New science standards add pressure to physics teacher shortages

Under the California Science Framework, the State Board of Education recommends that all high school students take physics.

By Amelia Harper • July 25, 2019

Bonds built via tech-supported mentoring help carry at-risk students to graduation, college

Experts say it’s important for potential mentors to understand program expectations and have access to training.

By Linda Jacobson • July 25, 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

Report: 2.7M students suspended in 2015-16 despite efforts to curb exclusionary discipline

Among the recommendations from a new U.S. Commission on Civil Rights report are ongoing discipline guidance from the Education Department and appropriations for teacher resources, guidance, training and support.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 25, 2019

Will laws holding back 3rd-graders who read below level damage outcomes?

While Michigan is among 16 states to pass legislation allowing schools to retain students over reading proficiency, it is reportedly the first to launch a comprehensive review of the effects. 

By Naaz Modan • July 24, 2019

District's tech-savvy summer conference preps teachers for back to school

The iNNovate Conference in Virginia's Newport News Public Schools began with a focus on integrating ed tech into the classroom, but has since evolved to include sessions on student learning experiences.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 24, 2019

Personalized learning ripe for embedded SEL

A pair of Vermont educators suggest students' self-selected paths of study provide opportunities for collaboration and the development of other social-emotional skills.

By Lauren Barack • July 24, 2019

Bring physical computing to students with these 3 Raspberry Pi ideas

The simple, low-cost computers lower the barrier to entry for hands-on activities teaching students how computers operate, ed tech experts say.

By Lauren Barack • July 24, 2019

Oregon among first states to allow student mental health days

Utah recently passed a similar law, and mental health experts have hailed the measures as treating mental and physical health equally.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 24, 2019

More robust preparation, support crucial to build resilient teachers

A teacher training program in Illinois is working to accomplish this by offering more authentic teaching experiences.

By Amelia Harper • July 24, 2019

NPC '19: Administrators, policymakers debate the state of public education

Nothing was off the table as education leaders discussed school choice policies, safety and more in a packed meeting hall in Boston.

By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2019

A shift in the professional learning cycle

Professional learning isn't a linear process. Support educators as they move through inner and outer loops of learning.

By Mark Otter • July 24, 2019

Survey: Teachers need time, training to support students' social-emotional needs

While most teachers agree that helping students deal with social-emotional issues is important, many don’t feel they have the preparation needed, an Education Week survey shows. 

By Amelia Harper • July 24, 2019

Study: Most children with ADHD lack school readiness skills

Research shows children with symptoms of the disorder lacked language, behavior and social-emotional skills needed for early success in school.

By Linda Jacobson • July 23, 2019

Gates Foundation teases improvement network research as leaders begin sharing plans

While the foundation has provided little data on current progress in the $93 million effort, Columbia University research on the initiative's first year will be released later in 2019.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 23, 2019

Pennsylvania district suggests students could enter foster care over lunch debt

As more districts look for solutions to growing lunch debt, many officials have expressed dismay at the use of lunch shaming to coerce parents into paying dues. 

By Naaz Modan • July 23, 2019

Silent alarms at schools may soon be required by federal law

Following the implementation of Alyssa's Law in New Jersey, a similar federal bill could require all public schools to install at least one silent panic alarm.

By Amelia Harper • July 22, 2019

What it takes to make data work

Traci Stanley of Christopher House, a charter school in Chicago, outlines four steps for using data across multiple organizations to improve outcomes. 

By Traci Stanley • July 22, 2019

NPC '19: Principals share what keeps them in the profession

Some 35% of principals stay at their school for less than two years. Research from Learning Policy Institute and NASSP details why and strategies to improve those numbers.

By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2019

Cyberbullying growing despite efforts to curb it

Federal data shows the number of reported incidents increased from 11.5% to 15.3% between 2015 and 2017.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 22, 2019

Study: Tennessee's state-led school takeover effort largely unsuccessful

While a locally run turnaround initiative showed promise, recent results have been uneven, possibly due to a decline in effectiveness among incoming teachers, researchers said. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 19, 2019

Report: Youth sports fees increase while budgets remain flat

A new RAND Corp. survey and other analysis show that costs are a barrier to participation for students from low-income families.

By Linda Jacobson • July 19, 2019

NPC 2019: 7 best practices principals picked up from social media

Professional learning networks can provide lessons on improving everything from student voice and parent involvement to encouraging students to read.

By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2019

What does 'whole child education' really mean?

Educators define the term differently, which impacts teaching practices in the classroom, according to an EdSurge report.

By Amelia Harper • July 19, 2019

Ed tech should enhance learning in 'meaningful ways'

An Indianapolis district IT leader demonstrates how technology allows teachers to more efficiently meet students' individual needs.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 18, 2019

Georgia, North Carolina join ESSA assessment pilot

The Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority program lifts some federal requirements related to student testing and encourages models that give teachers more useful data on student learning.

By Linda Jacobson • July 18, 2019