Financial literacy is growing, but uneven access could widen racial wealth gap

More states are requiring high-schoolers to take finance courses, but students of color and low-income students are less likely to have access.

By Naaz Modan • April 27, 2022

Teaching the social media generation the power of compassion

How do we teach Gen Z or Zoomers compassion in our fractured world? There is a solution: storytelling.

April 25, 2022

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

Inclusive strategies in CTE courses improve student engagement

Using universal design for learning approaches in career-prep courses allows student choice for studying and demonstrating knowledge, CTE experts say.

By Kara Arundel • April 20, 2022

Learning to the beat: How rap helps students' math recall

Teachers can better captivate their students by tying music, lyrics and songwriting across curriculum.

By Lauren Barack • April 20, 2022

Florida shows examples of math materials rejected on SEL, CRT grounds

The Florida Department of Education publicized examples submitted by the public, saying they don't represent "an exhaustive list of input" of materials.

By Naaz Modan • Updated April 21, 2022

Stanford researcher finds SEL + purpose learning program Wayfinder boosts student purpose nearly 75%

A Stanford University researcher set to uncover the efficacy of the Wayfinder curriculum over the course of a school year. 

April 18, 2022

Virtual screening, identification for ELs challenged districts during pandemic

A New America report also suggests ed leaders haven't been meaningfully included in discussions on relief spending for English learners.

By Naaz Modan • April 13, 2022

For more personalized learning experiences, start with students' interests

Linking subjects like statistics to their use in activities like baseball can help clarify real-world relevance for students.

By Lauren Barack • April 13, 2022

The role of technology in personalized learning

Today's technology has merely added the fuel personalized learning needed to move into the mainstream.

April 11, 2022

Managing learning gaps with a wraparound assessment system

As educators aim to close learning gaps widened by the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for a cohesive approach to assessments is more crucial than ever.

April 11, 2022

Positive student-teacher relationships boost instructional quality

University of Missouri research finds positive relationships boost teachers' motivation and confidence, leading to more interesting and relevant instruction.

By Kara Arundel • April 8, 2022

Rural students' achievement growth disrupted by summer slide

A set of three studies "disrupt some long-held deficit-based thinking" around rural students, students with disabilities and English learners, said one expert.

By Naaz Modan • April 8, 2022

We need a 'Bill of Rights' for pandemic recovery

A former Education Department deputy assistant secretary suggests a 5-point plan of action for supporting student success.

By Ian Rosenblum • April 7, 2022

Virginia after-school partnership boosts graduation rates

Middle schoolers who participated in Richmond's NextUp RVA had an on-time graduation rate of 92% in 2021, compared to the district average of 78.8%.

By Anna Merod • April 6, 2022

States pour more resources into personal finance education

Financial literacy lessons in school can help students manage responsibilities they'll face in adulthood.

By Lauren Barack • April 6, 2022

3 ways podcasting can strengthen core academic skills

From helping students find a voice to improving their writing skills, the popular audio format can be a powerful curricular supplement.

By Lauren Barack • March 30, 2022

SEL builds foundations for boosting shy students' confidence

Helping students find their voice can start by establishing supportive and encouraging classroom norms centered around empathy and collaboration.

By Lauren Barack • March 30, 2022

Should schools invest in the metaverse?

K-12 gaming experts say districts could get left behind if they don't integrate related tech into curricula to facilitate virtual trips, AR projections and more.

By Anna Merod • March 30, 2022

After 5 decades of teaching, 7 lessons my students taught me

A veteran educator writes that pedagogy must adapt to how students learn, discipline must be more compassionate and building relationships is key.

By Stephen Sroka • March 29, 2022

We want to hear about your school district's rising leaders

For a second year, K-12 Dive's Rising Leaders is looking for trailblazing assistant principals and district leaders to spotlight.

By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2022

Tulsa Public Schools fine-tunes summer programming with eye toward pandemic best practices

By adjusting staff schedules, program sites and making other tweaks, the district aims to improve on last year's successes with support from partnerships.

By Kara Arundel • March 23, 2022

As the school year winds down, how can educators make the most of time remaining?

From lending classroom books to expanding summer field trips, these strategies may help students avoid potential summer learning loss.

By Lauren Barack • March 23, 2022

High expectations, relationships key to improving ELL student experiences

A Rhode Island superintendent told ASCD conference attendees that teachers must think of ELLs as having a learning asset rather than a deficit.

By Anna Merod • March 23, 2022

Florida overhauls state assessment in favor of ‘progress monitoring system’

The "shorter," "more individualized" assessment approach will reportedly not detangle results from high-stakes accountability metrics.

By Naaz Modan • March 23, 2022

SXSW EDU 2022: Our recap of Austin's ed innovation extravaganza

We've rounded up all of our coverage from this year's show in one location for your convenience.

March 22, 2022