Ariana Fine

Transforming district data with launch of new dashboard

Illuminate Education, the leading K-12 Education Intelligence Platform (EIP), announces the release of its Achievement Dashboard product. With a focus on efficiency and usability,...

Digital special education curriculum solution debuted for Texas

VizZle has launched a beta version of a new digital curriculum solution for K-12 special education programs in Texas. The Texas Essential Knowledge and...

Parkland school turns to experimental surveillance software

The Florida school system's officials said they would install a camera-software combination that would allow security officials to track students based on their appearance. A guard could pull up video of locations where a student has been recorded on campus. The supercharged surveillance network has raised major questions about its accuracy, invasiveness and effectiveness.

Baltimore schools’ vocational programs fail to live up to promise, report says

Baltimore's school system has long described its vocational programs as a clear path to solid employment. But in reality, a new report says, these CTE programs don't live up to their promise. Six years out of school, students who completed a CTE program earned an annual median income of less than $13,000, according to the report. These young adults described a lack of guidance and a lack of meaningful real-world experience.

Classroom on a Cart gets upgrade for tech and security

Teachers have found creative ways to organize materials and activities from the confines of a cart. It's only fair that the cart itself should be doing all it can to support this endeavor, including making it easier to use and transport tech.

School funding in Arkansas could be based on reading readiness performance

A proposed bill in Arkansas would add an amendment that would reduce National School Lunch state categorical funding if a public school district or open-enrollment public charter school falls below a certain threshold for reading readiness.

Study finds chronic, growing gap in N.C. school system funding

A study released by the Public School Forum of North Carolina once again shows a chronic and growing gap in public school funding between the highest and lowest-wealth counties. The study found that the 10 highest spending counties spent on average $3,200 per student compared to $755 by the 10 lowest spending counties.

S.C. lawmakers consider school consolidation to fix education woes

In South Carolina, lawmakers have proposed to increase teacher pay and improve classroom settings in a series of comprehensive education bills. But now some are proposing school consolidation as a solution to fixing the state's troubled education system with at least three new bills.

Pa. school threat system fields thousands of tips in first month

A threat reporting system now required for all Pennsylvania schools fielded more than 4,900 tips in its first month, about a third of them considered serious enough to pass along to local police and school officials.

AI livestreaming shows off high school sports

Imagine an AI camera livestreaming high schools sports, or even replacing an entire camera crew to broadcast a junior varsity soccer game. That's no longer a wild fantasy for players, parents or athletic directors.

Policy to protect transgender students debated in Washington Senate

Making public schools more inclusive and safer for transgender students would no longer be optional in Washington if legislators pass a bill heard Monday. School districts would be required to develop a policy to conform to state law that addresses the challenges transgender students face.

What is digital literacy?

What does the term “digital literacy” mean to you? Ask your colleagues, and you'll likely hear several different answers. Explore what digital literacy is, why it matters and how you can support it.

Why teacher strikes keep happening (and why there’s no end in sight)

The educator protest movement started with cries for better pay, benefits and funding. But it has evolved into a protest against the argument that traditional public schools and the people who work in them are failing, and that they must be challenged by charter schools, private school vouchers and test-driven accountability.

People Watch: Brenda Dougan selected to lead Missouri district

Ridgeway R-V school system Superintendent Brenda Dougan will head up the Northeast Nodaway R-V School District starting July 1.

Foreign language education should be required in elementary school

The majority of countries begin foreign language education around age six and introduce a second language in later school years. If the United States is to remain a competitor in education and in international business, it is crucial to start language education early.