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    Declining K-12 enrollment spells trouble for higher education’s future

    Given demographic trends, the sector will likely become more competitive and experience more closures, one consolidation expert argues. 

    By Ricardo Azziz • Dec. 19, 2024
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    Special education teacher shortage creating ‘point of exhaustion’

    During a U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ listening session, speakers shared hardships students, families and schools face due to a lack of educators.

    By • Dec. 17, 2024
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    Infrastructure & School Operations

    With a new presidential administration and potential funding changes on the way, schools face an array of challenges in day-to-day operations. 

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Schools take proactive steps to protect immigrant students

    Threatened changes to U.S. immigration policies are leading some schools to share resources and offer support to staff, families and students.

    By • Updated Dec. 17, 2024
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    Trust and belonging: What education leaders learned from Finland about whole child development

    Education leaders from the United States and Canada visited Finland to gain insights and practical strategies around supporting whole child development.

    By Diana Lee, Emma Mills • Dec. 16, 2024
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    Walberg to lead U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee

    In the Senate, Bill Cassidy, R-La., will chair the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee when the 119th Congress convenes in January.

    By • Dec. 13, 2024
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    High school graduates to peak in 2025, with slightly deeper-than-expected declines ahead

    The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education’s latest projections serve as a call for policymakers and colleges to boost attendance rates.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 11, 2024
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    What do special education advocates anticipate from a 2nd Trump term?

    Some advocacy groups are preparing to defend the federal government's role in supporting public school students with disabilities.

    By • Dec. 9, 2024
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    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new math performance data to the 20th anniversary of a federal law’s last reauthorization, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Dec. 6, 2024
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    The K-12 Dive Awards for 2024

    These leaders are achieving excellence through commitments to school culture and community, innovation, and wraparound services for students.

    By • Nov. 27, 2024
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    District of the Year: Ector County ISD

    In the past five years, the Texas district’s investments in staffing and high dosage tutoring are paying off.

    By • Nov. 27, 2024
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    Superintendent of the Year: Tiffany Anderson, Topeka Public Schools

    Over the past eight years, Anderson has reimagined leadership structures, invested in teacher housing initiatives, and kept one foot in the classroom.

    By • Updated Nov. 26, 2024
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    Principal of the Year: Calvin Hooks, Hyde-Addison Elementary School

    The leader of the Washington, D.C., school credits DEI, anti-racist and belonging initiatives for high student performance.

    By • Nov. 25, 2024
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    4 K-12 funding areas to watch under a 2nd Trump administration

    Education experts anticipate changes in fiscal approaches to state grants, special education, school choice and curriculum.

    By • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Trump names Linda McMahon for education secretary

    The choice of the WWE co-founder and former SBA administrator is another out-of-the-box Cabinet selection for the incoming president.

    By • Updated Nov. 20, 2024
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    STAFFED UP

    Commission on Civil Rights probes special educator shortage

    The bipartisan body is expected to issue a report next year that will provide recommendations to Congress and the president.

    By • Nov. 18, 2024
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    How school leaders can tap into the Education Department’s AI toolkit

    The 74-page document offers implementation resources for K-12 leaders on student data privacy risks, rollout strategy and more.

    By • Nov. 15, 2024
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From demand for a cybersecurity pilot to the latest stats on school book bans, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Nov. 15, 2024
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    3 ways high schools are preparing students for this year’s FAFSA

    Last school year's delays to filling out the federal financial aid form are spurring early action to support the class of 2025.

    By • Updated Nov. 13, 2024
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    Growth and renewal through Inclusive Innovation

    Strengthening adolescent writing through student-designed writing groups developed with inclusive innovation.

    By Viki M. Young, Ph.D. • Nov. 11, 2024
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    Special education teacher shortages focus of upcoming federal briefing

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will investigate the federal response to special education teacher shortages.

    By • Nov. 8, 2024
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    Ransomware is a persistent and growing threat for schools nationwide. Here’s what you need to know.

    In a five-part series, we highlight firsthand accounts as well as best practices to shore up cyber defenses.

    By • Nov. 7, 2024
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    How to use election outcome to teach about regulating emotions

    Student support experts recommend schools validate students' emotions and encourage respectful dialogue.

    By • Nov. 6, 2024
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    3 ways school leaders are promoting unity during a tense election

    School culture and student supports are key in administrators' messages to families ahead of 2024 election results.

    By • Nov. 5, 2024
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    Giving students voice and choice: Raising up student leaders to transform teaching and learning

    Empowering students to lead transforms education and strengthens school communities.

    By Diana Lee, Emma Mills • Nov. 4, 2024
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    Energy Department program helps school districts decarbonize

    Benchmarking and retrofit implementation are among categories in which districts can apply for recognition in the Efficient and Healthy Schools Program.

    By Joe Burns • Nov. 1, 2024