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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Report: Multiple approaches to media literacy limit efforts to measure outcomes
Some experts, however, note that the wide variety of perspectives on teaching students to develop "healthy skepticism" is a strength in the field.
By Linda Jacobson • 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 -
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 -
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 -
Strong teachers, good design important for virtual charters to succeed
The report from Public Impact features two schools — one in Idaho and another in New Hampshire — as positive examples of online charters.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 11, 2019 -
Infusing pop culture into learning connects students to the curriculum
Using hip hop and superheroes to inspire class projects are a few ways teachers are challenging and engaging students via their personal interests.
By Lauren Barack • July 10, 2019 -
A political argument can be a teachable moment
Experts suggest looking at multiple sides of an issue like climate change can teach students about civility as well as the topic they’re discussing.
By Lauren Barack • July 10, 2019 -
Middle schools beefing up career and technical ed labs
As debate persists around how young is too young for students to begin deciding on careers, the middle grades are increasingly eyed as a good introductory period for a variety of skills.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 10, 2019 -
Evidence suggests without contextual knowledge, literacy skills fall flat
A well-rounded curriculum focused on building a love for learning may be the key to boosting reading comprehension.
By Naaz Modan • July 10, 2019 -
Congress considering bills to free up more funds for summer food programs
A Food Research and Action Center report released Wednesday shows participation in summer meal programs has fallen for the past three years.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 10, 2019 -
Report: More states pursuing innovative assessment models
But some are "responding to political pressures" against over-testing, according to a Bellwether Education Partners analysis.
By Linda Jacobson • July 10, 2019 -
African American students, teachers underrepresented at private schools
As more students of color trickle into private schools, research detailing the impact teachers of color have on achievement will necessitate greater attention to staff diversity.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 10, 2019 -
Colorado district grapples with potential Columbine demolition
Two decades after the infamous 1999 mass shooting, the Jefferson County School District is weighing a decision many other institutions and school districts have faced in recent years.
By Naaz Modan • July 09, 2019 -
New York, Chicago districts act to lower police presence in schools
African American students are more likely to attend schools where police are present — and disproportionately arrested at school compared to white peers.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 09, 2019 -
Roughly 17% of teachers working second or summer jobs
A statistical analysis published by the Pew Research Center suggests teachers are three times more likely than workers overall to hold multiple jobs.
By Amelia Harper • July 09, 2019 -
Democratic presidential hopefuls on 9 key education issues
Before delegates at the NEA convention, 10 candidates laid out their plans on topics such as teacher pay, charter schools and picking the next ed secretary.
By Linda Jacobson • July 08, 2019 -
What can administrators do to bridge the homework gap?
Amid the rise of 1:1 device programs, nearly 18% of U.S. students don’t have home internet access, and 17% lack access to home computers.
By Shawna De La Rosa • July 08, 2019
