Curriculum
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What the Supreme Court’s parental opt-out ruling means for schools
The high court’s decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor left many questions for districts to answer when setting their policies.
By Naaz Modan • July 23, 2025 -
Opinion
Yes, it’s possible to see results from professional learning
District leaders’ resources are limited, and they can't afford initiatives that fail to show measurable impact, writes Leading Educators’ Daniel Obregon.
By Daniel Obregon • July 23, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Stock Photo via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop 5 stories from K-12 Dive
K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2025 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.
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Milwaukee educators and community leaders join forces to tackle low literacy
The Milwaukee Reading Coalition will focus on training educators on how to best prepare students for reading success.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 23, 2025 -
Week In Review: Education Department cuts move forward and principals convene in Seattle
We’re rounding up last week’s news, from changes to federal oversight to a set of delayed Energy Department rules.
By Roger Riddell • July 21, 2025 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a major Supreme Court decision for the Education Department to new school shooting data, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • July 18, 2025 -
UNITED '25
How Portland Public Schools can afford to offer high-impact tutoring
Oregon has been struggling with student literacy for years. The state’s largest public school district is tapping into a tutoring model to reverse that trend.
By Anna Merod • July 18, 2025 -
Trump’s FY 26 budget plan would worsen rural schools’ challenges, analysis finds
Lower funding would exacerbate issues including teacher recruitment and lack of access to advanced classes, the Center for American Progress finds.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 17, 2025 -
How to start the school year with a focus on growth mindset
Helping students normalize making and reflecting upon mistakes can help them build the confidence to navigate complex issues, says one expert.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 16, 2025 -
3rd graders flagged for retention make small but meaningful gains, study finds
Research suggests interventions resulting from students being flagged for retention are more of a key driver of literacy gains than retention itself.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 16, 2025 -
Labor Department to take on day-to-day management of CTE programs
Career and technical education is among the workforce development programs to be jointly administered with the Education Department.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2025 -
Week in Review: School choice, reading gains and looming policy changes
We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” to a pair of transgender athletics cases headed to the Supreme Court.
By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2025 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” to notable achievement gains in young students, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • July 11, 2025 -
California high school reimagines classrooms as ‘learning studios’
Compton High School is using technology-driven communal class spaces in an effort to modernize and create a more collaborative environment.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 9, 2025 -
How can AI enhance project-based learning?
Artificial intelligence could help educators flesh out project assignments and provide students an additional research and feedback tool.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 9, 2025 -
Youngest students see big reading gains post-COVID on DIBELS assessment
Kindergartners showed a 21-percentage-point increase in early reading performance between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
By Kara Arundel • July 9, 2025 -
Is CTE the future of arts career pathways?
Career and technical education may help prepare students for a wider range of opportunities in the arts and creative industries.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 2, 2025 -
Starting early is key to tackling teen boredom in math
Recommendations in a new RAND Corp. report include looking beyond curriculum to incorporate more real-world applications in lessons.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 2, 2025 -
SCOTUS hands win to parents in LGBTQ+ curriculum opt-out case
The Supreme Court majority wrote that few religious acts are as important to people of faith as the religious education of their children.
By Naaz Modan • Updated June 27, 2025 -
NCTE partnership will harness the power of comics to teach immigrants’ contributions
Comics and graphic novels attract a variety of readers due to their content and approachability but are especially useful for reluctant readers, one expert says.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Updated July 1, 2025 -
How community connections can enhance learning — for students and teachers alike
Community partners can help make lessons relevant with real-world context and enhance teachers’ knowledge in subjects they may be less versed in.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • June 25, 2025 -
Rural LGBTQ+ youth less likely to say schools are supportive
These students were more likely to find supportive communities online and used them at higher rates than their urban and suburban peers, a report said.
By Naaz Modan • June 24, 2025 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a Title IX regulation proposal to an analysis of how immigration raids impact school attendance, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • June 20, 2025 -
Thinking beyond ‘math people’: How can schools make math more accessible?
Adults’ negative math perceptions can impact students, but one expert shares how educators can make math more accessible.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • June 18, 2025 -
These supports can help first-year teachers feel more at ease
New teachers may bring varying levels of experience to the classroom, but strong curriculum and mentorship opportunities can help guide them.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • June 18, 2025 -
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From California’s lawsuit against the Justice Department to new research on children’s well-being, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • June 13, 2025