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Big money, big ideas: Will schools seize the day along with the cash?

A former school district CFO writes administrators have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make bold moves that expand effectiveness and opportunities.

Inflation, shortages make districts pivot on ESSER spending plans

Districts should convey changes to the public during board meetings to quell potentially disgruntled stakeholders.

'Handle With Care' helps schools address growing student trauma

Amid the youth mental health crisis, district leaders share how a trauma response program is useful in quickly providing support and care for students.

Transforming students into data champions, one lesson at a time

Using local data is one way educators can engage classes in statistical education across subject areas, from STEM to social studies.

Homework hotline gives K-12 students support for tricky assignments

College students offer free, on-demand help as younger students recover from pandemic-related setbacks or aim to get ahead.

Achievement, enrollment fell more in schools with longer COVID-19 closures

In the current school year, districts with more remote learning time lost 1.2% more students than those offering the most in-person instruction.

'Scalpel, please': Students practice robotics, get taste of medical careers

Utah students used a robotic tool that helps doctors perform surgeries at a nearby hospital, revealing their excitement in emerging medical careers. 

Third pandemic summer brings momentum for ARP investments

New initiatives for technical assistance and searchable databases will be announced at an Ed Department virtual summit today.

Inclusive strategies in CTE courses improve student engagement

Using universal design for learning approaches in career-prep courses allows student choice for studying and demonstrating knowledge, CTE experts say.

4-day school week picks up steam in rural Texas districts

Districts adopting a four-day model should try to lengthen school days to lessen negative achievement effects, one expert said.

White House seeks to expand early intervention for young children

IDEA's Part C state coordinators agree with intent, but they question whether the disability program is the best entity to reach this population.

5 best practices Baltimore schools learned from a 2020 ransomware attack

District IT leaders say it's key to collaborate with local partners when recovering and responding to a cyberattack.

Lessons In Leadership: How a former pastor examined the 'why' of education to improve a rural district

An Idaho superintendent details how he went from the sanctuary to the superintendency to expand opportunities in a high-migrant population district.

Remote learning special ed litigation lower than expected

Though disruptions continue and statutes of limitations on missed services have yet to expire in some places, a lawsuit spike hasn't materialized.

As chronic absenteeism skyrockets amid reopenings, how can states and districts reengage students?

With districts seeing absenteeism rates as high as almost 50%, experts say improving school climate and providing attendance incentives could help.

4 lessons from ongoing efforts to close the K-12 digital divide

Two school systems share how their pandemic experiences still drive efforts to connect all students to reliable, high-speed internet and virtual engagement.

4 things to know as SCOTUS weighs school coach's prayer ritual

Kennedy v. Bremerton School District could have implications for religious expression policies and "would invite more employees to test the limits."

We need a 'Bill of Rights' for pandemic recovery

A former Education Department deputy assistant secretary suggests a 5-point plan of action for supporting student success.

Virtual screening, identification for ELs challenged districts during pandemic

A New America report also suggests ed leaders haven't been meaningfully included in discussions on relief spending for English learners.

Biden administration launches effort to improve school air quality

The White House announcements on funding and guidance for improving school air quality are good first steps in a long journey, experts say.

As Ed Dept weighs Title IX changes, pressure mounts from growing state anti-LGBTQ measures

Districts are caught between a rock and a hard place as they navigate conflicting state laws and federal urges to support LGBTQ students.

Texas says low attendance rates won't hurt school funding

School system leaders were concerned about losing money as they continue to respond to pandemic-related impacts.

The K-12 Dive Awards for 2021

With community engagement, steadfast leadership and focus on students' social-emotional needs, these are the leaders shaping K-12 today.

Rising District Leaders: Assistant superintendents driving inclusion, curriculum and learning

In an era of increasingly distributed leadership, these assistant superintendents and cabinet-level leaders have proven critical to their districts' success.

Rising Leaders: K-12's standout assistant principals and district leaders

We're recognizing 21 trailblazing administrators providing support, asking the right questions and reinforcing the visions of their schools and central offices.