K-12
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Immigration policies' impact on families places educators on 'frontlines'
Congress is split on a solution, and districts are caught in the crosshairs with a shortage of resources, educators told lawmakers Wednesday.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 05, 2019 -
Transportation, mobility issues at root of California foster students' high absenteeism
Some experts see the transportation issues as exacerbated by lack of clarity in ESSA on how districts and counties should share these costs.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 05, 2019 -
Report: Temps inside some NYC school buses topped 100
The results of a watchdog agency’s investigation are the latest in a series of pupil transportation problems for the New York Department of Education.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 05, 2019 -
Study: Chicago ELs show strong progress
Chicago Public Schools uses early intervention through professional development, tutoring and its Curriculum Equity Initiative to boost ELs students' "on-track" rates.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 04, 2019 -
Reconsidering lessons and resources to promote body positivity
SEL activities can help build understanding in the classroom, which may also have an impact on bullying.
By Lauren Barack • Dec. 04, 2019 -
Kentucky district adopts unconventional process to fish for gifted students
The approach measures how quickly students respond to and think creatively about lessons presented on unusual topics with no prior exposure.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 04, 2019 -
Rhode Island right-to-education lawsuit to be heard in federal court
An attorney for the plaintiffs says the case could have an "electric effect" on public schools if it ultimately makes it to the U.S. Supreme Court.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 04, 2019 -
GAO: Low-income and minority students face barriers resolving disputes over special ed services
The report, which one congressman described as a "wake-up call" for school districts, also outlines the challenges parents face.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 04, 2019 -
Texas likely to expand ethnic studies curriculum with African American history course
The course outline would begin centuries prior to the arrival of enslaved Africans in America, with a goal of showing students African civilizations were as sophisticated as those in Europe.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 03, 2019 -
Academic teaming approach credited with rural Florida school's turnaround
The strategy, which was combined with other turnaround efforts, has teachers shift to student-centered instruction that includes peer collaboration, coaching and teaching.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 03, 2019 -
PISA: US students show no progress on international assessment
The Program for International Student Assessment has "inspired a lot of policy and practice" changes, such as weighted funding formulas based on students' needs, its director said.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 03, 2019 -
Denver after-school program receives $1.5M from marijuana tax revenue
Though educators worry about the mixed message using marijuana revenue can send, teen use of the drug is down in states that have legalized it.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 02, 2019 -
Amicus briefs support Virginia transgender student Gavin Grimm's case following appeal
An eventual Supreme Court decision is likely as this case and others return to the federal level, but districts and states grapple with tailoring their own policies in the meantime.
By Naaz Modan • Dec. 02, 2019 -
Survey: Special needs students, ELs more positive about school mental health services
The analysis of six years of YouthTruth data also shows females are twice as likely as males to report feelings of sadness interrupting their usual activities.
By Linda Jacobson • Dec. 02, 2019 -
Recess, physical ed help students build sense of community
Playtime provides opportunities to build positive connections during the school day while strengthening culture and crucial SEL skills.
By Lauren Barack • Nov. 27, 2019 -
Will synthetic animals lead schools to cut the real thing from dissections?
Synthetic frogs are expensive but reusable, and they avoid exposing students to carcinogens like formaldehyde.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 27, 2019 -
Nebraska rethinks early childhood with nation's largest birth-to-grade-3 model
School leaders view children as young as infants as part of the school community and conduct family outreach to promote early intervention.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 27, 2019 -
Report: Minority students overlooked in gifted identification process
Some districts opt to test all students as a way to improve racial and socioeconomic diversity in gifted and talented programs.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 27, 2019 -
50 States of Ed: Do choice policies 'undermine' or remain 'vital' to public education?
While experts suggest there is "strong reason for concern" with school choice policies, advocates say they are pivotal for equity.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 26, 2019 -
Report: Volunteering, cultural literacy most effective for instilling sensitivity
Other approaches include celebrating cultural diversity and discussing world events in the classroom, according to a survey of 11,000 teenagers and 1,900 teachers from 34 countries.
By Naaz Modan • Nov. 26, 2019 -
Educators continue Mister Rogers' legacy through 'Simple Interactions'
The program — which has spread to 35 states and five countries — captures adult-child exchanges that contribute to learning.
By Linda Jacobson • Nov. 25, 2019 -
Maryland district aims to diversify schools with controversial rezoning
About 5,400 students will change schools in Howard County in an effort to improve socioeconomic integration and alleviate overcrowding.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 25, 2019 -
What We've Learned: Administrators share advice for engaging families
We asked leading superintendents and principals nationwide how they encourage parental involvement. Here's what they had to say.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 22, 2019 -
Assessment is evolving — but is change coming fast enough?
Policies are shifting to accommodate experimentation on the path to better assessment, but progress is slow despite standardization not producing the desired results.
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Building strong culture around coaching improves PD's effectiveness
Research indicates educators appreciate coaching more than other professional learning models, which may help with recruitment and retention.
By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 22, 2019
