How are districts preparing for the end of American Rescue Plan funds?

Superintendents anticipate reductions to specialist staffing, summer learning programs and staff compensation, according to a report from AASA.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 23, 2023

New school year stretches budgets for districts, teachers and families

Teachers often dip into their personal funds, for instance spending an average of $820.14 on classroom supplies in 2022-23, according to an analysis.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 23, 2023

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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

How 90-day plans shape the beginning of a successful school year

While the strategy can look different across schools and districts, four K-12 leaders share why the 90-day model works in setting the tone for a new year.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 21, 2023

Medicaid ‘unwinding’ explained for families in school toolkit

Some 536,400 children have lost access to Medicaid and CHIP insurance since automatic renewals ended in April.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 17, 2023

Why the superintendent job is getting harder

As a Chiefs for Change brief looks at the complexities of the role, two former superintendents share how they worked through challenges.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 14, 2023

3 key best practices from the White House K-12 cybersecurity summit

School leaders must take prevention seriously and know who to call when an attack happens, government officials and educators said.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 9, 2023

NCTQ: State policies hinder progress on teacher diversity

States are ramping up recruitment and retention efforts but lack measures aimed directly at diversifying the workforce, a new report finds.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 8, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From school construction concerns to a Senate committee’s FY24 education spending proposal, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 31?

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2023

New Jersey school district to pay $9.1M in bullying settlement

The case is one of many negligence suits against school districts in the past decade and comes amid a rise in student misbehavior following the pandemic. 

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 3, 2023

Equity in IDEA: The rising challenge of significant disproportionality

School leaders seek solutions amid ballooning racial disparities among students with disabilities.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 1, 2023

Equity in IDEA: Finding solutions to racial disproportionality in special ed

Efforts to remedy overrepresentation of students with disabilities takes time and collaboration with general education, experts say.

By Kara Arundel , Shaun Lucas , Julia Himmel • Aug. 1, 2023

Equity in IDEA: Why racial disparities are increasing in special ed programs

A nearly 100% increase in the number of districts identified as significantly disproportionate is causing school leaders to examine data and practices.

By Kara Arundel , Shaun Lucas , Julia Himmel • July 31, 2023

Principal turnover rose during height of pandemic

While turnover increased between the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years, long-term attrition remains at levels similar to previous years, NCES data shows.

By Naaz Modan • July 31, 2023

How Georgia is retaining new special ed leaders

The state's Special Education Leadership Development Academy offers continuous training resources and coaching for new administrators.

By Kara Arundel • July 26, 2023

CDC finds ‘significant’ increase in developmental disabilities among children

The agency’s survey, however, finds no notable changes in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability.

By Kara Arundel • July 25, 2023

6 actions for closing racial gaps in schools

Strengthening early literacy, increasing instructional time and providing wraparound services are among strategies recommended by McKinsey & Co.

By Kara Arundel • July 21, 2023

Leaders share 3 approaches to developing principal pipelines

Education leadership experts detailed their best practices in fostering the next generation of principals through three programs in Georgia and Hawaii.

By Anna Merod • July 21, 2023

How can schools get ahead of staff vacancies?

Florida principal Adam Lane suggests improving school culture is a central pillar to turning around recruitment and retention.

By Anna Merod • July 20, 2023

GAO: USDA’s Foods in Schools program needs systematic improvements

Challenges faced by the program, which provides 15% to 20% of foods used in school lunches, include delivery issues and price fluctuations.

By Naaz Modan • July 19, 2023

These 3 strategies are key when creating a school-based wellness center

Two Pennsylvania high school leaders shared lessons learned for improving school mental health services with a trauma-informed approach.

By Anna Merod • July 18, 2023

How a failing Arizona middle school dodged a state takeover

Two school leaders from Isaac Middle School share key strategies implemented to improve the Title I school’s culture and performance.

By Anna Merod • July 17, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new federal registered apprenticeship programs to superintendent stressors, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 10?

By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2023

What should superintendents keep in mind in union negotiations?

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says talks may exceed budget comfort zones, but that may be necessary based on economic realities.

By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2023

Special educators highlight 3 focus areas in Capitol Hill visits

Despite a politically charged atmosphere, special education issues have historically drawn bipartisan support.

By Kara Arundel • July 13, 2023

EPA wants stricter rules for child care centers, schools serving young children

A pre-publication notice emphasizes the risk of lead exposure to young children.

By Kara Arundel • July 13, 2023