New toolkits aim to increase STEM diversity

The initiative from nonprofit The Plenary, Co. includes career resources and other classroom materials, featuring scientists across a variety of career stages.

By Lauren Barack • May 20, 2020

National parks offer students rich educational benefits. Can they continue doing so remotely?

While national parks offer a variety of resources for students under normal conditions, they're also now adjusting to meet learning needs during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 20, 2020

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Learning Loss

Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

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Lessons in Leadership

Each month, Education Dive: K-12's Lessons in Leadership column features stories of lessons learned and challenges overcome by innovative principals or superintendents, either in a one-on-one Q&A format or as a roundup of multiple responses on a single topic. We've gathered every i...

Updated Aug. 3, 2021

Minnesota schools launch in-person summer school

As staff and students tiptoe back into classrooms, extraordinary safety measures are being put in place by schools nationwide.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 20, 2020

Survey: Children's loss of social ties, learning are parents' top closure concerns

A desire for more regular contact with children's teachers is also a recurring theme across multiple surveys. 

By Linda Jacobson • May 20, 2020

USDA waivers allow school meal sites to continue through summer

The School Nutrition Association is also advocating for passage of the latest federal relief bill, which includes $3 billion to cover child nutrition programs.

By Linda Jacobson • May 19, 2020

Youngest learners prepare to start school — without the school

Summer transition activities help acclimate 5-year-olds to the classroom. Can a remote version even come close?

By Linda Jacobson • May 19, 2020

Denver school board seeks to clarify administration cuts

Superintendent Susana Cordova agreed to cut 150 administrative jobs to pay for teacher raises, but many have been rehired in different positions.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 18, 2020

Few details emerging for use of 'emergency education' funds

While governors have flexibility in how to use the block grant, the amounts are paltry compared to how much some states are cutting their education budgets.

By Linda Jacobson • May 18, 2020

How feasible are school reopening plans for fall?

Common trends across reopening plans from prominent education, government and health organizations suggest doing so may be easier said than done.

By Naaz Modan • May 18, 2020

Many districts still lack consistent plans months into closures

While districts like Miami-Dade County Public Schools are outliers in preparedness, many are stifled by lack of resources, socioeconomics, geography and other factors.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 15, 2020

Pre-to-3: Coalitions in 6 states join growing 'Early Learning Nation'

For community leaders building action plans in the middle of a pandemic, "the work has changed but it hasn't stopped."

By Linda Jacobson • May 15, 2020

NEA poll: Lower online class attendance, equity among educators' top concerns

As some schools reopen and others weigh the option, top concerns like widening equity gaps and lack of SEL supports as some students drop off the radar are being taken into consideration.

By Naaz Modan • May 15, 2020

Report: Nearly half of principals considering leaving their schools

The final installment in a NASSP and LPI research project shows lack of recognition, competitive salaries and heavy workloads are partly to blame.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 14, 2020

3 tips for navigating arts education during school shutdowns

Providing supplies and effectively evaluating creative assignments have proven challenging for arts educators during the pandemic, but they say there are creative worrkarounds.

By Roger Riddell • May 14, 2020

Fauci urges caution, 'step-by-step' approach in reopening schools

During testimony this week from health experts, Senators called for clearer guidance and suggested local decision-making in reopening.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 14, 2020

As pandemic makes tech indispensable, its role still varies

According to the SAMR model, educators should still view tech with the perspective of its best use for each lesson, rather than a panacea.

By Lauren Barack • May 13, 2020

Informal outlets will power remote summer learning opportunities

Videoconferencing and social media remain critical tools to stem learning loss as the pandemic disrupts education opportunities over the break.

By Lauren Barack • May 13, 2020

Digital wellness can help students balance tech use

Lessons on maintaining a healthy balance of tech use have grown more important as schools operate in a distance learning model amid the pandemic.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 13, 2020

5 immediate ways schools can support seniors' transition to college

Conducting senior exit surveys and focusing on FAFSA completion are among strategies that can be employed, experts say.

By Linda Jacobson • May 13, 2020

Some rural schools reopen with safety measures in place

Classes at some schools in Montana and Idaho have adopted social distancing and staggered release times, but students aren't required to wear masks.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 12, 2020

School closures changing districts' methods, terms for bargaining with unions

Amid the pandemic, unions and districts are renegotiating labor contracts to address long-term closures at an unprecedented rapid pace, but experts suggest collaboration may fizzle in the summer.

By Naaz Modan • May 12, 2020

School reopenings leave educators in high-risk groups with difficult choice over return

More than 18% of teachers and 27% of principals are over the age of 65, according to a report from the American Enterprise Institute.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 12, 2020

School meal programs seek relief, plan for uncertain summer

With an increase in families reporting financial insecurity, experts also expect more students to become eligible for free and reduced-price meals.

By Linda Jacobson • Updated May 12, 2020

More students may become homeless, require support during pandemic

It's difficult to monitor students' needs during remote instruction, but advocates say food distribution sites provide opportunities to identify homeless students.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 11, 2020