How could SCOTUS race-conscious admissions case impact high schoolers?

Race-neutral admissions could discourage students of color from pursuing higher ed, advocates say.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 1, 2022

Organizations denounce politicization of family engagement in schools

Political narratives pushing classroom censorship and exclusion under the guise of ‘parental rights’ misrepresent family engagement, the groups say.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 1, 2022

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

Supreme Court justices question when race-conscious college admissions can end

During oral arguments for two highly watched lawsuits, conservative justices also repeatedly asked the parties to define diversity.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 31, 2022

6 ways schools can help foster students succeed

One in four children in foster care show signs of post-traumatic stress disorder, and frequent moves and school changes can further impair achievement.

By Elena Ferrarin • Oct. 31, 2022

Efforts underway to improve newcomer student services, Ed Department says

A coalition had written to the department requesting more help with curricula, professional development and data to serve this population.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 31, 2022

More LGBTQ school board candidates on the ballot in 2022

The number of candidates running for school board who identify as part of the LGBTQ community has nearly doubled after a spread in anti-LGBTQ laws.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 28, 2022

GAO: Ed Department has more work ahead in addressing teacher shortages

While the department has laid out five strategies to take on the issue, it still needs to clearly communicate time frames and performance measures.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 28, 2022

Education censorship bills could dissuade K-12 teachers from joining the profession, report says

Legislation banning discussion of topics like race can affect colleges, but can also influence K-12 classrooms and who wants to become an educator.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 27, 2022

Lawmakers call USDA policy on alternative milk in schools an example of ‘dietary racism’

Over two dozen members of Congress wrote that requiring a doctor’s note to receive lactose-free milk puts an “unfair burden” on minority students.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 26, 2022

GAO to feds: More coordination needed to strengthen K-12 cyber defense

The government watchdog said the Ed Department and CISA have “little to no interaction” with other agencies and the K-12 community on cybersecurity.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 25, 2022

Dress code policies can make schools less equitable and safe

Girls in particular may feel less safe at school due to dress code policies, according to a Government Accountability Office report.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 25, 2022

Measuring student poverty is getting more complicated

How will districts gauge eligibility for programs serving low-income children if more schools use the Community Eligibility Provision?

By Anna Merod • Oct. 24, 2022

Florida state board approves strict implementation of anti-LGBTQ laws

The Florida State Board of Education unanimously agreed to approve new rules to carry out the “Don’t Say Gay” law, including a provision to fire teachers.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 21, 2022

E-rate survey points to early signs of the homework gap closing

In 2022, 78% of schools and libraries said home internet access is a problem, down from 86% the year prior, a survey by Funds For Learning found.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 21, 2022

By The Numbers: Analysis breaks down suspension rates over the decades

A Learning Policy Institute report shows the suspension rate in 2017–18 exceeded suspension rates recorded in the 1970s and early 1980s.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 20, 2022

To address teacher shortage, Missouri commission hones in on teacher pay

Upping teacher salary minimums and creating a fund for more competitive wages should be a statewide effort, a teacher retention and recruitment report suggests. 

By Anna Merod • Oct. 20, 2022

About half of parents still support school police, armed security

The Pew survey also found that about half of parents support arming teachers or administrators to varying degrees.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 20, 2022

Staffed Up: How student behavior drove this former Georgia teacher away from the classroom

Monique Clay, a former special education teacher in Statesboro, Georgia, said it’s vital K-12 leaders improve disciplinary practices to keep and recruit teachers. 

By Anna Merod • Oct. 19, 2022

‘Enough is enough,’ says athletic leader of bad behavior at games

Harassment aimed at game officials is leading to a shortage of referees, new attendance protocols and the canceling or rescheduling of games.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 19, 2022

Staffed Up: A longtime NYC teacher explains what’s needed to retain educators

Elana Rabinowitz has taught ESL in New York City Public Schools for over 20 years, but almost left during COVID-19. She shares why she ultimately stayed.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 18, 2022

LGBTQ+ students report less access to positive curricular resources or supportive staff

GLSEN’s latest national school climate survey for LGBTQ+ students comes amid a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ laws and book bans. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 18, 2022

Survey: Majority of school board members will not run for reelection

A report by School Board Partners also finds just 30% of current school board members are people of color, compared to 54% of public school students.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 18, 2022

These 7 pandemic-era lessons can inform school emergency planning

From creating response teams to ensuring continuity of learning, there are a number of steps districts can take to prepare for hurricanes, wildfires and more.

By Elena Ferrarin • Oct. 18, 2022

14% of schools that received federal charter funds closed or never opened

A Government Accountability Office report also found states awarded about $152 million, or 8%, of these grants to charters that closed or never opened.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 13, 2022

COVID-19 relief spending is influencing traditional K-12 workforce practices

Separate reports from FutureEd and The Education Trust highlight innovative spending approaches for training, recruiting and retaining educators.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 13, 2022