Data collection has become one of the most prominent tools educators use in the classroom to gauge the level of student comprehension. From classroom tests and standardized state testing to exit tickets, teachers are always being asked to collect data to determine the abilities and needs of students. The information we collect helps determine group […]

School letter grades aren't a panacea to what ails schools. But they ought to give a ray of hope to parents. No series of measurements can fully capture all that is important about school quality, and parents would be wise to remember that. The answer is to share meaningful data alongside the clear indicators.

To increase the number of high school graduates seeking more education, one West Virginia district is deploying at every grade level a practice that has proven to give at-risk infants and toddlers a head start in life: home visiting. McDowell County is sending teachers directly to kids' homes to counsel, persuade and cajole them to graduate on time and plan for their future.

Four superintendents look ahead to 2019 in education, and forecast where public schools will make the most progress and where they will fall short. These district leaders discussed a range of topics, including assessment, accountability and flipped learning.