K-12

Repairing Puerto Rico's schools post-Maria will cost $11B, take 7 years

The money the territory is counting on could be diverted to fund the U.S.-Mexico border wall if President Trump does declare a national emergency.

By Kim Slowey • Jan. 18, 2019
Ed Dept to review schools' restraint, seclusion in vow to 'protect students with disabilities'

The department will launch a three-part initiative to help schools address these students' behavioral needs and understand the scope of federal policy.

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 18, 2019
Survey: 'Very alarming' increase in vaping among students

Roughly a fifth of high school seniors in the 2018 Monitoring the Future survey's 44,000-student sample reported vaping in the previous month, highlighting the growing need for education campaigns in schools.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 18, 2019
National School Climate Center study highlights school culture improvement efforts

A review of six districts showed student and teacher involvement, SEL integration and the development of peer-to-peer support structures are key to improving school climate.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 18, 2019
LAUSD weighs 'duty to provide' ed, other factors in strike closure decisions

In support of teachers, many Los Angeles parents kept their children out of school this week and coped with making other arrangements.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 18, 2019
CREDO City Studies Project to enable apples-to-apples ed comparisons for 10 US cities

The first report, on Indianapolis, finds reading growth for the city's students on par with the state average in 2014-15, but weaker in 2015-16 and 2016-17.

By Shawna De La Rosa
Flexible mentorship models create better-prepped teachers

With a one-on-one coaching approach, new teachers can get individualized support, and veteran educators can share what they've learned.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 17, 2019
Study: Black students more likely to attend college if taught by black teachers in early grades

The study found that the odds of college enrollment for black students who had a black teacher increased by 13% when compared with peers who didn't.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 17, 2019
Report: 60% of teachers, principals report setting SEL goals

The RAND Corp.'s survey also found that urban school and district leaders are more likely to set these goals than their nonurban counterparts.

By Jessica Campisi • Jan. 17, 2019
Striking LA teachers draw support from celebrities, ed leaders

As the two sides return to the bargaining table, other teachers unions nationwide may look to the United Teachers Los Angeles strike for motivation.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 17, 2019
Which states made the grade in this year's Quality Counts?

For a fifth year in a row, Massachusetts' ed system scored the highest in the nation, earning an A- in Education Week's annual report. New Mexico received the lowest score.

By Shawna De La Rosa
Educators can level up student learning using tech for classroom play

A Tufts University child study and human development professor says creating digital learning "playgrounds" promotes student creativity and choice.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 16, 2019
How to boost post-high school success

One New Jersey district is finding success using video chats with professional and ensuring college and career readiness before high school.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 16, 2019
Are assessments the best predictors of students' abilities?

New research shows using exams as a projection method sometimes lead to biases against certain groups of students, such as a particular gender or race.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 16, 2019
New learning model success starts with principals' support

An instructional coach suggests that when leaders allow and encourage educators to collaborate, schools have a better shot at successfully implementing models like project-based learning.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 16, 2019
What does the government shutdown mean for administrators?

As families are affected by the partial shutdown, school leaders must prepare to offer resources including food pantries and emotional support.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 16, 2019
Administrators take over instruction during LA teacher strike, strive to give 'the very best we can'

Some 163,000 of LAUSD’s more than 600,000 students went to school on Day 2 of the United Teachers Los Angeles strike — up about 20,000 from Monday.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 16, 2019
New York doubles down on disciplinary approaches in line with rescinded Obama-era guidance

In opposing the Ed Department's decision, the state's Board of Regents argues racial and sexual orientation disparities exist in school discipline.

By Shawna De La Rosa
Effective leadership entails more than focus on outcomes

A middle school principal says leaders' main mission should be to aid teachers in helping students succeed — beyond the scores they receive.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 16, 2019
Study: $5,000 teacher retention bonuses up reading scores

The one-time bonus offered to retain high-performing teachers in high-needs Tennessee schools increased reading scores by about .1 standard deviation — the equivalent of between eight and 11.5 weeks of additional learning.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 15, 2019
Aspen Institute: SEL integration moves US from 'nation at risk' to one 'at hope'

New research includes examples of how schools can weave social-emotional skills into the day, including during lunch, recess and in hallways.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 15, 2019
Don't overlook special ed students in college, career readiness planning

A special ed professor says these learners may need more support post-graduation, and internships and early college coursework can help them transition.

By Shawna De La Rosa
School culture change more effective if student-led

A Texas high school assistant principal suggests meeting regularly with a diverse student council and setting up a peer mentoring program to improve climate and reduce behavior referrals.

By Amelia Harper • Jan. 15, 2019
Strike set: LA teachers union rejects district's latest offer

After turning down the district's offer Friday, the union said it did not receive a new proposal over the weekend and is ready to strike today.

By Linda Jacobson • UPDATED: Jan. 14, 2019 at 7:46 a.m.
On strike: 35,000 LA teachers begin citywide protest

“This is a last resort ... to bring about change,” a union official noted, while the superintendent said the district "remains committed" to resolving the contract dispute that involves much more than pay.

By Linda Jacobson • Jan. 14, 2019