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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 -
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Head Start quality varies across classrooms, study shows
Researchers suggest when making funding decisions about centers, it’s important to collect more accurate data about quality.
By Linda Jacobson • July 18, 2019 -
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TrendlineLearning 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.
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Study: Well-behaved kindergartners earn more as adults
Educators can impact a child's likelihood of future success by using strategies that teach self-control and problem-solving, researchers say.
By Amelia Harper • July 18, 2019 -
Coding teaches students entrepreneurial skills required for changing work environment
Coding educator Christina Lewis writes that the skills required to master coding programs, like problem-solving and creativity, will always be in high demand.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 17, 2019 -
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Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Adding financial literacy coursework and computer science training are among the top initiatives for state lawmakers nationwide. Education Dive has updates on key proposals.
By Naaz Modan • July 17, 2019 -
Podcasting can provide structure for research and writing
High school English teacher Jori Krulder uses the medium to ease students into developing thorough, well-argued pieces.
By Lauren Barack • July 17, 2019 -
States' failure to track education funds complicates spending model overhauls
The cost of new statewide data collection systems to better track funding could be hefty, with one Mississippi proposal, for example, costing $11 million.
By Naaz Modan • July 17, 2019 -
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Districts seek solutions for rising student anxiety
Because stress and anxiety stem from multiple sources, experts say school leaders should consider which approaches best fit students' needs.
By Amelia Harper • July 17, 2019 -
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Auditors find Maryland put students' and teachers' personal information at risk
School systems collect massive amounts of data, but sometimes lack the resources to keep it secure, experts say.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 17, 2019 -
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Study: Students advising peers improve their own grades
The researchers suggest peer mentorship may be a more cost-effective means of boosting student achievement.
By Amelia Harper • July 16, 2019 -
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Deep DiveBringing back retired teachers offers benefits, challenges
In recent years, leaders in several states have removed barriers to rehiring veteran educators to address teacher shortages.
By Christina Vercelletto • July 16, 2019 -
Schools redress rules amid passage of anti-discriminatory state policies
Dress codes are frequently cited for unfairly targeting the female body, but some schools are giving students more control over what they wear.
By Naaz Modan • July 16, 2019 -
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Microcredential programs offer teachers more personalized PD opportunities
Districts in several states are experimenting with the programs, but experts say careful vetting is needed prior to adoption to ensure they're worth the time and money.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 16, 2019 -
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By Liz Radzicki, Education Strategist • July 16, 2019 -
HUD plan would harm students in mixed-status families, educators say
If families with at least one noncitizen member lose housing subsidies, schools could see an increase in student homelessness, officials say.
By Linda Jacobson • July 15, 2019 -
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Shortage of cybersecurity pros drives districts to expand curriculum
To meet demand for skilled workers in the growing field, K-12 districts are offering high school students ways to earn certifications and college credit.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 15, 2019 -
Are state takeover districts losing momentum?
Though New Orleans' turnaround effort mostly stands out as a success, efforts in Tennessee and other states are flagging.
By Amelia Harper • July 15, 2019 -
Efforts growing to rethink the way schools use time
Districts are exploring new options related to class length, lunch periods and bell schedules to open room for more innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
By Amelia Harper • July 15, 2019 -
Bright from the Start: Department of Early Care and Learning
ColumnPre-to-3: Former Georgia pre-K students score higher than peers at 3rd grade
With the state's universal program for 4-year-olds now entering its 27th year, state early-childhood leaders say they're still learning how to balance access with continually improving quality.
By Linda Jacobson • July 12, 2019 -
Student suspensions linked to further delinquency
Analyzing responses from a sample of 6,876 12- to 18-year-olds, researchers find students suspended were more likely to report committing offenses such as assault, carrying a gun and theft.
By Linda Jacobson • July 12, 2019 -
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Civil rights advocates call on Florida to halt student database
The breadth of information to be collected for a school gun violence prevention database, as well as access and security, are being called into question.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 12, 2019 -
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Teachers sue Ed Dept over denied loan forgiveness
A new lawsuit claims the department failed to correctly implement the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program with intentional administrative errors.
By Naaz Modan • July 11, 2019 -
Ed Dept touts handling of civil rights complaints
The department's Office for Civil Rights says it has resolved almost twice as many complaints per year as during the Obama administration, but advocates say officials might be missing "systemic" issues.
By Linda Jacobson • July 11, 2019 -
E-rate remains critical to school broadband connectivity
Funds For Learning's ninth annual survey of E-rate applicants finds 70% reporting the program's competitive bidding rules are lowering internet service prices, though home connectivity for students remains a challenge.
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2019 -
Study: Promoting growth data may improve school integration
Research suggests parents may be more likely to consider low-income or high-minority population districts when presented with growth data over demographics and test scores.
By Amelia Harper • July 11, 2019
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