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

How one school scaled up science of reading professional development

A New Mexico school supported teacher training, switched its reading and writing curricula, and altered its schedule to boost reading proficiency.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 28, 2024

Explore the Trendline➔

Learning Loss

Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

By K-12 Dive staff

Multilingual teachers in short supply as newcomer needs grow

Some schools are beginning to tap into higher ed partnerships to recruit teachers who work with English learners and newcomer students.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 22, 2024

How HBCUs are building a stronger Black teacher pipeline

As HBCUs produce 50% of all Black educators nationwide, a UNCF report illustrates best practices for recruitment efforts.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 16, 2024

The K-12 outlook for 2024: Funds are waning, challenges aren’t

We've gathered our trends to watch, leaders to follow and more in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.

By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024

5 superintendents to watch in 2024

Longevity, commitments to school culture and innovation, and turnaround imperatives are just a few reasons to keep an eye on these leaders.

By Roger Riddell , Kara Arundel , Anna Merod , Naaz Modan • Jan. 26, 2024

5 factors shaping AI’s impact on schools in 2024

Experts say anti-plagiarism AI tools like watermarking will fall short, and more districts may release frameworks on the technology’s use.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 24, 2024

Do grow-your-own teacher initiatives need a tighter focus?

An Annenberg Institute analysis says these efforts may need to shift their sights toward removing barriers to entering the teaching profession.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 22, 2024

8 K-12 trends to watch in 2024

Chronic absenteeism, academic recovery, artificial intelligence and waning COVID relief funds are among the slate of challenges school leaders face.

By Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2024

5 insights from top school administrators in 2023

We’ve highlighted some key insights on community voice, union negotiations, crisis management and more from this year’s conversations.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2024

The K-12 Dive Awards for 2023

These leaders are boosting achievement with commitments to school culture, strong communication and innovative learning models.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 7, 2023

Superintendent of the Year: Mary Elizabeth Davis, Henry County Schools

Over the past six years, Davis has led her 52-school, 43,000-student district in Georgia to an 11-point growth in state accountability measures.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 6, 2023

Principal of the Year: Kevin Sotomayor, Isaac Middle School

For the Phoenix school leader, lifting a school from near-failing to a “B” started with building a fun, supportive staff culture that “trickled down” to students.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 5, 2023

New Jersey boots basic skills exam requirement for teacher candidates

Advocates of removing certification testing barriers say this will help ease pathways into the teaching profession.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 29, 2023

Can unconventional teaching roles douse teacher burnout?

Common solutions like better pay may help repair the teacher pipeline but don’t address feelings of demoralization, according to a CRPE report.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 28, 2023

How has substitute teacher staffing changed since the pandemic?

Teacher shortage solutions and pandemic adjustments to substitute pay and entry requirements have had impacts on the sub pool.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 17, 2023

5 ways supportive school culture can counter lagging STEM achievement and inequity

The National Math and Science Initiative’s Nichole Austion shares how schools can make strides to improve STEM diversity and success.

By Nichole Austion • Nov. 15, 2023

This rural Alabama district hit the fast lane on 1:1 devices years before the pandemic

Over her 16 years leading Talladega County Schools, Suzanne Lacey has prioritized innovation and partnership with local industries like NASCAR.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2023

5 steps to strengthening a career readiness culture

Embracing a culture of career readiness is evolving across the education sector at a record pace.

By Pathway2Careers (P2C) • Oct. 23, 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

3 ways educators and caregivers can team up to support students with ADHD

Navigating the educational landscape can be a complex journey for children and adolescents with ADHD.

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

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

3 ways educators can identify and support students with dyslexia

Individuals with dyslexia often need extra interventions to achieve proficient reading and writing skills. Here are three ways educators can ensure they are providing the scaffolding students with dyslexia need to succeed.

Sept. 25, 2023

Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2023-24

These exceptional administrators make the grade on student engagement, social-emotional support, career education and more.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 24, 2023