Arizona launches teacher residency program to address shortages, turnover

The program stands in contrast to a law signed this summer permitting those without bachelor’s degrees to teach while completing their degrees.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 29, 2022

Minneapolis Public Schools sued over union contract’s protections for teachers of color

A taxpayer is suing the district for practices allowing it to exempt teachers of color from seniority-based staff reductions.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 29, 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

Poll: Just 14% of parents with children under 5 say their child got a COVID-19 vaccine

A Gallup poll found half of parents with children ages 5-11 were likely to get a vaccine for their children.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 26, 2022

How can schools increase willingness to report threats?

A RAND Corp. report says building trust and offering accessible reporting systems can make it more likely that school violence concerns will be shared.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 26, 2022

These 4 charts explain emerging teacher shortage data

Recent research shows the teacher shortage hits the South the hardest, but is the problem widespread?

By Anna Merod • Aug. 25, 2022

OCR settles antisemitism case as Ed Department weighs amending Title VI regulations

In 2021, the Anti-Defamation League counted 331 antisemitic incidents at non-Jewish K-12 schools, up 106% from a historic low of 161 in 2020.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 25, 2022

How schools can extend internet to families for less than the cost of hotspots

A new analysis finds working with a private cellular company costs up to 10 times more than if a school creates and shares its own wireless network.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 25, 2022

Uvalde heightens schools’ interest in physical security

Experts have seen demand for measures like cameras and secure vestibules resurface in the aftermath of the May massacre.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 25, 2022

Calkins’ revised literacy curricula in limbo amid state law concerns

Debate over discussion of race and gender in classrooms is delaying the new resources, which notably feature a deeper embrace of phonics.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 24, 2022

Minnesota automatically enrolls 90K new students for free school meals

A USDA pilot program is allowing eight states to directly certify students on Medicaid to receive free meals this school year.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 24, 2022

Homeless student funding expanded during the pandemic. Will it be sustained?

Until a historic funding influx from ARP, only 1 in 4 districts received dedicated homeless student funding. That number should be higher, advocates say.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 24, 2022

Judge puts the brakes on Florida’s Stop WOKE Act

The law contains terms so vague that employers and other parties could not determine what speech it prohibits, plaintiffs alleged.

By Ryan Golden , Naaz Modan • Aug. 23, 2022

Education union activity ramps up ahead of new school year

Several K-12 locals are striking or suing districts over issues ranging from fair pay to school communication policies.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 23, 2022

Ed Department announces $8M grant competition to increase teacher diversity

The Hawkins grants will fund applicants who plan to incorporate evidence-driven practices into their teacher preparation programs.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 22, 2022

Loosened teacher qualifications remain a key concern in shortage discussions

Teacher shortage solutions walk a fine line between creativity and hiring unqualified teachers, panelists said in a Johns Hopkins University webinar.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 19, 2022

Finance experts: School district budgets ‘headed for a wild ride’

Four “atypical financial shocks” are likely to hit many school systems around the 2024-25 school year.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 19, 2022

ACLU-backed lawsuit challenges Florida’s Stop WOKE Act

Lawyers are gearing up to litigate the law’s fallout for K-12 schools after challenging its higher ed components.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 19, 2022

National Head Start Association says COVID-19 rule disruptive to programs

The organization argues that conflicting mandates are creating barriers for children to access the federal early education programs.

By Kara Arundel • Updated Aug. 19, 2022

Proposed curriculum censorship bills increased 250% in 2022

PEN America found 137 bills were proposed in 2022 to restrict classroom discussions on race, gender and LGBTQ identities, which mostly targeted K-12.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 17, 2022

Tucson schools plans to contract 5 teaching positions as ‘last resort’ for shortages

The district’s governing board approved a plan to use $385,000 in ESSER funding to contract certified general education teachers to fill high-need roles.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 17, 2022

North Dakota invests in online ed prep to train rural teachers

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is dedicating $2 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds for scholarships to help aspiring educators.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 17, 2022

Report: Despite high completion, FAFSA ‘remains confusing’ for students and families

Three-quarters of those surveyed didn’t know the FAFSA application window starts in October, suggesting the need for building awareness.   

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 16, 2022

Support for arming teachers remains steady in wake of mass shootings

The percentage of the general public and public school parents supporting armed teachers has not significantly increased in the past few years.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 15, 2022

Network helping states explore registered teacher apprenticeships

A National Center for Grow Your Own initiative is connecting states interested in using an apprenticeship model to combat teacher shortages.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 15, 2022

State ed leaders: More data needed to understand teacher shortages

The state superintendents for Indiana and Nevada say workforce data can help remove barriers and improve recruitment and retention.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 15, 2022