Naaz Modan • July 31, 2019

As school year approaches, some districts still in contract negotiations

Teachers unions in Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, and Clark County, Nevada, say the possibility of a strike is still on the table.

By Linda Jacobson • July 31, 2019

Colorado weighs public land for teacher housing solutions

Gov. Jared Polis is urging the state land board to find ways to provide affordable housing to teachers priced out of the rental market.

By Amelia Harper • July 31, 2019

Study: Latino children attending more racially isolated elementary schools

The results show, however, that poor students, regardless of their race or ethnicity, are more likely to enter economically integrated schools.

By Linda Jacobson • July 30, 2019

Survey: Teachers want multiple options for responding to student misbehavior

The Thomas B. Fordham Institute's research shows while teachers are supportive of approaches such as restorative practices, both black and white teachers still think suspension is appropriate in some cases.

By Linda Jacobson • July 30, 2019

50 States of Ed Policy: Do 3rd-grade retention policies work?

As districts use retention strategies to boost literacy, education experts point to examples of students dropping out in high school and question their effectiveness for low-income and students of color.

By Naaz Modan • July 30, 2019

School safety 'best practice' clearinghouse set for release

Federal agencies developed the resource to guide districts continuing to struggle with the balance between strong school safety and positive school climate.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 30, 2019

Data experts crunch numbers to optimize school bus routes

Algorithms are generating solutions to transportation problems that district leaders can’t solve on their own.

By Linda Jacobson • July 29, 2019

Chicago school board debates metal detector efficacy

Local school councils will have a say in whether to add metal detectors or remove those already in place on campuses.

By Amelia Harper • July 29, 2019

Districts offering financial incentives for paraprofessionals to fill special ed roles

Denver is among the districts exploring recruitment and retention strategies to avoid starting the year with openings in these particularly hard-to-fill jobs.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 29, 2019

NAEP to be streamlined in cost-saving measure, but may provide more data

Organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts contend that cutting subjects like the arts, geography and economics may be counterproductive.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 26, 2019

Detroit district bringing security operations in-house to combat turnover, improve culture

The district plans to hire 91 full-time guards in 39 schools, with principals now supervising security.

By Amelia Harper • July 26, 2019

Analysis: Charters found to slightly increase school segregation

Findings suggest charter schools increase segregation within districts, but can have a mitigating effect between districts. 

By Naaz Modan • July 26, 2019

NPC '19: Finding opportunities in rising teacher, student activism

As teacher strikes loom and students raise their voices in response to safety and other issues, administrators have to expand policy advocacy and learning strategies, leaders say.

By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2019