Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From roadblocks for a state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law to the USDA’s Summer EBT rollout, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 5, 2024

New York governor proposes $10M investment to train teachers in science of reading

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan is part of a broader “Back to Basics” initiative to shift schools to an evidence-based approach to literacy.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 5, 2024

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

How can educators maximize the science of reading’s benefits?

One expert’s recommendations include ensuring access to one-on-one and small-group support, guided reading, phonemic awareness and tutoring.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 3, 2024

3 ways students and older adults can build bridges with intergenerational learning

Forging connections between young learners and older people can strengthen SEL skills like empathy and community building.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 3, 2024

Test yourself on this year’s K-12 news

From national test score trends to litigation over student mental health concerns, what did you learn from our 2023 stories?

By Anna Merod • Dec. 22, 2023

Why states are placing more value in career and technical learning

Virginia is among the latest to revamp standards and allow districts more flexibility for CTE opportunities.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 20, 2023

8 lessons learned for sustaining impactful tutoring programs

Accelerate's tutoring grantees say identifying a point person and building sessions into the school day are key to scaling up tutoring.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 18, 2023

How does learning cursive benefit students?

The penmanship method is enjoying a resurgence as states including New Hampshire, Utah and California embrace handwriting in their standards.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 13, 2023

Advanced math course access is lacking for high-achieving underserved students

Black, Latino and low-income students were least likely among high-achievers to enroll in AP/IB calculus, an EdTrust and Just Equations study found.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 13, 2023

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From PISA test results’ spotlight on global math performance to new data on school competition, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Dec. 8, 2023

High-dosage tutoring shows promise in closing COVID-19 learning gaps

Panelists at an Aspen Economic Strategy Group event warned that pandemic declines could result in a collective $900 billion loss in future earnings.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 7, 2023

The K-12 Dive Awards for 2023

These leaders are boosting achievement with commitments to school culture, strong communication and innovative learning models.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 7, 2023

District of the Year: Bismarck Public Schools

North Dakota’s largest district is pioneering a mastery-based push to create pathways where students can follow their passions and interests.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 7, 2023

Less than a third of Gen Z youth want to pursue STEM careers

Exposure to STEM content in schools can drive this generation to seriously consider a job in the field, a Gallup and Walton Family Foundation poll found.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 6, 2023

Focus on real-world impacts can help students develop math-ready mindsets

Understanding how and why math is used can help them become more confident in their abilities, according to one expert.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 6, 2023

Principal of the Year: Kevin Sotomayor, Isaac Middle School

For the Phoenix school leader, lifting a school from near-failing to a “B” started with building a fun, supportive staff culture that “trickled down” to students.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 5, 2023

PISA results show math performance declined globally amid COVID-19

Though the results echo trends highlighted in recent NAEP scores, the U.S. struggled less in math than other industrialized nations did.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 5, 2023

Penguin Random House, renowned authors join lawsuit challenging Iowa curriculum law

The second challenge to the state’s law filed this week claims it is too vague and infringes on the freedoms of students, authors and teachers.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 1, 2023

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a lawsuit targeting a state’s LGBTQ+ curriculum restrictions to a major teachers union strike winding down, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Dec. 1, 2023

How podcasting helps students discover their voice

Offering podcasting instruction not only imparts digital literacy and media skills, but it can open doors for students to explore cross-curricular interests.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 29, 2023

Few parents say there’s a reading crisis in the US

But concerns rise when parents are told of poor NAEP reading performance, according to polling from Impact Research and Public Opinion Strategies.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 29, 2023

Massachusetts emergency licensed teachers performed as well as other new educators

A majority of the 1,327 emergency licensed teachers surveyed by Boston University in 2022-23 said they’d like to continue teaching in the state.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 28, 2023

From crisis to progress: 3 trends in successful academic recovery

Academic gains in state tests, standardized tests and GPAs—researchers look for key takeaways from the findings.

Nov. 27, 2023

High school aviation program will prepare students to build their own plane

Williamsport High School in Maryland will train students for careers in aviation, including helping them pass an entry-level pilot exam.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 22, 2023

3 media literacy approaches to teaching the 60th anniversary of the Kennedy assassination

The national tragedy’s anniversary offers educators a chance to weave skills like critical thinking and media sourcing into history lessons.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 22, 2023