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K-12 and higher education leaders continue to collaborate in new ways to share resources and give graduating high school students a boost as they make the transition to college.
More affluent elementary schoolers are much more likely to participate in gifted and talented programs than their lower-income classmates, despite their similar levels of achievement, according to a new study.
Here are four of the best credit recovery programs that proactively keep students from falling behind with wraparound supports.
Districts across the country are facing persistent bus driver shortages and look to creative recruitment solutions. Some districts have increased wages to attract applicants, offered signing bonuses to new drivers, and promoted financial incentives for referrals, according to reports.
Dress codes in Washington, D.C., public schools continue to disproportionately impact black girls, according one report. Elsewhere, districts are removing references to gender in dress codes and allowing students more leeway over what they wear to class.
Religious practice is a regular part of the day for some teens in U.S. public schools. While some students continue to pray, religious minorities still face bullying.
Since Ysleta ISD implemented the Achieve3000 platform in 2015-16, ELLs in the district have significantly improved literacy, as demonstrated by increased Lexile scores, better performance on their end-of-year state assessments and faster integration with the school’s general course of study. Sponsored content by Achieve3000.
A lead partner in New York City's ambitious AP for All initiative is the National Math and Science Initiative. Sponsored content by National Math and Science Initiative.
Unless you are a lottery winner or have unlimited disposable income each month, the start of school calls for most parents to financially prepare for the requested back-to-school supplies. Our district found a way to reduce that burden, says guest columnist Dan Brigman, superintendent for Laurens County Schools in Georgia.
Student bullying in schools is increasing, despite district leaders creating anti-bullying programs to address the problem. And when schools fail to address bullying, lawsuits and even parental fines could result.
Many districts have struggled to fund study-abroad programs. But educators at District of Columbia Public Schools say they are seeing a big return on investment from sending students overseas.
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