The Latest
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Washington district latest to eliminate librarians
The move in Spokane, Washington, is an effort to address a $31 million budget deficit, but some educators say students will suffer in the long run.
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It's Sunday evening, where are online colleges' student services?
As institutions move to tap the ripe market of remote adult learners, they are realizing their support services need to be available around the clock.
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Hands-on projects can instill teamwork, design thinking among students
An architecture and design teacher says having his 9th-graders build a tiny home for the homeless created leaders, team players and creative problem-solvers — all while impacting the community.
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13 strategies to recruit and retain 'post-traditional' students
Consultancy EAB offers guidance for colleges to stay relevant for older, working learners who may be pulled away by a strong job market or family life.
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Report: Overall pre-K spending grows, but few states make gains in quality, enrollment
In its annual yearbook, the National Institute for Early Education Research finds 16 states increased per-child funding last year while also highlighting pay gaps between pre-K and elementary teachers.
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Why Arizona State is using a for-profit to help expand workforce partnerships
The venture launches as colleges across the U.S. look to add adult learners through strategic growth online.
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Student-led conferences build organization, communication skills
A Massachusetts 5th grade teacher believes ever child can show their parents what they’ve accomplished during conferences — and feel confident in the process.
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Senators reintroduce bipartisan legislation for workforce training
The bill aims to strengthen ties between employers and two-year colleges and add support for students in areas such as housing, food access and child care.
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3 strategies for a successful apprenticeship program
Building relationships with employers and keeping curriculum current are key as colleges face more pressure to help students land jobs.
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As National American U faces possible closure, Ed Dept tightens oversight
The for-profit college operator fell short of the agency's financial responsibility measures, prompting demands for a letter of credit and more disclosures.
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The path to a solution matters as much as the answer itself
A Texas math and science teacher says that by approaching learning through a more creative and multi-sided method, students develop resilience and critical thinking capabilities.
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Are boot camps the higher ed disruptors they claim to be?
As their enrollments surge, a new report looks at how the short-term programs could shake up higher ed with inexpensive, convenient courses — or not.
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Roundup: Curriculum in state education policy
Gun safety education and cursive writing are among top subjects up for debate in state legislatures. Education Dive has updates on each proposal and others.
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Grads flock to jobs in the arts, social services over finance
The tight labor market may empower recent graduates to choose creative or socially impactful roles over high-paying ones, a new report finds.
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With the right support, any student can be a 'math person'
Finding alternative ways to teach key math skills can help create the spark that ignites students' interest in the subject.
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Q&AHow one small college helps its students find 'purposeful work'
Bates College President Clayton Spencer discusses the link between college and a meaningful career, as well as the future of the liberal arts.
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More wealthy communities seceding from school districts
Nonprofit EdBuild reports that 27 communities across 13 states have tried seceding from their districts in the past two years, with 11 succeeding, raising concerns about socioeconomic segregation as a result.
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Adtalem buys financial services training unit for $121M
The acquisition comes as the for-profit college operator looks to strengthen its position in professional education.
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RISE 2019: What do education experts envision for the modern schoolhouse?
As the industry shifts and tackles its top challenges, experts in early-childhood, charters and testing shared how each fits into a new, more innovative educational model.
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Ed Dept considering income-share agreements
A top official said the agency is looking into the financing model but noted it won't be right for every college, particularly open-enrollment institutions.
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NYC schools involve students in budget decisions to increase civic engagement
Forty-eight high schools practice participatory budgeting in the district, which is only the second in the nation to give students a say in how funds are spent.
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Community colleges embracing 'guided pathways' see payoff
The model has promise for improving student outcomes, but experts say data monitoring and campuswide collaboration are critical.
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Analysis: Teachers more likely to strike in lowest-paid districts, states
But upcoming walkouts and rallies are also planned in states with higher-paid teachers, such as Massachusetts and California.
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How should schools approach teaching, measuring whole-child competencies?
At the 2019 Reagan Institute Summit on Education, experts discussed the skills modern students need to succeed, as well as how teachers can instill social and emotional competencies in their students.
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Educators work across sectors to address impact of opioid abuse on students
At a recent WestEd event, healthcare, philanthropy and justice officials covered how working with school and district leaders can boost prevention and address the needs of students affected by a family member's addiction.
