Report suggests 'invisible tax' levied against Black male educators

Experts say the additional responsibilities Black male educators report taking on point to a need for professional development for all teachers.

By Naaz Modan • March 25, 2022

We want to hear about your school district's rising leaders

For a second year, K-12 Dive's Rising Leaders is looking for trailblazing assistant principals and district leaders to spotlight.

By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2022

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

High expectations, relationships key to improving ELL student experiences

A Rhode Island superintendent told ASCD conference attendees that teachers must think of ELLs as having a learning asset rather than a deficit.

By Anna Merod • March 23, 2022

SXSW EDU 2022: Our recap of Austin's ed innovation extravaganza

We've rounded up all of our coverage from this year's show in one location for your convenience.

March 22, 2022

Day 3 at SXSW EDU 2022: Cardona raises student voice, district leaders discuss population shifts

The Austin ed innovation festival's third day also included principal pipeline equity discussions and a hip-hop icon promoting student mental health.

By Roger Riddell , Anna Merod • March 10, 2022

Day 2 at SXSW EDU 2022: Culture wars, 'future-proofing' classrooms, and disrupting racial inequity

The Austin, Texas, education innovation conference continued Tuesday with conversations on media literacy, workforce pathways and more.

By Roger Riddell , Anna Merod • March 8, 2022

Day 1 at SXSW EDU 2022: Retrieval practice, universal meals and revolutionizing assessment

Couldn't make it to Austin, Texas? Get caught up on conversations around learning pods, classroom models and more.

By Roger Riddell , Anna Merod • March 7, 2022

Counselors for Computing broadens student exposure to STEM

The program trains counselors to encourage girls and other students underrepresented in computing to pursue tech careers or hobbies.

By Kara Arundel • March 2, 2022

Grow-your-own teacher pipeline model gains steam

The approach could help districts overcome barriers to entry like high tuition costs and low teacher pay.

By Anna Merod • March 2, 2022

How (and why) to complete a mid-year check on equity & growth

Discover a straightforward blueprint for completing your own mid-year data check.

By Jaime Harris, Ed.S., NCSP, co-founder of eduCLIMBER • Feb. 22, 2022

Diversifying, expanding the assistant principalship key to repairing leadership pipelines

Despite impacts on culture and outcomes, those in the role continue to face barriers, experts said during a session at AASA's national conference.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 18, 2022

AASA, NSPRA launch program to improve educators' communication skills

As education faces growing division, a newly launched AASA-NSPRA program aims to create more civil, understanding school communities.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 7, 2022

Why high school students need social emotional learning

Social emotional learning supports the skills that high school students need to successfully transition to college.

Feb. 7, 2022

Black teachers more likely to be highly qualified, clock fewer years in classroom

Long-time and Black teachers are known to improve student outcomes, but the pandemic could lead to turnover of both.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 3, 2022

CEC 2022: What you need to know from the annual special education gathering

From stemming staff shortages and strengthening parent relationships to implementing de-escalation strategies, we've got you covered.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 31, 2022

Lessons In Leadership: How trauma-informed practices fuel student support in a Missouri district

University City Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley ensures the needs of the whole child are front-and-center from academics to discipline and beyond.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2022

5 principals to watch in 2022

These school leaders are rising to the occasion on inclusive and equitable education, strong and consistent communication, school culture and more.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 18, 2022

5 superintendents to watch in 2022

These administrators' track records and outlooks toward top issues facing K-12 and the challenges ahead make them key players to keep an eye on.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 10, 2022

8 K-12 trends to watch in 2022

Fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing policy pingpong, curricular controversy and more are set to impact schools this year.

By Roger Riddell , Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan , Anna Merod • Jan. 4, 2022

Lessons In Leadership: 6 key takeaways from a year of school leader conversations

In case you missed any of this year's installments, we've highlighted some of the best insights on teacher retention, student engagement and more.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2022

4 areas of focus to drive the future of education

With education at a crossroads, one expert writes that it's imperative to "keep driving" to expand educational access and opportunity.

By Christopher Thomas • Dec. 21, 2021

Video empowers self-reflection, personalization in professional development

An instructional coach writes that reviewing recordings of themselves can allow teachers to see things they often don’t recall from that moment.

By Donna Spangler • Dec. 10, 2021

How administrators can raise morale as pandemic drags on

An Illinois superintendent recommends being open and frank about challenges, reassessing strategies in play, and finding ways to focus on joy.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 7, 2021

As public trust in teachers declines, how can districts turn the tide?

Data shows a 6-percentage-point dip since the pandemic began, but experts suggest "leaning into the problem" and engaging families to address it.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 2, 2021

District of the Year: Richland School District Two

A South Carolina district focuses on innovation and school improvement initiatives to create equity and opportunity for all students.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 22, 2021