K-12
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Child poverty rates improve slightly in California, but still remain high
Schools can only do so much to relieve poverty, but they can make an impact.
By Amelia Harper • April 20, 2018
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Administrators and researchers forge strong partnerships to improve schools
These two districts make time for researcher-educator interaction in order to enhance study design.
By Linda Jacobson • April 20, 2018
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What K-12 administrators need to know about assessments
Check out these five recent stories spotlighting testing challenges and strategies.
By Roger Riddell • April 20, 2018
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Schools try new strategies to reduce vaping, e-cigarette use
While cigarette use is on the decline by students, vaping and e-cigarettes are gaining in popularity.
By Amelia Harper • April 20, 2018
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OpinionReady to learn: 5 strategies to help students with learning differences improve their focus
Some children may need a little extra support or a different learning approach to fully benefit from curriculum and instruction.
By Shannon Gilfeather
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Study: Career-focused high school tracks have better graduation rates
A higher graduation rate is an “unintended consequence” of CTE programs that focus on career development.
By Amelia Harper • April 20, 2018
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Deep DiveFormer Education Secretary Duncan: Parkland teens are 'moving this country'
School leaders also discussed innovative professional learning on the ASU+GSV Summit's final day.
By Linda Jacobson • April 19, 2018
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Researchers: NC leadership academies fill high-needs school positions, but performance flat
Despite high placement rates in disadvantaged schools, graduates of North Carolina's Regional Leadership Academies perform about the same as traditional peers — though the program costs twice as much.
By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2018
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New career and technical ed approaches may help address employment, economic needs
A New Hampshire school hopes to meet state labor crisis and keep students closer to home through an updated CTE approach.
By Amelia Harper • April 19, 2018
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Improving school bus route efficiency puts districts on road to savings
New technologies can help optimize routes, saving time and district funds.
By Amelia Harper • April 19, 2018
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Cornell U researchers preparing math program to 'reverse engineer' students' work
How much benefit will a program capable of deducing a student's thought process while solving a math problem be in the classroom?
By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2018
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Deep DiveCursive swoops back into curriculum
Teaching to write with a curl and flourish still holds benefits.
By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018
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Linking literacy across curriculum can improve results
Literacy fits neatly into English and social studies classes, but curriculum designers can build a framework that aligns literacy goals across all subjects.
By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018
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Using lunch time to enhance learning
Lunch groups are a great way to augment SEL lessons.
By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018
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To inspire tomorrow's inventors, keep access in mind
Students from affluent families, for example, are around 10 times more likely to have opportunities to file patents than their less-affluent peers.
By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018
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Robotics, coding programs don't require huge investments
Nothing sparks children’s imaginations like watching something they’ve built or coded come to life.
By Lauren Barack • April 18, 2018
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Deep DiveDuckworth: 'Deliberate practice' is an important element of grit
Day two of the ASU+GSV conference also included artist John Legend discussing how teachers can "change kids' lives."
By Linda Jacobson • April 18, 2018
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Deep DiveReport: State preschool enrollment continues to grow, but quality varies
The annual "yearbook" also shows that states with large numbers of dual language learners don't require teachers to be trained to work with those students.
By Linda Jacobson • April 18, 2018
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Strategic planning can address challenges of self-paced learning
Partnering students to collaborate on special projects and having teachers work with students in small group settings can resolve the problem of isolation.
By Amelia Harper • April 18, 2018
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Pension payouts can negatively impact education systems
The Oregon state pension system is an example of how payouts to long-serving employees are taking away resources from college and K-12 students.
By Jarrett Carter • April 18, 2018
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How can high schools better encourage girls to pursue tech fields like cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is a growing, lucrative field, but women feel locked out, and schools can change that.
By Amelia Harper • April 18, 2018
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Deep DiveSessions on SEL, personalized learning kick off ASU+GSV Summit
The day also saw former President George W. Bush reflect on his signature education policy.
By Linda Jacobson • April 17, 2018
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Study: Improving young children's working memory can net longterm academic success
Kindergartners with deficits in executive functions are more likely to struggle academically in the primary grades.
By Amelia Harper • April 17, 2018
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Oklahoma teachers return to classrooms following additional $50M pledge from lawmakers
Nearly two weeks after teachers statewide walked out to protest low pay and poor conditions, schools are slowly reopening this week.
By Autumn A. Arnett • April 17, 2018
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Administrators can help teachers grow more comfortable with technology
Digital tools benefit students, but teachers are often reluctant to embrace new technologies.
By Amelia Harper • April 17, 2018