Biden’s State of the Union: High-quality tutoring is in, book bans are out

Most of President Joe Biden’s speech touched on similar education policies as previous years. His brief pushback on book bans, however, marked a new addition.

By Anna Merod • March 8, 2024

Lawmakers remain divided over charters during House hearing

Congressional leaders debated the effectiveness and direction of the increasingly popular charter school movement.

By Naaz Modan • March 8, 2024

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Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

FAFSA submissions from high school seniors are down 38%

Members of the class of 2024 submitted roughly 1.1 million forms by Feb. 23, according to a recent analysis from the National College Attainment Network.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 7, 2024

Florida district agrees to improve discipline practices for students with disabilities

A Justice Department probe finds Pasco County Schools used discriminatory practices toward students whose disabilities could impact their behaviors.

By Kara Arundel • March 7, 2024

Can microcredentialing help address teacher shortages?

UCLA’s ExcEL Leadership Academy aims to use the model to create a pathway for current teachers to earn multilingual certification.

By Anna Merod • March 7, 2024

Ed tech investments slow after sizable pandemic bump

Capital investments in ed tech companies reached $2.8 billion in 2023 — a sharp decline from a 2021 peak of $8.2 billion.

By Anna Merod • March 7, 2024

Former Long Island School CFO on trial for stealing $8.4M

The ex-CFO used the funds to afford a “lavish lifestyle,” according to the Suffolk County ADA Jessica Lightstone.

By Adam Zaki • March 6, 2024

Should entrepreneurship skills be a curriculum requirement?

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship says entrepreneur education should be viewed as a key part of developing students’ career-readiness.

By Anna Merod • March 6, 2024

No more ‘shake it off’: School athletic programs adapt to concussion research

Greater awareness of the long-term consequences of head injuries is prompting new approaches to school sports protocols.

By Kate Rix • March 6, 2024

Education Department investigating death of Oklahoma nonbinary student

An OCR complaint alleges a high school violated Title IX when it failed to address instances of bullying and harassment of LGBTQ+ students.

By Naaz Modan • March 5, 2024

As the Affordable Connectivity Program sunsets, what’s next for schools?

With the responsibility to keep students connected at home shifting to district leaders, experts say partnerships and plans for other FCC initiatives are key.

By Anna Merod • March 5, 2024

Head Start funding not keeping pace with rising child poverty rates

A U.S. Government Accountability Office report stressed the need to target Head Start services more effectively and to equitably distribute grants.

By Anna Merod • March 4, 2024

California proposes paid pregnancy leave for educators

The legislation, expected to improve teacher retention, has the backing of State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

By Naaz Modan • March 4, 2024

Texas policy allowing school chaplains spreads to other states

Similar proposals have been considered in at least 13 other state legislatures and are part of a broader national debate on religion in public schools.

By Naaz Modan • March 1, 2024

Another continuing resolution pushes FY 24 education funding decision to March 22

The approval of the short-term funding plan, which includes a FAFSA provision, avoids a partial shutdown that would have begun Saturday.

By Kara Arundel • Updated March 1, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a school district’s National Guard request to new research on Teach For America educators’ impact, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • March 1, 2024

Don’t wait until next February to improve the educational experiences of Black students

A Yale University professor writes that Black students should see themselves reflected in curriculum and instruction beyond Black History Month.

By Christina Cipriano • Feb. 29, 2024

California faces high vacancy rates in school nutrition staffing

The state’s universal school meals policy and competitive wages are cited as reasons for the severe staffing challenges.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 29, 2024

How do equitable grading practices affect expectations?

A Thomas B. Fordham Institute report examines how homework bans and penalty prohibitions for late work and cheating impact student accountability.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 28, 2024

Teach for America educators see higher turnover — but better student outcomes

Corps members who remain in the classroom for five years or more show double the impact on student learning.

By Anna Merod • Updated Feb. 28, 2024

Is the end of federal relief money worsening a child care crisis?

Staff shortages, low pay and a lack of affordable options for families are leading to underenrollment, according to a NAEYC survey.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 27, 2024

Idaho’s $2B school infrastructure bill gains momentum, heads to House floor

The new bill would create a School Modernization Facilities Fund that school districts can tap into for their construction, renovation and maintenance needs.

By Nish Amarnath • Feb. 26, 2024

National Newcomer Network urges supports, policies for newly arrived students

The group’s policy recommendations include money for wraparound services and building capacity for disaggregated data.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 26, 2024

Black History Month teaching strategies change amid curriculum restrictions

The vagueness of state restrictions may prompt teachers to back away from key topics, necessitating clear guidance and support from district leaders, experts say.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 23, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a lawsuit challenging a state’s curriculum censorship law to a study on a four-day school week’s impacts, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Feb. 23, 2024