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    25% uptick in student homelessness highlights the demand for school resources

    Advocates say the higher rate isn't all bad. Instead, it reflects more robust identification practices and means more families can get the help they need.

    By • Feb. 4, 2025
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    The K-12 outlook for 2025: Shifting policy, tech landscapes bring new challenges

    We’ve gathered our trends to watch over the coming year in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Equity in Education

    From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    How are schools responding to immigration policy shifts?

    Student attendance and the legal rights of schools and families are among concerns after schools lose "protected areas" status.

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    The coming decline in high school graduate counts, in 5 charts

    A recent forecast dove deep into the demographics and number of future traditional-aged college prospects. The news wasn’t all bad.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 30, 2025
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    5 policy trends to watch in 2025

    The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine could see a number of K-12 policy decisions determined by the judiciary.

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Dismantling barriers: How technology and research are transforming learning experiences for neurodivergent students

    Discover groundbreaking research that is shaping inclusive classrooms, technology and empowering neurodivergent students.

    By Kris Astle, Education Strategist at SMART Technologies • Jan. 27, 2025
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    Your district’s 2025 resolution: Extreme weather resiliency

    Equip your district to handle the unexpected with strategic infrastructure upgrades that safeguard students, staff and learning environments.

    Jan. 27, 2025
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    North Carolina elementary school embraces gaming, robotics in STEM-driven relaunch

    Foust Gaming and Robotics Elementary School renovated its campus and revised its curricula with a $300 million bond approved in 2020.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 22, 2025
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    What to watch in K-12 as Trump kicks off 2nd term

    The potential expansion of school choice and less federal bureaucracy has some hopeful as the presidency transfers to Donald Trump.

    By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 21, 2025
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    Wildfire aid coming to California schools as educators plan to restart learning

    The state is relaxing rules for child care, transitional kindergarten and K-12 required school days for communities affected by the disaster.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Restraint and seclusion harmful to students, Education Department warns

    Schools are urged to use proactive and positive behavior support alternatives that prevent the need for these practices.

    By • Jan. 16, 2025
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    Pennsylvania elementary school builds ‘Bridges’ to student connections

    The innovative programs divides children in grades 3 to 6 into small cohorts that stay together until they graduate to middle school.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 13, 2025
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    Why Structured Literacy is critical for developing lifelong readers

    Struggling readers risk lifelong challenges. Structured Literacy instruction can change their story.

    By Julie Mullan and Ryan Spencer • Jan. 13, 2025
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    6 trends that will shape K-12 in 2025

    Strained budgets, cybersecurity threats, book bans and artificial intelligence are among the bevy of challenges for school leaders to navigate.

    By , • Jan. 9, 2025
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    Mental health crisis demands greater coordination between schools, pediatricians

    Increased access to youth behavioral health and substance abuse services is needed, says a report from the Bipartisan Policy Center.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    School shootings in 2024 fell just below prior year’s record high

    One researcher predicts that about 30 school shootings could occur in January 2025, with most likely to result from fights that escalate.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    How does exclusionary discipline affect student mental health?

    Suspensions and expulsions can lead to higher rates of depression through early adulthood, according to research from the University of Arkansas.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 3, 2025
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    5 insights from top school administrators in 2024

    We’ve highlighted key takeaways on parent engagement, student voice, pursuing change and more from this year’s conversations.

    By • Dec. 30, 2024
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    What are the greatest barriers to school choice?

    Opportunity gaps impact students from a variety of backgrounds in both public and private school choice programs, a CRPE report says.

    By • Dec. 19, 2024
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    Declining K-12 enrollment spells trouble for higher education’s future

    Given demographic trends, the sector will likely become more competitive and experience more closures, one consolidation expert argues. 

    By Ricardo Azziz • Dec. 19, 2024
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    FROM THE ARCHIVES

    Where could Trump tariffs hit school budgets?

    An economist says the president-elect’s proposed import taxes could drive up material costs and impact K-12 capital projects.

    By • Dec. 18, 2024
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    FutureReadyNYC career education program adds HVAC, building decarbonization

    Some 135 high schools would gain work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities under the New York City initiative.

    By Brian Martucci • Dec. 18, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Schools take proactive steps to protect immigrant students

    Threatened changes to U.S. immigration policies are leading some schools to share resources and offer support to staff, families and students.

    By • Updated Dec. 17, 2024
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    5-year study highlights impactful school innovation practices

    Canopy project schools are helping deliver engaging and flexible student experiences, but funding and staffing are barriers, a report finds.

    By • Dec. 13, 2024
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    Heavy Metal: Trade groups share playbook for high school summer camp

    A Seattle-area summer camp created to introduce teens to the construction trades was designed so others could easily duplicate the model elsewhere.

    By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 12, 2024