Inflation, shortages make districts pivot on ESSER spending plans

Districts should convey changes to the public during board meetings to quell potentially disgruntled stakeholders.

By Naaz Modan • May 5, 2022

'Handle With Care' helps schools address growing student trauma

Amid the youth mental health crisis, district leaders share how a trauma response program is useful in quickly providing support and care for students.

By Anna Merod • May 5, 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

USDA: States can still apply for limited school nutrition waivers

The number of summer meal programs are expected to shrink this year now that a majority of pandemic-era waivers are set to expire June 30.

By Anna Merod • May 2, 2022

More than half of first-time teachers in Alabama leave within 3 years

A new statewide analysis on teacher shortages leads to calls for more data — and more support systems for new educators.

By Anna Merod • April 29, 2022

Ed Dept: LAUSD must make up for special ed services missed during school shutdowns

An investigation found the district failed to remedy the lack of services promised to students with disabilities, among other violations.

By Kara Arundel • April 29, 2022

Ed Department plans to issue Title IX proposal in May, not April as expected

Advocates for sexual assault survivors had pressed the agency to speed up its timeline for publishing the highly anticipated draft rule.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 28, 2022

Advancing an equity-oriented science of education

The president of the William T. Grant Foundation sees new opportunities at the other end of unprecedented challenges for U.S. education.

By Adam Gamoran • April 28, 2022

'This doesn't seem like a new problem': Supreme Court hears coach prayer case

The outcome of the case could require administrators to make "difficult judgment calls" down the road.

By Naaz Modan • April 26, 2022

Proposed Ed Dept rules are 'sneak attack' on charter schools, opponents say

The agency wants more transparency with for-profit organizations and to encourage collaboration between charters and traditional public schools.

By Kara Arundel • April 25, 2022

NCES: Schools scale back significantly on quarantines, masking

As much of the nation experiences low community spread of COVID-19, fewer schools required masks or needed to quarantine students in March. 

By Naaz Modan • April 25, 2022

Universal school meal efforts grow in states

Advocates of free meals for all students feel hopeful about gaining state momentum as a key federal June 30 deadline looms.

By Anna Merod • April 20, 2022

4-day school week picks up steam in rural Texas districts

Districts adopting a four-day model should try to lengthen school days to lessen negative achievement effects, one expert said.

By Anna Merod • April 19, 2022

White House seeks to expand early intervention for young children

IDEA's Part C state coordinators agree with intent, but they question whether the disability program is the best entity to reach this population.

By Kara Arundel • April 18, 2022

Remote learning special ed litigation lower than expected

Though disruptions continue and statutes of limitations on missed services have yet to expire in some places, a lawsuit spike hasn't materialized.

By Kara Arundel • April 12, 2022

4 things to know as SCOTUS weighs school coach's prayer ritual

Kennedy v. Bremerton School District could have implications for religious expression policies and "would invite more employees to test the limits."

By Naaz Modan • April 11, 2022

Report: 40% of districts plan to spend ESSER funds on tutoring

A FutureEd analysis indicates tutoring is becoming a popular investment to address learning loss, but experts are still awaiting data on its success.

By Anna Merod • April 7, 2022

We need a 'Bill of Rights' for pandemic recovery

A former Education Department deputy assistant secretary suggests a 5-point plan of action for supporting student success.

By Ian Rosenblum • April 7, 2022

15 Republican attorneys general urge Ed Dept to halt Title IX rule change

The attorneys general are threatening to take legal action if the Biden administration issues a regulation protecting transgender students.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • April 7, 2022

Biden administration launches effort to improve school air quality

The White House announcements on funding and guidance for improving school air quality are good first steps in a long journey, experts say.

By Anna Merod • April 6, 2022

As Ed Dept weighs Title IX changes, pressure mounts from growing state anti-LGBTQ measures

Districts are caught between a rock and a hard place as they navigate conflicting state laws and federal urges to support LGBTQ students.

By Naaz Modan • April 6, 2022

Why Congress must deliver on student mental health

An assistant principal writes that students need sustained mental health support to address the trauma and personal challenges of the pandemic.

By Beth Lehr • April 5, 2022

Universal school meals back on table in bipartisan Senate proposal

With school meal waivers set to expire June 30, advocates hope Congress will act on a bill to extend them through September 2023.  

By Anna Merod • April 5, 2022

Texas says low attendance rates won't hurt school funding

School system leaders were concerned about losing money as they continue to respond to pandemic-related impacts.

By Kara Arundel • April 5, 2022

How a Florida district reintroduced peanut butter after an 18-year absence

Lee County schools work to protect students with food allergies as supply chain problems and rising food prices lead to changes in cafeteria menus.

By Kara Arundel and Anna Merod • April 4, 2022

Grassroots initiative aims to combat anti-CRT movement

The effort comes as more states pass "educational gag order" bills over fears critical race theory is being taught in K-12 classrooms.

By Anna Merod • April 4, 2022