One year in, what has the White House tutoring initiative accomplished?

We spoke with the head of the partnership overseeing the initiative to find out how much progress has been made on recruiting 250,000 tutors and mentors.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 16, 2023

Feds urge colleges to partner with schools to navigate SCOTUS race-conscious ruling

Education, Justice departments outline what colleges can still consider, offering guidance for school counselors as they help students through the application process.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 14, 2023

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

Montana scores rare federal testing waiver in favor of through-year assessment

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the waiver will encourage more schools to participate in the field test while maintaining rigorous standards.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 11, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From teacher retention initiatives to another state implementing universal school meals, what did you learn from our stories the week of August 7?

By Anna Merod • Aug. 11, 2023

Maryland parents seek religious opt-out from LGBTQ+ curriculum

In a state without a “Don’t Say Gay” law, Muslim and Christian parents are suing a large school district over their First and 14th amendment rights.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 10, 2023

Connecting to students’ interests can deepen learning, engagement

Linking lessons to what students find meaningful may require additional work to find out what sparks excitement and engagement, one educator says.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 9, 2023

Cursive handwriting can offer literacy, note-taking benefits

A literacy expert suggests the physical act of handwriting may help young students decode and spell words as they’re learning to read.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 9, 2023

Montessori method has ‘strong and clear’ impact on student performance

Students make positive math, literacy, academic ability and executive function gains in particular, according to a meta-analysis of 32 studies.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 8, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From school construction concerns to a Senate committee’s FY24 education spending proposal, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 31?

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2023

Florida ed commissioner says AP Psychology can be taught after all

College Board said last week the course was effectively banned due to the state’s regulations on sexual orientation and gender identity in curricula.

By Laura Spitalniak , Naaz Modan • Updated Aug. 7, 2023

PISA to test student motivation, self-regulation in digital learning in 2025

The examination of how students engage with digital tools comes amid a growing body of research into the impact of pandemic virtual learning.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 3, 2023

Why taking an inquiry-based approach to lessons can improve learning

By leading with questions and encouraging the same, educators can help students improve skills like critical thinking and build confidence.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 2, 2023

4 ways schools are approaching nontraditional postsecondary pathways

Several organizations are helping to support high school students as they look ahead — whether the goal is a four-year degree or not.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 2, 2023

College isn’t the only option after school, but only 44% of districts reported providing equal support for other paths

Educators want to move away from a “college-for-all” approach, but what does that look like?

July 31, 2023

Bipartisan Senate bill aims to expand tutoring access

To spread high-dosage tutoring to underserved areas, the proposal would fund a $500 million grant program for innovative partnerships on these services.

By Anna Merod • July 28, 2023

With new versions of ChatGPT, improvement is not guaranteed, researchers find

OpenAI responded by extending support for models previously scheduled to sunset.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 27, 2023

How 2 states are increasing teacher capacity to improve early literacy

Texas and Ohio are training teachers in the science of reading and how to use multi-tiered supports to better identify students at risk for dyslexia.

By Kara Arundel • July 26, 2023

For the sake of our children’s learning, let’s embrace the spirit of rebellion

A district curriculum director writes that educators and students must be empowered with high-quality instructional materials to transform learning.

By Kelly Carvajal-Hageman • July 26, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From proposed Title I cuts to new data on teacher and student use of ChatGPT, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 17?

By Anna Merod • July 21, 2023

Florida approves controversial African American history standards

The new standards, described as "White-washed" by critics, come amid laws that educators say restrict authentic discussions of race in the classroom.

By Naaz Modan • July 20, 2023

Game-based learning platform Kahoot acquired in $1.7B deal

The Oslo, Norway-based ed tech provider’s star rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, when schools in many nations pivoted to remote learning.

By Roger Riddell • July 19, 2023

Dyslexia’s learning impacts extend to math

Any lesson anchored to literacy and decoding symbols can present a challenge for students with the neurological-based learning disorder.

By Lauren Barack • July 19, 2023

States revise math standards to reflect connections and ‘big ideas’

California, Georgia and Virginia are among those developing and adopting updated frameworks to make math more relevant and engaging.

By Kara Arundel • July 19, 2023

Staff shortages, teacher training challenges stifle COVID-19 academic recovery

Teachers are falling back on ineffective strategies while interest in professional learning has declined, but that’s only part of the problem, new research finds.

By Naaz Modan • July 19, 2023

English learner grad rates rose steadily prior to the pandemic

Despite the gains, ELs’ 71% graduation rate lagged behind the 86% graduation rate for all students in 2019-20.

By Naaz Modan • July 18, 2023