K-12
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Task force forms to boost support for students with dyslexia
The work in Iowa comes after a recent report suggested most states overlooked the needs ot students with disabilities in plans to comply with the Every Student Succeeds Act.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 19, 2018
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NYC ups spending for student support staff, but some say it still isn't enough
Across the country, schools are struggling to meet an increased need for these services while also dealing with fewer state and local resources.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 19, 2018
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Teacher degrees increasingly viewed as pathway to stronger pre-K programs
As more locales require bachelor's degrees for early-childhood educators, Massachusetts is offering more affordable ways to ensure the state has skilled preschool teachers.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 19, 2018
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Schools see better outcomes when students' vision problems are identified, corrected
Encouraging student eye exams and connecting parents with resources to address vision problems removes a barrier to academic success.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 19, 2018
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Schools explore the best ways to gauge SEL skills
New assessments are allowing schools to tailor social-emotional learning programs and predict which students will need extra support.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 18, 2018
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AFT, advocacy groups sue Ed Dept for records on decision to arm teachers using federal funds
The organizations say the department hasn't released the information in a timely manner, violating the law.
By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 18, 2018
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SponsoredBoosting school district revenue and sustainability with energy storage
We sat down with Mike Mathiesen, associate superintendent of business services at MVLA, to discuss how school districts can benefit from energy storage.
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OpinionBilingual education prepares children for a multicultural world
Connections with cultural organizations can enrich instruction for students learning a second language, says Jeannette Acevedo-Isenberg, head of school for the Downtown Doral Charter Schools in Miami, Florida.
By Jeannette Acevedo-Isenberg
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6 takeaways from the redesign of Sandy Hook Elementary
As schools continue to undergo redesigns and renovations, the Newtown, Connecticut, structure can teach educators about creating safer environments for students and staff.
By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 17, 2018
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Correct name pronunciation matters to students
When teachers and peers mispronounce students' names or give them nicknames, they can feel misidentified and disrespected.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 17, 2018
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States experiment with assessing soft skills alongside academic subjects
In Kentucky, two districts are piloting an assessment that measures communication abilities, along with academic subjects like math and reading.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 17, 2018
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Make literature, vocabulary lessons matter by tying them to current events
With careful planning, educators can contextualize topics in English language arts as well as social studies.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 17, 2018
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Video a useful tool in helping students grasp, apply material
Letting students read and annotate transcripts of what they’re watching, as well as showing movies a second time, can help them get the most out of showing movies in class.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 17, 2018
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Deep DiveReal-world experiences help lessons on motion, flight and velocity catch air
Bringing STEM to life can be tricky, particularly in aeronautics and rocketry since NASA and SpaceX don’t offer field trips into orbit — but there are options.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 17, 2018
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Why students need mentors
Research shows that people with mentors tend to perform better, earn higher salaries and achieve faster career progression than those who don't.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 17, 2018
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Texting tool gives schools a platform to get parent feedback
Weekly surveys allow parents to tell schools what they really think — both the good and the bad.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 17, 2018
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What lessons can higher ed teach K-12 about cybersecurity? 4 experts share their insights
Across the board, one common thread persists: The end user remains the weakest link in a network's defenses.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 17, 2018
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Survey: LGBT students face more hostile school climates
After years of decline, verbal harassment of transgender students increased between 2015 and 2017, the results show.
By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 17, 2018
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What does Hurricane Michael's destruction mean for Florida schools and students?
In the Florida Panhandle, educators are beginning the difficult task of figuring out how to get students back in classrooms.
By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 16, 2018
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Deep DiveAs revenue declines from one 'sin tax,' California considers tapping another for children's programs
Taxes on recreational marijuana "won't be a panacea," said a First 5 official, but advocates still hope they can be directed toward early intervention and education.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 16, 2018
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Special report: An in-depth look at California's First 5 early-childhood initiative
Twenty years ago, the Golden State voted in favor of a celebrity's tobacco tax plan to improve young children's health, well-being and school readiness. Did it make a difference?
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 16, 2018
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How to create spaces that boost student engagement
Early-childhood educator Sandra Duncan recommends keeping three key moments of the school day in mind when creating classrooms.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 16, 2018
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A diverse, effective district workforce requires stronger induction and residency programs, report says
Some states are using these initiatives to combat insufficient supports for educators who work with traditionally underserved students.
By Amelia Harper • Oct. 16, 2018
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School business managers let principals focus on instruction
The optional positions, created in Atlanta Public Schools, aim to relieve principals of some school operations responsibilities like ordering supplies.
By Linda Jacobson • Oct. 15, 2018
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Q&AYears after Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans Schools, a district leader shapes the ed system's turnaround
Recovery School District CEO Kunjan Narechania says in the city, it's a privilege to educate students — schools that don't meet accountability standards potentially face closing.
By Jessica Campisi • Oct. 15, 2018