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POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From high school sports participation to the latest on COVID-19 academic recovery, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2024 -
Tracker
Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2024-25
These exemplary administrators are excelling on school culture, career education, learning technology and more.
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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.
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Student cellphone limits raise concerns over disability rights
Advocates say screen time limits could hinder access to general curriculum for students with disabilities.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Career-connected learning yields positive impact on learners’ future plans
A survey of New Hampshire middle and high schoolers shows students seek more career awareness and experiences.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Are schools communicating their AI policies to students well enough?
Some 37% of teens said they were unsure if their school had developed rules on AI use, according to a Common Sense Media survey.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 18, 2024 -
To keep CTE programs up to date, look to the community
Working with local industry can help schools stay on top of needs and ensure educators have opportunities to upgrade their own skills, says one expert.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 18, 2024 -
How a Tennessee district is expanding its virtual academy
As other districts shut down virtual programs, Tullahoma City Schools is adding grades and requires students to earn "social points" to stay connected.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Sept. 19, 2024 -
Science achievement still lags for 8th graders
In what NWEA calls the “first large-scale look” at science achievement trends, elementary progress in the subject has returned to pre-pandemic levels.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 17, 2024 -
The average U.S. student is less than halfway to full academic recovery
English learners, students experiencing homelessness and students with disabilities require urgent attention in particular, CRPE research says.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Using AI in lesson planning? Beware hallucinations
The potential for artificial intelligence to present an incorrect or misleading response as fact remains a possible side effect for these tools.
By Lauren Barack • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Teachers’ awareness of open educational resources hits 5-year high
Though 70% of teachers agreed digital materials provide more flexibility for students, most still reported preferring print, according to Bay View Analytics data.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Mental health services least accessible for students most likely to seek them
A new study finds poor mental health is linked to higher chronic absenteeism, which 14 states committed this week to reducing by 50%.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Tracker
Where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on K-12 issues
From Title IX to chronic absenteeism, we examined the candidates’ campaign websites, past statements, party platforms and more.
By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod , Naaz Modan , Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From chronic absenteeism strategies to a growing number of ransomware incidents impacting education, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Sept. 6, 2024 -
States get low marks for school performance data access, transparency
User-friendly online information about COVID-19 academic recovery could help educators and parents pinpoint solutions, a CRPE report says.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 5, 2024 -
How movement can enhance learning
Finding ways to get students active can be particularly helpful in making elementary literacy content more memorable, says one expert.
By Lauren Barack • Updated Sept. 10, 2024 -
Opinion
We’re education researchers, and we stand with the education justice movement
Community organizers, educators and families are standing up to education censorship in a variety of ways, two New York University researchers write.
By Rhea Almeida and Parker Foster • Sept. 4, 2024 -
Publishing giants challenge book removals in Florida schools
A lawsuit alleges state law is leading to books that aren’t obscene being removed under the guise of “pornography,” violating the First Amendment.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Sept. 3, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From one state’s disagreement over teacher vacancy numbers to school chaplain bills gaining steam, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Aug. 30, 2024 -
Dual language immersion programs associated with more reading growth for ELs
Schools that lack such programs, don’t offer meetings with English learner families, and are overcrowded were associated with worse performance.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
How a Pennsylvania superintendent factors community into innovation
For Matthew Friedman, prioritizing consistent communication is key to ensuring Quakertown Community School District can embrace future-ready learning.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Teachers need resources for reading instruction, especially in older grades
Grade 3-8 teachers say nearly half of students always or nearly always have difficulty reading, according to a Rand Corporation report.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 29, 2024 -
How can educators link esports to classroom learning?
Amid competitive gaming’s rise in popularity, teachers are seeking to engage students’ enthusiasm through links to STEM and specialized courses.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Kentucky middle school targets learning loss and trauma through aviation camp
Students visited an airport, explored a hot air balloon and launched rockets during the camp supported by a Louisville-based nonprofit.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 28, 2024