AASA 2023: How can superintendents work to expand leadership pipelines?

Eliminating barriers to mobility and rethinking prep programs were among suggestions district leaders offered at the National Conference on Education.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 23, 2023

GAO: Grant-funded charter schools show greater enrollment growth

An analysis found smaller percentages of students with disabilities at all charter schools compared to traditional public schools.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 23, 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

AASA 2023: Is a change in focus on the horizon for NSBA?

The National School Board Association’s executive director also urged district leaders not to “take the bait” on culture war disputes.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 21, 2023

AASA 2023: How can districts disrupt the confidence gap for girls?

Two districts are using data to implement strategies to help girls overcome dips in confidence that begin in middle school and persist into adulthood.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2023

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

From CDC vaccine guidance to the latest research on teacher layoffs, what did you learn from our stories the week of Feb. 13?

By Anna Merod • Feb. 17, 2023

Educators say they lack resources to address worsening mental health crisis

Superintendents cite staffing and budget, while teachers report pressure to catch students up academically instead of focusing on behavior.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 16, 2023

4 areas prime for education disruption

A University of Virginia report explores how districts and their leaders are challenging the status quo in order to advance student achievement.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 16, 2023

Districts turn to AI to keep guns out of schools

With school shootings on the rise, some educators seek solutions in artificial intelligence as others urge caution.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod • Feb. 15, 2023

How 3 districts are addressing student fentanyl use

Allowing students to carry naloxone and developing curriculum are among measures some districts are taking to combat synthetic opioid use.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 14, 2023

5 best practices for embedding bereavement and grief support in schools

Putting plans in place can be as simple as ensuring check-ins for grieving students or allowing them to safely leave a classroom if they feel overwhelmed.

By Elena Ferrarin • Feb. 14, 2023

Florida principal sets out on mission to spread #180DaysOfJoy

Leesburg High School Principal Michael Randolph’s positive social media notes are a bright spot for a school on the academic upswing.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 10, 2023

Project-based learning helps apply a ‘why’ to lessons

Hands-on experience tied to lessons, particularly in STEM subjects, provide students a firsthand experience with a topic’s real-world relevance.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 8, 2023

Students who met with counselors more likely to apply for college aid

Some 87% of 9th graders from 2009 who consulted with a school counselor completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, an NCES study found.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 8, 2023

LA County to offer free mental telehealth services for all students

The county will join Hawaii in offering all of its schools virtual mental health services, free of cost to its students.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 3, 2023

CUNY launches advising program with New York public schools

The program has placed 10 full-time, in-person advisers in public high schools and is trying out an in-person-virtual hybrid with five more advisers.

By K-12 Dive staff • Feb. 3, 2023

3 strategies districts should consider when weighing school closures

As enrollment declines lead to closure discussions, education and finance experts suggest ways to get ahead of the curve and mitigate fallout.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 1, 2023

Will there be a ‘Big Bang’ in education research in 2023?

The head of the Institute of Education Sciences sees two key areas as having potential for major breakthroughs.

By Mark Schneider • Feb. 1, 2023

Question of the Month: What are your New Year’s resolutions for your school or district?

From promoting school culture and instilling hope to making progress on academic recovery, four leaders share their goals for 2023.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2023

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

From new K-12 cybersecurity guidance to an expansive preschool initiative in Hawaii, what did you learn from this week's stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 27, 2023

Educational institutions among 3 most common mass shooting sites

A Secret Service report details what schools can do to prevent such attacks, including resolving interpersonal conflicts.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 26, 2023

K-12 teacher shortages among state higher ed leaders’ top concerns

Teaching was hit hard by worker shortages during the pandemic, and about 95% of surveyed higher ed leaders called the issue important or very important.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 24, 2023

Teachers prefer these 3 practices for encouraging student engagement

A survey by GoGuardian and USC Rossier found a large portion of teachers rarely or never used control, busywork or emphasis on grades.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 20, 2023

5 principals to watch in 2023

Commitments to school culture and inclusivity, community partnerships, and support for at-risk students set these school leaders apart.

By Roger Riddell , Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan , Anna Merod • Jan. 19, 2023

How can schools foster an entrepreneurial mindset in students?

Two educators shared their lessons learned in helping middle and high schoolers gain skills in areas like problem solving, teamwork and resilience.

By Elena Ferrarin • Jan. 18, 2023

Ed Department webinar shares risks, solutions for teen fentanyl use

Increased knowledge about the dangers of illicit fentanyl is what students, families and educators need the most, panelists say.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 18, 2023