ISTE 2019: Access, teacher training key to tackling digital divide

Leaders from the Parkland School District in Pennsylvania discuss how they're closing the gap to provide students with "anytime, anywhere learning."

By Naaz Modan • July 1, 2019

Providence school system faces state takeover demands from parents

A blistering independent report detailed issues including widespread and long-term use of substitutes with little training to teach core classes, the stifling of parent voices, and chaotic classrooms with little discipline.

By Amelia Harper • July 1, 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

Community liaisons help schools reach out to parents of color

Districts like Minneapolis Public Schools are finding the "parent participatory evaluation" method increases trust and support while lessening cross-cultural misunderstandings.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 1, 2019

ISTE 2019: State leaders, board members talk school safety, data privacy laws

More technology solutions and surveillance mean schools must be wary of stringent regulations protecting student data. 

By Naaz Modan • June 28, 2019

Janus: Employees should 'make their own decision' about union membership

A year after the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, teachers unions say they're growing, but so are efforts to inform teachers of their rights to opt out.

By Linda Jacobson • June 28, 2019

Educators praise SCOTUS decision to keep citizenship question off 2020 census

Immigrant advocacy groups also say the ruling is a win for democracy, though it leaves the door open for the question to be presented again.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 28, 2019

More school districts creating threat assessment teams

As a growing number of school violence incidents are reported, many schools are looking for ways to identify threats before they turn into tragedies.

By Amelia Harper • June 28, 2019

Open house: District leaders invite realtors for inside view on what schools offer

As schools face growing competition, administrators and community leaders reach out to those guiding families in their housing search.

By Lucy Hood • June 27, 2019

ISTE 2019: Teacher of the Year calls for hope, connection in digital age

Administrators and other stakeholders also provided school safety, privacy and digital equity gap insights in sessions throughout the conference's last day.

By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • June 27, 2019

Hurricane-ravaged Florida district to receive $1.25M for mental health services

The approved state budget also includes funds that will allow the district to avoid layoffs.

By Linda Jacobson • June 27, 2019

California doctors to begin screening children for trauma

The state legislature allocated $45 million to reimburse doctors for screening low-income patients for trauma, and another $50 million for training on how to conduct the screenings.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 27, 2019

Governors in 22 states have proposed teacher pay raises

Some teachers, however, say the increases are still too small to overcome the stagnant wages they've seen over the past decade.

By Amelia Harper • June 26, 2019

ISTE 2019: Tuesday keynotes inspire educators to be 'limitless'

Sessions throughout the day also informed school leaders how to advocate for funding and implored teachers to reclaim agency in professional learning.

By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • June 26, 2019

ISTE 2019: Where does computational thinking fit in curriculum? Everywhere

Teaching computational thinking skills doesn't have to come at the expense of a well-rounded education. They can be applied to and found in a number of real-world situations, from music to engineering, presenters said.

By Roger Riddell • June 26, 2019

Deeper learning opportunities start with teacher support

Trimming lessons or lectures can require a restructuring of entire lesson plans, and leaders can also consider adding time to the school day to increase classroom opportunities.

By Lauren Barack • June 26, 2019

Firefighters in the classroom spark interest in STEM

In Georgia, a district employs firefighters to work with teachers to provide students a deeper understanding of what they learn in science courses and to explore careers in STEM fields.

By Lauren Barack • June 26, 2019

Legal reasoning skills can help students see issues from multiple sides

At a time when educators are working to increase civic engagement, experts say teaching students to think like a lawyer can help them understand the perspectives of others.

By Lauren Barack • June 26, 2019

Plan would provide free housing, mentoring for prospective New York City teachers

New York City school officials are considering a residency proposal that would provide new teachers with a stipend for living expenses as well as increased support from experienced educators.

By Amelia Harper • June 26, 2019

Florida, maybe Alabama — will more states drop Common Core?

While some state policymakers blame the standards for stagnant student performance, others continue to make revisions without dropping the Common Core completely.

By Linda Jacobson • June 26, 2019

Modern teachers might better be described as 'learning engineers'

Teachers' roles are changing and some school leaders say their titles should reflect that.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 26, 2019

ISTE 2019: CTOs return to 'bootcamp', advocating for tech and more

Also, during an opening day keynote, futurist Mike Walsh said educators need not worry about being replaced by artificial intelligence, adding that automation will simply change the profession and require them to embrace new roles.

By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • June 25, 2019

Is that a 21st century school?

Ray Bordwell of Whittle School and Studios writes that while malls, hospitals, airports and nearly all other large buildings have modernized, school design has in many ways remained static.

By Ray Bordwell • June 25, 2019

50 States of Ed Policy: What state legislatures tackled in their 2019 sessions

From an increase in student mental health resources to varying approaches to improving school safety, here are the major takeaways from this year's state legislative sessions. 

By Naaz Modan • June 25, 2019

Demand for flexible classroom furniture explodes

Between 2015 and 2018, the crowdfunding site DonorsChoose reported that requests for funds to purchase flexible furniture grew from 110 to over 21,000.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 25, 2019

Trump plan to re-calculate poverty level would affect school lunch, Head Start eligibility

One estimate says that over 10 years, 100,000 students would no longer qualify for free school meals, and 300,000 children would lose health coverage through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program.

By Linda Jacobson • June 24, 2019