Reports: Math, reading progress slowed during first full school year of pandemic

Three separate assessment analyses show younger students, students of color and low-income students had lower rates of academic gains.

By Kara Arundel and Naaz Modan • July 28, 2021

Promising Practices: High schools, communities set visions for reforms

A grant program helped support initiatives like "Portraits of a Graduate," setting priorities for skills necessary for college and career success.

By Kara Arundel • July 27, 2021

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

Surveys can help educators tap into students' interests

By giving students a chance to bring their personalities and passions into the classroom, educators give more latitude in demonstrating learning.

By Lauren Barack • July 21, 2021

NPC 2021: How SEL can help raise high school reading achievement

Relationship-building moments may seem like they take time from instruction but can be just as important to literacy and overall learning, panelists said.

By Kara Arundel • July 16, 2021

Research: Northern textbooks influenced by post-Civil War Southern narratives

Social studies teachers should be mindful of the history of curricula development and dissemination as they prepare Civil War lessons, a Georgia State University professor said.

By Kara Arundel • July 14, 2021

Culturally responsive curriculum serves students in classrooms — and beyond

Lessons that are student-centered and raise social awareness help strengthen students' identities while supporting critical thinking.

By Lauren Barack • July 14, 2021

Texting interventions increased during the pandemic, but are they worth the investment?

A new study questions the effects of parental texting programs on outcomes and suggests negative impacts in other parental involvement areas.

By Naaz Modan • July 14, 2021

Illinois becomes first state requiring schools to teach Asian American history

Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, Illinois elementary and high school students will learn at least one unit covering the subject.

By Naaz Modan • July 13, 2021

Challenges, benefits of keeping school devices in students' hands over summer

Maintaining access to educational content over summer boosts equity, but there are also major tech management considerations and costs.

By Kara Arundel • July 9, 2021

Lessons in respectful discourse grounded in critical thinking, persuasion

Students' interests and current events are a gateway to engaging them in building skills for civil discussions, even when they disagree.

By Lauren Barack • July 7, 2021

Using the Olympics to bring STEM excitement into classrooms

The Summer and Winter Olympic Games can add real-world context and relevance to a variety of science and engineering lessons.

By Lauren Barack • July 7, 2021

ISTE 2021: Teachers share pandemic 'aha' moments and how they'll apply them

Educators in a Tuesday webinar discussed helping learners develop autonomy, deepening student relationships, and enhancing collaboration.

By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2021

ISTE 2021: 4 ways to make project-based learning work online

Advanced planning and ed tech tools can help educators manage engaging projects remotely, said PBL experts during this week's ISTE virtual conference.

By Kara Arundel • June 30, 2021

Weaving SEL into a standards-focused curriculum

With students' social-emotional needs likely a high priority, educators may want to consider using cross-curricular approaches to streamline assignments.

By Lauren Barack • June 30, 2021

Quality PD, curriculum frameworks critical for robust early childhood ed

Early learning experts in a virtual discussion expressed optimism that federal relief can help advance young children’s academic and social development.

By Kara Arundel • June 29, 2021

Lawmakers show division on instruction around racism in America

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona repeatedly said during a hearing Thursday that the federal government doesn't dictate curriculum.

By Kara Arundel • June 25, 2021

Curricula can incorporate consent beyond health class

Recognizing personal boundaries and understanding trauma go hand-in-hand with SEL skills like empathy, communication and compassion.

By Lauren Barack • June 23, 2021

Study: George Floyd's murder sparked teacher demand for anti-racist resources

Research finds more requests for books by or about African Americans than after any other race-related event over the past 10 years.

By Kara Arundel • June 23, 2021

After a year of distance learning, where are classroom design trends headed?

Pandemic-era partitions and barriers will eventually come down, but the push toward more flexible, modern classrooms continues.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 23, 2021

Lessons In Leadership: How can districts improve recruitment, retention for male teachers of color?

In South Carolina's Richland School District Two, Superintendent Baron Davis has also prioritized strong magnet programming and facilities improvements.

By Roger Riddell • June 22, 2021

Administrators put focus on high-impact teacher PD

Summer and early fall professional development will target areas most in need after a year of instructional turmoil.

By Kara Arundel • June 22, 2021

5 ways school librarians can support teachers and students amid reopenings

School librarians are in a unique position to help address social-emotional, curricular and other needs amid the return to in-person learning.

By Dayna Straehley • June 18, 2021

Strategies to accelerate computer science implementation

Building out a computer science teacher pipeline is a strong first step, as shortages are among the top factors hindering schools.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 16, 2021

Arts provide a natural curricular vehicle for SEL

Visual and performing arts programs can help students learn to explore feelings while also embracing impulse control and delayed gratification.

By Lauren Barack • June 16, 2021

With burnout on the rise, districts turn to staff SEL and bringing joy to learning

District leaders and education experts say school staff well-being is important for student achievement and for preventing staff shortages.

By Kara Arundel • June 16, 2021