Districts, teachers seize Black Lives Matter moment for curriculum inclusivity

The reinvigorated movement sparked a wave of interest from educators nationwide who want to know what they can do to help implement change.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 26, 2020

How to engage youngest learners in remote learning

One educator suggests calming students with familiar objects and routines, in addition to creating scenarios for them to interact with one another.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 26, 2020

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Professional Development

Personalized learning experiences aren't just a goal for the classroom anymore — they're highly sought out for PD over traditional sit-and-get seminars. And there's no shortage of topics to cover.

By K-12 Dive staff

Learning Policy Institute reopening framework emphasizes reinvented approach to K-12 education

“The pandemic has disrupted learning for an entire generation of students, from preschool through college,” said Linda Darling-Hammond, co-author of the framework. “We cannot return to business as usual.”

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 26, 2020

PDK Poll: Teacher recruitment, pre-K among parents' top policy priorities

Six in 10 respondents in the annual poll of U.S. adults called public education "extremely" or "very" important in their 2020 election decisions.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 26, 2020

Take it outside: Advocating for outdoor classrooms to address COVID-19 and the myopia epidemic

An optometrist writes that one in three students now suffers from myopia, setting the stage for a public health crisis with further vision problems.

By Dr. Gary Gerber • Aug. 26, 2020

Summer Reading: COVID-related exits, potential layoffs complicate K-12 jobs landscape

Risk of coronavirus exposure and shifting budgets are poised to worsen shortages and make hiring more difficult.

Aug. 25, 2020

The agile mind of a flexible learner

Learn how to cultivate strong mental flexibility, build resilience and shape your students’ sense of independence in and out of the classroom.

By Sucheta Kamath, Founder & CEO, ExQ® • Aug. 25, 2020

School districts plan COVID-19 trauma support, even as classes resume online

Districts nationwide have launched supports like mental health hotlines and telehealth services accessible via school-issued devices.

By Natalie Gross • Aug. 24, 2020

Survey: Two-thirds of teachers report feeling more appreciated by public during pandemic

A quarter, however, do not feel they were compensated fairly for their work in the spring and conditions could lead to exits from the profession.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 24, 2020

Ed Dept CARES decision could alter how school districts allocate funds

The department said it will back down on its interim final rule, but that it would still "aggressively" monitor whether districts aid private schools. 

By Naaz Modan • Updated Sept. 28, 2020

Tennessee dedicates $3M to bridge Chattanooga students' digital divide

The Tennessee Community CARES funding will support a public-private partnership that aims to provide free high-speed internet to 28,000 students learning at home. 

By Katie Pyzyk , Kristin Musulin • Updated Sept. 30, 2020

Flint settlement provides at least $9M in support for students affected by lead

Estimates have suggested as many as 12,000 children were impacted by high levels of lead in the Michigan city's water.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 21, 2020

State of American Education: Issues of equity, reopenings, budgets loom large

In a Wednesday NASSP webinar, administrators and policymakers expressed concern about educator attrition and called for more representative curriculum.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 20, 2020

Analysis: 'Surprising dearth' of homeless student recognition in reopening plans

A study of 106 plans by the Center on Reinventing Public Education found only 11 specifically mentioned supports for students facing housing insecurity.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 20, 2020

3 ways to build online class culture

A teacher at an online-only school says connecting with students through video, email and phone has empowered her to create meaningful relationships that encourage students' success. 

By Andrea Teske • Aug. 19, 2020

Curricular Counsel: Arizona district develops 5 plans for reopening schools amid coronavirus

Buckeye Elementary School District Assistant Superintendent Mike Lee says while planning for an uncertain school year, the district also focused on building the first school named for the late Sen. John McCain.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 19, 2020

Study: Writing processes differ between proficient, lower-performing middle-schoolers

The research compared four process measures of student writers: fluency, local editing, macro-editing and interstitial pausing. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 19, 2020

5 financial issues schools will face due to the coronavirus-induced recession

If the economic downturn is like the Great Recession, administrators will be challenged by smaller budgets, layoff decisions and more in coming years.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 19, 2020

Improving online learning through reflective practice

Reflective practice can identify the pros and cons of digital tools used this spring to encourage adoption of more flexible technology, experts say.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 18, 2020

Data clarity in K-12 education more important than ever

A Philadelphia administrator and a philanthropic program director write that instability caused by COVID-19 raises new questions about what's most important to measure and how to communicate results.

By Elliot Weinbaum and Joy Lesnick • Aug. 18, 2020

Summer Reading: Coronavirus weaves uncertainty in pre-K

Early childhood programs are particularly hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic, from the immediacy of school closures to future state funding.

Aug. 18, 2020

Research: Most ed tech PD in spring was informal, teacher-initiated

With the need for ed tech expected to grow in the next three years, experts say educators will need the right information to make effective decisions. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 17, 2020

More states including teachers on education boards

With 14 states now requiring a teacher on state ed boards, an NASBE analysis suggests the addition adds context on the actual impact of decisions.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Aug. 14, 2020

Justice Department says school resource officers could prevent school shootings

The new department report conflicts with studies showing SROs have little or no impact on school safety or preventing school violence. 

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 14, 2020

Federal court clears way for new Title IX K-12 rule, takes effect Friday

Schools nationwide must adopt new policies and procedures by Aug. 14, but many are still preparing for the school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 13, 2020