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By Fred James, Head of Education Markets • May 6, 2024

School districts’ gifted student support, identification ‘mediocre at best’

A Fordham Institute study finds that universal screening is on the rise, but programs remain limited in scope and with questionable content value.

By Anna Merod • May 1, 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

6 questions to advance media literacy, digital citizenship

Lacking a comprehensive national media literacy framework, schools can draw on several state and association models, NASBE said.

By Kara Arundel • May 1, 2024

3 strategies to help students learn to respectfully disagree

Learning to thoughtfully navigate difficult conversations can better prepare students to think critically and engage with the community at large.

By Lauren Barack • April 24, 2024

Just 18% of teachers report using AI in the classroom

Instructional use of the tech in learning remains fairly uncommon, with only an additional 15% of teachers saying they’ve tried to do so, a new study finds.

By Anna Merod • April 24, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From school leaders’ views on academic recovery to students’ use of AI in their writing, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • April 19, 2024

Number of book bans rose sharply in fall 2023

PEN America says there were 4,349 bans in fall 2023, compared to 1,841 in spring 2023.

By Kara Arundel • April 18, 2024

Can high school data science courses expand pathways in STEM?

STEM advocates want more opportunities for the subject in high school but caution that better-defined standards and curriculum are needed.

By Lauren Barack • April 17, 2024

How a New Jersey charter is prioritizing literacy to close opportunity gaps

A school leader writes that declines in reading and writing stand to have the greatest impact on historically marginalized populations.

By Gemar Mills • April 17, 2024

92% of school leaders concerned about academic recovery, NCES survey says

Though some experts predicted a shift from state-mandated summative exams post-pandemic, about two-thirds of administrators still back the approach.

By Naaz Modan • April 16, 2024

How much are students using AI in their writing?

In the year since Turnitin launched its AI writing detection tool, the company found students have consistently used the tech in classwork.

By Anna Merod • April 15, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the ESSER fiscal cliff’s impact on schools to student data privacy concerns, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • April 12, 2024

Allowing space to discuss tough topics like gender strengthens students’ sense of self

A Vermont program director writes that students must be equipped with tools to talk about their sense of self and their feelings on roles, rules and hierarchies.

By Alex Myers • April 11, 2024

How can educators weave fun into math curriculum?

Games and other activities can make the subject more engaging, encourage collaboration and boost student self-esteem, one expert says.

By Lauren Barack • April 10, 2024

Wisconsin adds Hmong and Asian American history to curriculum requirements

At least seven other states mandate Asian American studies, and a dozen states have academic standards for the subject.

By Kara Arundel • April 10, 2024

Community, student input key to align CTE to workforce needs

Chambers of commerce and local business organizations are among crucial partners to identify growth areas and gain program support, one expert says.

By Lauren Barack • April 3, 2024

Only about half of K-2 students on track for reading

Mid-year DIBELS assessment data shows the pace of reading progress has slowed for young learners and that 3 in 10 are far behind.

By Kara Arundel • April 3, 2024

Book ban attempts soared 65% in 2023

Groups disputing book titles focused on public libraries, where the number of titles targeted rose by 92%, compared to 11% in schools.

By Naaz Modan • April 3, 2024

How a solar event is eclipsing school plans

From closures to watch parties, schools in at least 13 states are altering their daily schedules for the once-in-a-generation phenomenon.

By Naaz Modan • April 3, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a federal plea to address chronic absenteeism to strategies for approaching teacher layoffs, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Kara Arundel • March 29, 2024

Washington becomes 7th state to require LGBTQ+ related instruction

Another seven states have banned discussion of LGBTQ+ topics in classrooms, illustrating the political divide on the curriculum issue.

By Anna Merod • March 27, 2024

3 curricular approaches to bring the solar eclipse down to Earth

From the sun’s impact on the eye to the particles and cosmic rays it sends to Earth, the rare astral event offers a variety of options for science lessons.

By Lauren Barack • March 27, 2024

High-dosage tutoring brings math gains, study finds

Chicago Public Schools and Georgia's Fulton County Schools' students showed progress after participating in consistent, school-day tutoring programs.

By Kara Arundel • March 27, 2024

HVAC pre-apprenticeship program aims to improve skilled worker pipeline

The Pryor High School Innovation Center in Oklahoma is providing hands-on training that includes repairing and maintaining the school’s HVAC systems.

By Nish Amarnath • March 20, 2024

Here’s where to start when teaching entrepreneurship

Tasking students with identifying and solving problems that interest them is key, says one nonprofit leader.

By Lauren Barack • March 20, 2024