Where Trump and Biden stand on K-12 issues

As a heated election cycle draws to a close, get up to speed on where the presidential candidates stand on Title I funding, early childhood and more.

By Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • Oct. 28, 2020

Superintendent: 'Discretionary moments' critical in student-teacher interactions

In Florida's Broward County Public Schools, equity begins at the ground floor with a focus on relationships and a PD model centered around diversity.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 27, 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

EPA proposal would mandate lead testing in 20% of K-12 schools, child care centers

The rule would be the first major change to the agency's Lead and Copper Rule since 1991, and could reduce childhood harm from contaminated water.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 27, 2020

Most superintendents say they're not 'very well prepared' to lead race, equity conversations

AASA's 10-year national survey also shows small growth in the percentage of women superintendents, but women and people of color still underrepresented.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 26, 2020

Underscoring the importance of digital literacy in education

How does digital literacy impact education and influence how students access library materials?

Oct. 26, 2020

Report: Distance learning amplifies need for focus on student data privacy

Research from the Center for Democracy and Technology finds almost half of teachers reporting they received no substantial privacy training.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 23, 2020

Study Guide: Restraint, seclusion and ongoing efforts to rethink school discipline

In light of findings from the latest Civil Rights Data Collection release, we've gathered a selection of coverage to help you get up to speed.

Oct. 23, 2020

Principals get candid about COVID-19's toll on students and teachers

School leaders say they don't have enough money to adequately address learning loss and staffing needs but are trying to find creative solutions.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 23, 2020

How deeply will digital learning transform K-12 long term?

While pandemic shifts to remote learning set the stage for significant change, a variety of factors will determine how far and fast it goes, a new report shows.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2020

Flexible backup plans keep online learning going through illness, outages

Planning ahead for the unexpected provides entry points to put students and substitutes at ease in the event of unexpected disruptions.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 21, 2020

College Board adds African diaspora as AP Seminar theme

The move comes as educators seek ways to embed culturally responsive representations of the experiences of people of color in curricula.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 21, 2020

Report: SEL programs benefit from partnerships, adults' skills

Research from RAND Corp. and the Wallace Foundation highlights barriers to successful out-of-school time program implementation.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 21, 2020

Ed Dept civil rights data shows restraint, seclusion, sexual assault on the rise

We examined the latest Civil Rights Data Collection release, covering the 2017-18 school year, and found four key takeaways for K-12 ed leaders.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 20, 2020

3 COVID-19 education trends set to persist post-pandemic

While the coronavirus has caused hardships, some K-12 practices born from the virus have the potential to enhance outcomes and school operations.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 19, 2020

Ancestry is providing free resources for educators and parents

Teachers can sign up for a free Ancestry® World Explorer membership, which can help enrich curriculum around events and milestones throughout history.

Oct. 19, 2020

How a team of instructional coaches helps turn around low-performing schools

The Focused School Support initiative works with teachers to improve during a two- to three-year intervention period, providing targeted, multi-tiered support.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 19, 2020

CDC: Schools should prioritize COVID testing for symptomatic staff, students

Testing of asymptomatic staff and students should also be considered where transmission risk is higher, the agency now advises. 

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 16, 2020

Connectivity gap persists for at least 300K California students

Research shows device supply chain backlogs and lack of home high-speed internet hinder remote learning for millions of students nationwide.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 16, 2020

What does a district court ruling mean for future right-to-education cases?

The judge ruled the case against Rhode Island "highlights a deep flaw" in national education priorities for "others who have the power" to address. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 15, 2020

Helping student-athletes navigate recruitment amid canceled seasons

High school athletics staff have long been integral in connecting players with colleges. This year, their role is paramount.

By Katie Navarra • Oct. 15, 2020

Project-based learning can be more engaging, but remote spaces provide challenges

One curriculum designer suggests providing office hours and collaboration rooms are among keys to remote PBL success.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 14, 2020

4 ways to weave 100 years of women's suffrage into curricula

As November marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment, current events offer learning opportunities ahead of this year's election.

By Lauren Barack • Oct. 14, 2020

Curricular Counsel: Collaboration, critical thinking more difficult to build amid COVID-19

Suburban Chicago administrator Maureen McAbee says ongoing PD helps, but balancing foundational skills with "box" curricula remains challenging.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 14, 2020

Secondary school suspensions cost some districts over a year of instruction

A new report suggests schools should replace exclusionary discipline practices with programs promoting positive behaviors and SEL supports.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 14, 2020

How to detect mental health issues in remote students

Virtual learning makes finding problems tricky for educators, one psychologist writes, though signs of mental distress remain the same.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 14, 2020