Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From Scholastic’s separate collection for LGBTQ+ and race-related books to new data on school staffing challenges, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Oct. 20, 2023

Curriculum wars prompt separate collection at Scholastic book fairs

Some schools in states with curriculum restrictions have opted to include the separate collection that includes LGBTQ+ and race-related titles.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 19, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Education Department watchdog to audit pandemic aid dollars through 2025

The agency warned of the potential for fraud or misuse, but said no major instances have been found in ESSER spending to date.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 19, 2023

Reading fluency intervention shows positive impact on marginalized middle schoolers

A new protocol using Repeated Reading strategies and culturally relevant texts makes a notable difference for some students, an NWEA study found.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 18, 2023

Students of color, Indigenous students weigh in on teaching profession

Students want to build impactful relationships to support future generations, but low teacher pay is a deterrent, according to a Teach Plus-CBED report.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 18, 2023

A dozen education groups press Education Department for FAFSA release date

The groups say “every day counts” to help students go through the new process for filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 17, 2023

California district agrees to fix restraint and seclusion violations

OCR's investigation of Folsom Cordova Unified School District found lack of records of makeup services after students were restrained and secluded.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 16, 2023

2-phase approach can make gifted and talented access more equitable

A new guide from NWEA says data schools already have on hand can help educators identify underrepresented advanced learners.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 16, 2023

The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2024

Administrators have plenty of opportunities for sharing best practices and learning about issues impacting their schools at conferences and events.

By Roger Riddell • Updated June 28, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From one state mandating the USDA’s proposed school nutrition guidance to the latest numbers on birth rates, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Oct. 13, 2023

Michigan teacher vacancies double, applicants drop by half since pandemic

A statewide study’s findings reflect COVID-19’s impact on staffing challenges for districts across the country.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 12, 2023

How innovation and strong teams turn RESAs into go-to resources for educators

Two executive directors share four strategies that help these agencies serve as invaluable resources to school systems.

By Katie Lash and Leigh Ann Putman • Oct. 11, 2023

California codifies USDA proposal to adjust school meal nutrition standards

Effective Jan. 1, the state will require schools to reduce sugar and sodium and offer more whole grain products in student meals, per federal recommendations.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 11, 2023

Federal LGBTQ+ workplace protections could land some schools in hot water

Schools could be caught between proposed EEOC guidance and state policies restricting facility access and pronoun usage for transgender employees.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 10, 2023

Oklahoma religious charter contract approved for fall 2024 launch

The controversial school is moving forward despite legal challenges and objections from public school advocacy groups. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 10, 2023

Most E-rate participants call for more cybersecurity support with FCC funds

Some 91% of schools and libraries surveyed by Funds For Learning agree measures like next-generation firewalls should qualify for E-rate funds.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 10, 2023

Georgia is the latest state to try out direct admissions

Starting this week, 120,000 high schoolers will be notified they have reserved spots at many of the state’s public colleges.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 9, 2023

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From two upcoming K-12-related Supreme Court hearings to new data on teachers’ average weekly wages, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Oct. 6, 2023

Pre-enrollment data may help reduce disparities in early interventions

A GAO report recommends that states collect this data to help solve service gaps for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or at risk for delays.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 6, 2023

ACLU sounds alarms on school surveillance technologies

A majority of students surveyed said they are aware of some form of monitoring tech prevalent in their school buildings.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 6, 2023

Restorative discipline practices in Chicago reduce student arrests

The University of Chicago’s study found positive effects of the program leading to a 35% decline for in-school student arrests.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 5, 2023

Supreme Court rejects multiple public school cases on first day of 2023 term

Two K-12-related cases already on the docket for Oct. 31 could impact social media policy and practices for school board members.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 4, 2023

New York bans facial recognition technology in schools

Schools can decide about using other biometric identifying technology at the local level, however, according to the New York State Education Department.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 3, 2023

Rising inflation worsens the ‘teacher pay penalty’

Teachers’ average weekly wages dropped $128 between 2021 and 2022, while other similarly educated professionals’ pay remained fairly stagnant.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 3, 2023

Budget deal averts education funding nightmare

The Committee for Education Funding had warned lawmakers about the dangers of a government shutdown.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 2, 2023