Question of the Month: How are you engaging your school community this fall?

From consistent and enthusiastic communication to meeting every member of the community where they are, five superintendents share their strategies.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 5, 2022

Miami-Dade County usurps Chicago Public Schools as nation’s 3rd-largest district

CPS’ enrollment fell by 8,305 students to 322,106 attending its public schools — down from 404,243 in 2011-12.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 3, 2022

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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

Applications open for $280M in school mental health supports

The U.S. Department of Education grant programs aim to increase the number of prepared mental health experts in schools.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 3, 2022

Stopgap measure keeps federal government open through Dec. 16

Although continuing resolutions have limited direct impact on schools, they can disrupt certain federal procedures like on-site monitoring visits.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 3, 2022

14th Amendment suit filed against Uvalde district, school police

The lawsuit is among the first of what are expected to be multiple cases filed against the district.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 30, 2022

Ed Dept releases anticipated CARES late liquidation guidance

State and local school administration organizations are also calling for spending guidance on American Rescue Plan funds.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 30, 2022

ASBO ’22: Our recap of K-12 business officials’ annual gathering

From tips for electrifying bus fleets to strategies for school tech use policies, K-12 Dive was on hand to hear the latest school business best practices.

By K-12 Dive staff • Sept. 29, 2022

Why aren’t people going to college?

Many who didn’t enroll or finish degrees say college is too expensive — but they also cite stress and career uncertainty, new research finds.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 28, 2022

Efficient spending of school funds may hinge on improving procurement processes

A report from Chiefs for Change offers eight procurement aspirations to help districts transform practices.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 28, 2022

Lessons In Leadership: How Virginia Beach prioritizes communication, military community engagement

As a homegrown leader, Superintendent Aaron Spence also brings outside perspective from leadership stints in Texas and North Carolina to his district.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 28, 2022

NCES: Over half of school leaders report feeling understaffed

One of the top challenges in hiring was too few applicants, with special education job openings being the hardest to fill.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 27, 2022

7 strategies for strengthening DEI in teacher hiring

Racial and ethnic diversity among public school teachers has increased in recent decades, but Pew data shows they remain less diverse than their students.

By Elena Ferrarin • Sept. 22, 2022

Education leaders share academic, SEL recovery efforts in House subcommittee hearing

Analyzing data, expanding partnerships and boosting teacher pipelines are ways schools are addressing pandemic setbacks, panelists said.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 21, 2022

How states are using ESSER funds to boost SEL and well-being in schools

Most state set-asides are going toward learning recovery, but SEL activities are being elevated to help support academic success, CCSSO said.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 20, 2022

Report raises concern about low expectations for students with disabilities

The Advocacy Institute says states should have more ambitious goals for proficiency on state assessments.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 19, 2022

Cardona clarifies funding priorities for Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

In a letter to state leaders, the education secretary said districts with high poverty and that meet at least one of three other criteria should be prioritized.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 16, 2022

ASBO ‘22: 3 ways for school business officials to build relationships with board members

Helping boards understand school finance and showing them the impact of their decisions can foster relationships with school business leaders.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 16, 2022

State law to cap New York City class sizes by 2028

Mayor Eric Adams says his city was singled out by the legislation, which has received support from the city’s teacher union.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 14, 2022

HHS issues 9-point checklist for school-based Medicaid services

The guidance is part of a series of resources planned by the federal agency to simplify and expand school-based Medicaid services.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 12, 2022

Less than 1 in 5 Americans would recommend teaching to young people

Survey respondents identified inadequate pay, insufficient resources, large workload and stressful environments as top barriers for entering the profession.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 9, 2022

House subcommittee hearing highlights schools’ role in juvenile justice efforts

Panelists highlighted promising practices including evidence-based training models for educators, administrators and school staff.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 9, 2022

Report: School innovation is addressing equity but challenges remain

Research highlighting self-reported information about innovative practices aims to inspire other schools to consider student-centered approaches.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 8, 2022

Advocates seek more resources for newcomer students from Ed Dept

Areas of need include curricular resources, professional development and common data definitions, a letter to the department said.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 7, 2022

Lessons In Leadership: Florida superintendent shares takeaways from Finnish schools

During a cultural exchange trip, Putnam County School District Superintendent Rick Surrency gained insight on playtime, standardized testing and more.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 6, 2022

Gas cards, new start times and rotating schedules: Districts get creative to solve bus driver shortages

Driver shortages have school systems nationwide testing a variety of creative — and sometimes unpopular — solutions.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 6, 2022