'Relationships matter': Remote learning places new hurdles in fight against chronic absenteeism

Schools are employing a variety of tactics — including coaches, phone calls and dance parties at lunch — to boost attendance in virtual environments, but defining students' "presence" remains a challenge.

By Natalie Gross • Nov. 12, 2020

State ballot measures' impacts on K-12 schools

Taxes on newly legalized recreational marijuana are expected to boost funding in several states, while Montana is bracing for school gun control controversy.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 11, 2020

CCSSO eyes possibility of K-12 relief bill during lame duck Congress

The organization also expressed hope Congress will back special ed funding increases, universal pre-K initiatives and student mental health needs.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 10, 2020

Biden is president-elect: What could it mean for K-12?

The president-elect supports more federal funding for Title I schools and district coronavirus responses, boosting teacher pay, revamping Title IX and more.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 7, 2020

Ed experts reflect on long-term impact of Trump K-12 policies

The administration’s promotion of school choice options and vision for a limited Education Department carried into policy and budget initiatives.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 6, 2020

Report: Steeper COVID slide expected in math than reading

Progress in math is expected to be only 37% to 50% of the average normal school year gains, according to research from NWEA.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 3, 2020

Disappointing 12th grade NAEP prompts calls for curriculum, funding improvements

The 2019 average reading score for high school seniors was the lowest ever recorded for the test known as The Nation’s Report Card.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 29, 2020

Where Trump and Biden stand on K-12 issues

As a heated election cycle draws to a close, get up to speed on where the presidential candidates stand on Title I funding, early childhood and more.

By Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • Oct. 28, 2020

Superintendent: 'Discretionary moments' critical in student-teacher interactions

In Florida's Broward County Public Schools, equity begins at the ground floor with a focus on relationships and a PD model centered around diversity.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 27, 2020

Study Guide: Restraint, seclusion and ongoing efforts to rethink school discipline

In light of findings from the latest Civil Rights Data Collection release, we've gathered a selection of coverage to help you get up to speed.

Oct. 23, 2020

Ed Dept civil rights data shows restraint, seclusion, sexual assault on the rise

We examined the latest Civil Rights Data Collection release, covering the 2017-18 school year, and found four key takeaways for K-12 ed leaders.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 20, 2020

CDC: Schools should prioritize COVID testing for symptomatic staff, students

Testing of asymptomatic staff and students should also be considered where transmission risk is higher, the agency now advises. 

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 16, 2020

What does a district court ruling mean for future right-to-education cases?

The judge ruled the case against Rhode Island "highlights a deep flaw" in national education priorities for "others who have the power" to address. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 15, 2020

Secondary school suspensions cost some districts over a year of instruction

A new report suggests schools should replace exclusionary discipline practices with programs promoting positive behaviors and SEL supports.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 14, 2020

Ed leaders say finances, politics remain hurdles in COVID-19 response

An Ed Dive: K-12 survey finds administrators nationwide meeting essential needs, but fatigued by limited resources and inconsistent messaging.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 12, 2020

Fewer students to take NAEP due to COVID-19 challenges

Lack of funds for personal protective equipment and extra staff to administer exams are contributing to proposed changes for the 2021 testing cycle.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 12, 2020

Study Guide: IEPs and special education during COVID-19

The pandemic has proved particularly challenging when it comes to providing legally required "free appropriate public education" for special needs students.

By Education Dive: K-12 Staff • Oct. 9, 2020

27 districts join Century Foundation school integration effort

Lack of progress diversifying student populations is the motive behind the grassroots effort to develop and share best practices among partners.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 9, 2020

State ed chiefs rethinking accountability during COVID-19

Using old models is a "bridge too far" for 2020-21, one expert said, and an unprecedented year could mean performance and goal expectations overhauls.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 7, 2020

District budgets, expenses in flux while in-person learning remains uncertain

Districts nationwide are taking measures to cut costs and incentivize in-person instruction, and experts say budget tumult is likely throughout the school year.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 1, 2020

Ed Dept: Schools can prioritize reopenings for students with disabilities

Schools cannot base reopenings on students' race, color or nationality, and may violate federal laws if limiting opportunities for SPED students.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 29, 2020

Ed leaders share best practices for reopening schools

In a Wednesday Education Department webinar, five leaders shared how their schools are working to gain public confidence and expand in-person learning.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 25, 2020

Report: Teacher pay still lags peers in other professions by 19.2%

Despite a year-over-year improvement of 2.8%, teachers still made less in 2019 — and COVID-19 is further damaging the profession's appeal.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Sept. 18, 2020

Survey: 1 in 3 teachers considering exit, early retirement due to coronavirus

New teacher and parent surveys on attitudes toward reopenings come as the CDC issues an updated resource for weighing these decisions.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 17, 2020

GAO report: Unclear federal K-12 coronavirus guidance concerning

The report follows a Center on Reinventing Public Education analysis that found 23 states and D.C. failed to give schools health guidance for reopening.

By Naaz Modan • Updated Sept. 22, 2020