Portfolios can broaden student learning

These types of projects can highlight students’ depth of understanding and skills, says Learning Policy Institute CEO Linda Darling-Hammond.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 14, 2024

4 strategies to spark engagement in summer programs

Partnerships with local nonprofits and other organizations are growing as school systems seek new and creative approaches to summer enrichment.

By Elena Ferrarin • Feb. 14, 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

While students display aptitude for in-demand jobs, their interest is low, study says

Programs that showcase opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing, technology and finance could help pique student interest.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 9, 2024

Tennessee proposal would require schools to craft own AI policies

If the legislation is adopted, schools and colleges would need to develop artificial intelligence use policies for the 2024-25 school year by July 1.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 9, 2024

Teaching self-assessment can support executive functioning skills

Helping students understand how to determine what they need in order to learn a new skill or task can also boost confidence.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2024

The future is artificial intelligence. Are students ready?

We asked experts how educators can prepare students for a world where AI won't just help with their work, but will serve as their partner.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new FBI data on hate crimes in schools to a likely Supreme Court case with direct K-12 implications, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Feb. 2, 2024

The K-12 outlook for 2024: Funds are waning, challenges aren’t

We've gathered our trends to watch, leaders to follow and more in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.

By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024

Cardona encourages CTE expansion during DC school visit

The education secretary toured a new districtwide high school program that offers nursing and cybersecurity courses and work experiences.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 31, 2024

Want to make math more fun? Consider asking ChatGPT

Having artificial intelligence assist in crafting prompts using students’ personal interests can help create more engaging math lessons.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2024

Young students still lag on school readiness post-pandemic

Some recent math and reading assessment data for grades K-2 show "no sign of recovery," according to Curriculum Associates.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 26, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the Ed Department’s new national ed tech plan to a bipartisan Florida bill aiming to curb book challenges, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 26, 2024

Why don’t students like math? Here are 3 reasons

A YouthTruth project containing survey responses from 90,000 high school students seeks to help educators bridge the math enjoyment gap.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 24, 2024

Use sight words within science of reading approaches, researcher advises

Teachers should integrate sight words and high frequency words into decoding instruction, rather than relying on students memorizing words.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 24, 2024

Ed Dept seeks to dispel myths about assistive technology

The guidance emphasizes that even babies can benefit from assistive technology and recommends training for students, families and staff.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 24, 2024

Closing the learning gap: California tutoring program yields impressive gains

A recent study with a district in California revealed promising academic gains for certain subgroups — English Learners, non-white and female students.

Jan. 22, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a bipartisan child tax credit proposal to several states lacking supportive science of reading policies, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 19, 2024

Connecting with students doesn’t stop at building rapport

Strong student relationships aren’t about creating a cult of personality, but rather about broader classroom connections, says CASEL’s Heather Schwartz.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2024

Ed Dept banks on game design to spark STEM passions

A $4 million grant is helping nonprofit Urban Arts tap into Minecraft to expand its game design curriculum to underrepresented middle-schoolers.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 17, 2024

19 states lack strong policies to support science of reading, NCTQ finds

NCTQ measured states in five policy areas that it says strengthen reading instruction. Three were categorized as "unacceptable."

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 16, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a federal memo flagging potential fraud over school infrastructure to a state’s recent mandate on grief education, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 12, 2024

Relationships matter in education, so why aren’t we better at prioritizing them?

A veteran educator and teacher trainer shares how three stages of learning play a role in the mechanics of student-teacher relationship-building.

By Jay Schroder • Jan. 10, 2024

New Jersey mandates grief education

The lessons will focus on the physical, emotional and behavioral signs of grief and be included in state standards for health and PE.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 10, 2024

8 K-12 trends to watch in 2024

Chronic absenteeism, academic recovery, artificial intelligence and waning COVID relief funds are among the slate of challenges school leaders face.

By Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2024

Bill would fund AI training through schools, nonprofits

The federal bill would incorporate AI literacy as a key component of digital literacy and support training initiatives. 

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024