Summer Reading: COVID-19's impact on ed tech, connectivity

The past year and a half led to seismic shifts in efforts to address digital equity gaps and integrate tech in learning.

Aug. 2, 2021

How can school leaders support new teachers amid fall returns?

The new academic year will continue to bring unique challenges as COVID-19's impacts loom in school communities.

By Roger Riddell • July 29, 2021

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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

Promising Practices: High schools, communities set visions for reforms

A grant program helped support initiatives like "Portraits of a Graduate," setting priorities for skills necessary for college and career success.

By Kara Arundel • July 27, 2021

Summer Reading: Reacclimating for in-person learning

For many students, the COVID-19 pandemic took a significant personal toll that will require additional social-emotional supports amid classroom returns.

July 26, 2021

'We don't have big goals': Leaders call for ed transformation after COVID-19

Legislators and policymakers at a Reagan Institute event said bipartisanship needed for impactful change has been hard to come by.

By Naaz Modan • July 23, 2021

Report: 'Startling differences' in teacher licensure pass rates among states

Data suggests quality and effectiveness can also vary widely between high-performing institutions and low-performing institutions in the same state.

By Naaz Modan • July 22, 2021

How can schools raise ownership of student mental health supports?

Panelists in a virtual session of the Special Education Legislative Summit suggested four best practices for limiting the outsourcing of these services.

By Kara Arundel • July 22, 2021

Should districts rethink credit recovery?

Pandemic remote learning provided a clearer picture that online credit recovery may not be the best fit for all students.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 21, 2021

Tiered supports in special education can help address crisis recovery in reopenings

Multi-tiered systems of support can improve interventions for students, staff and families, said Office of Special Education Programs conference panelists.

By Kara Arundel • July 20, 2021

NPC 2021: New Jersey school builds police relationship to curb exclusionary discipline

Cherry Hill High School West trained staff members in restorative justice approaches so conflicts can be addressed through dialogue and reflection.

By Kara Arundel • July 19, 2021

NPC 2021: How SEL can help raise high school reading achievement

Relationship-building moments may seem like they take time from instruction but can be just as important to literacy and overall learning, panelists said.

By Kara Arundel • July 16, 2021

North Carolina district recruits tutors from local colleges to address learning loss

While research shows tutoring can be effective in addressing learning gaps, it can also be expensive and is often distributed inequitably.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 14, 2021

Texting interventions increased during the pandemic, but are they worth the investment?

A new study questions the effects of parental texting programs on outcomes and suggests negative impacts in other parental involvement areas.

By Naaz Modan • July 14, 2021

Lessons learned from pandemic can continue strengthening parent communication

Starting the year off with strong communication is essential, and the increased presence of tech may also require ongoing parent training sessions.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 12, 2021

In guidance shift, CDC recommends universal masking in schools

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said the change was "not a welcomed piece of news" and "not a decision that was taken lightly."

By Kara Arundel • Updated July 27, 2021

Final 2021 NAEP School Survey finds 2% of schools remain fully remote

Geographic and racial differences emerged in federal data of in-person instruction across the U.S. 

By Naaz Modan • July 9, 2021

Challenges, benefits of keeping school devices in students' hands over summer

Maintaining access to educational content over summer boosts equity, but there are also major tech management considerations and costs.

By Kara Arundel • July 9, 2021

With majority of students unvaccinated, schools mull fall COVID-19 measures

Despite low vaccination rates in those under 17, no states are taking measures to require the vaccine for school attendance.

By Shawna De La Rosa • July 6, 2021

ISTE 2021: District tech leaders share pandemic learning takeaways in 'bootcamp'

The virtual discussion ranged from new approaches for distributing and managing devices to the silver linings of the past 18 months.

By Roger Riddell • July 1, 2021

ISTE 2021: Teachers share pandemic 'aha' moments and how they'll apply them

Educators in a Tuesday webinar discussed helping learners develop autonomy, deepening student relationships, and enhancing collaboration.

By Roger Riddell • June 30, 2021

Strong cleaning protocols can boost fall returns to school

Helping wary families feel safe about the return to full-time, in-person learning remains crucial to success in reopening.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 30, 2021

NCES: 3% school enrollment drop is largest decline in over two decades

Numbers confirm enrollment dips were most pronounced in pre-K, making tracking those students all the more difficult for districts.

By Naaz Modan • Updated June 29, 2021

After a year of distance learning, where are classroom design trends headed?

Pandemic-era partitions and barriers will eventually come down, but the push toward more flexible, modern classrooms continues.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 23, 2021

Lessons In Leadership: How can districts improve recruitment, retention for male teachers of color?

In South Carolina's Richland School District Two, Superintendent Baron Davis has also prioritized strong magnet programming and facilities improvements.

By Roger Riddell • June 22, 2021

When principals maintain classroom roles, students and staff benefit

Stepping back into the classroom to teach gives principals a firsthand view of how their decisions impact staff and students, and can improve buy-in.

By Shawna De La Rosa • June 21, 2021