School Models

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    CTE programs’ earnings boosts may diminish over time, study finds

    Construction, transportation and manufacturing were associated with stronger wage returns for students, according to a Fordham Institute study.

    By • April 1, 2026
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    This student-led mental health group has seen promising results so far

    Laguna Beach High School’s peer-to-peer mental health initiative, the Student Support Collective, is proving to boost student safety and belonging.  

    By Ed Finkel • March 27, 2026
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

    K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Oklahoma charter board faces second suit over Jewish school’s rejection

    Rejecting a religious group's bid to open a public school is unconstitutional, the organization’s lawsuit claims.

    By • March 25, 2026
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    Judge scraps another school admissions policies lawsuit

    In the wake of SFFA v. Harvard, several challenges have claimed socioeconomic or experience factors are a proxy for race-based admissions.

    By • March 24, 2026
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    NWEA: Kindergarten redshirting brings short-term academic gains only

    The gains fall away by 3rd grade, and a delay in starting school can cost families an extra year of childcare, the firm's analysis says.

    By • March 24, 2026
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    Week In Review: Outcomes-based ed tech contracts and K-12 policies in court

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from governors prioritizing special education to federal support for the science of reading.

    By • March 23, 2026
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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    How the new NYC schools chief plans to improve rigor and equity

    Building a solid foundation for interventions and changing perceptions around math and reading success are among challenges Kamar Samuels faces.

    By • March 19, 2026
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    Opinion

    Why access to STEM must include students who learn and think differently

    Designing STEM programs with neurodivergent learners in mind strengthens outcomes for all students.

    By Kara Ball • March 19, 2026
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    Judge orders Texas to open school choice program to Islamic schools

    The ruling also extends the application window for families by two weeks, in a case brought by Muslim families who alleged discrimination.

    By • March 18, 2026
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    Poverty, school size can hinder improvement odds, GAO reports

    The number of students at comprehensive support and improvement schools grew between 2019-20 and 2022-23, an analysis found.

    By • March 18, 2026
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    Week In Review: How states’ K-12 funding proportions have changed

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from SXSW EDU to superintendents navigating ICE activities.

    By • March 16, 2026
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    SXSW EDU '26

    Where can educators find optimism in a beleaguered K-12 system?

    During a SXSW EDU session, two nonprofit leaders share what's keeping them hopeful even as the education sector faces challenges.

    By • March 13, 2026
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    Week In Review: McMahon marks first year in office

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from proposed ed tech limits to interagency agreements.

    By • March 9, 2026
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From a U.S. Supreme Court decision to school closures in one of the nation’s largest districts, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • March 6, 2026
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    CTE students say failure is a part of learning

    Students at McKinley Technology High School in Washington, D.C., say career education courses have fueled preparation and passion for their futures.

    By • March 4, 2026
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    NASP '26

    6 ways to prioritize the whole child in school psychology evaluations

    Family input, implicit bias and strength-based approaches are all crucial factors, a prominent researcher told NASP attendees.

    By • March 3, 2026
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    Week In Review: The special education population is on the rise

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from new interagency agreements to the State of the Union.

    By • March 2, 2026
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    STAFFED UP

    Teachers struggle to afford housing. What are districts doing about it?

    To help recruit and retain staff, more districts are stepping in to give them a break on rent — and even a leg up on home ownership.

    By • Feb. 27, 2026
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    Cardona: Student mental health cannot be a ‘red or blue’ issue

    From the student suicide rate to consequences of misusing artificial intelligence, the former education secretary says the need for supports is urgent.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    Special education enrollment keeps growing. These 3 graphics show how.

    Autism, developmental delay and multiple disabilities marked the fastest growing IDEA disability categories between 2023 and 2024.

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
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    Week In Review: Humanizing the superintendency, and lost instruction due to winter weather

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the end of a 60-year-old desegregation case to a Texas district's proposal to close 12 schools.

    By • Feb. 23, 2026
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    More students have access to school counselors, data shows

    For the first time, the high school range of 195 to 224 students per counselor meets the American School Counselor Association recommendation.

    By • Feb. 23, 2026
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    Opinion

    Learning the reason behind students’ struggles sets them up for testing success

    A California principal writes that digging into the “why” behind student confusion and frustration helped fuel significant achievement gains at his school.

    By Rudy Sandoval • Feb. 20, 2026
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    Week In Review: Strategic staffing models and DC’s math gains

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from Title IX resolutions to the impact of E-rate expansion cuts.

    By • Feb. 17, 2026
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    Since E-rate expansion cuts, schools make difficult choices on hotspots

    After the FCC pulled back coverage for school bus Wi-Fi and hotspots, K-12 leaders are scrambling to connect students without home internet.

    By • Feb. 13, 2026