In a world where smartphones and social media make getting out a message easier, the job of a K-12 communications officer has become more complicated.

As states see stricter laws and more protests regarding vaccinations, educators need to be prepared to enforce mandates and handle repercussions.

A movement to allow students to carry and apply sunscreen in school without written approval is growing, boosted by concerns about skin cancer risks.

Integrating the arts into science lessons helps the lowest-performing students retain more content, and doesn't require much funding to do.

PE teachers are motivating students by personalizing exercise with wearable technology such as Fitbits, Apple Watches and Polar sensors.

Detection dogs sniff out drugs, explosives and dangerous weapons, and can be more effective than traditional security staffs in certain situations.

Investing in net-zero energy school buildings can pay dividends to districts down the line.

By giving more students access to pre-college exams such as the SAT and ACT, better average scores can result.