Science fairs can expand hands-on STEAM curriculum experiences

To maximize these opportunities to practice real-world STEAM applications, school leaders must ensure all students can participate.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 30, 2023

How a New York superintendent found her passion in school turnarounds

The Roosevelt Union Free School District’s Deborah Wortham says the most important questions students have of leaders are, “Do I care? Am I visible?”

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2023

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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

4 ways to steer around bus driver shortages

As widespread staffing problems persist, school transportation experts share strategies that are working for some districts.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 28, 2023

Supreme Court asked to review if top-ranked magnet discriminated in admissions

The request comes less than two months after the court overturned race-conscious admissions practices in higher education.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 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

New school year stretches budgets for districts, teachers and families

Teachers often dip into their personal funds, for instance spending an average of $820.14 on classroom supplies in 2022-23, according to an analysis.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 23, 2023

3 factors influencing school safety in 2023-24

Among challenges school leaders face is an increasingly difficult landscape for implementing evidence-based preventative approaches.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 22, 2023

How San Diego’s Monarch School helps homeless students transform their futures

Research shows students attending the school benefit not just academically but in social-emotional metrics like self-esteem, emotional regulation and agency.

By Kate Rix • Updated Sept. 28, 2023

How 90-day plans shape the beginning of a successful school year

While the strategy can look different across schools and districts, four K-12 leaders share why the 90-day model works in setting the tone for a new year.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 21, 2023

Schools using nonpunitive approaches to tackle chronic absenteeism

Compliance-driven attendance policies are being replaced by trauma-informed practices and family engagement activities.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 15, 2023

Maryland awards $3M to combat racial disproportionality in special ed

The funds will target overidentification of students of color who are classified as having intellectual and emotional disabilities.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 14, 2023

4 ways educators can manage back-to-school anxiety

The new school year brings new beginnings, new opportunities — and, sometimes, new concerns.

Aug. 14, 2023

Montana scores rare federal testing waiver in favor of through-year assessment

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the waiver will encourage more schools to participate in the field test while maintaining rigorous standards.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 11, 2023

Charter school funding averages 30% less than traditional public schools

Charter schools in major cities received, on average, $7,147 less per pupil during the 2019-20 school year, a new study finds.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 9, 2023

4 ways schools are rethinking building design

From charging stations for electric vehicles to true-to-life CTE spaces, schools are transforming physically, school architecture experts say.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 8, 2023

Montessori method has ‘strong and clear’ impact on student performance

Students make positive math, literacy, academic ability and executive function gains in particular, according to a meta-analysis of 32 studies.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 8, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From school construction concerns to a Senate committee’s FY24 education spending proposal, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 31?

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2023

4 ways schools are approaching nontraditional postsecondary pathways

Several organizations are helping to support high school students as they look ahead — whether the goal is a four-year degree or not.

By Lauren Barack • Aug. 2, 2023

How a Washington school district built community trust with a wellness center

The H.U.B. in Medical Lake School District offers free coffee, 1-on-1 time with administrators and essential mental health resources.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 2, 2023

Enrollment, funding, supply chain issues throw wrench into school construction projects

Schools are having to delay or alter facility projects as market forces balloon total project costs beyond what was initially budgeted or agreed upon.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 2, 2023

Equity in IDEA: The rising challenge of significant disproportionality

School leaders seek solutions amid ballooning racial disparities among students with disabilities.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 1, 2023

Nation’s first religious charter school challenged by public school advocates, parents

Plaintiffs claim the school approved in June by the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board would discriminate when it opens in fall 2024. 

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 1, 2023

Equity in IDEA: Finding solutions to racial disproportionality in special ed

Efforts to remedy overrepresentation of students with disabilities takes time and collaboration with general education, experts say.

By Kara Arundel , Shaun Lucas , Julia Himmel • Aug. 1, 2023

Equity in IDEA: Why racial disparities are increasing in special ed programs

A nearly 100% increase in the number of districts identified as significantly disproportionate is causing school leaders to examine data and practices.

By Kara Arundel , Shaun Lucas , Julia Himmel • July 31, 2023

For the sake of our children’s learning, let’s embrace the spirit of rebellion

A district curriculum director writes that educators and students must be empowered with high-quality instructional materials to transform learning.

By Kelly Carvajal-Hageman • July 26, 2023