Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From California’s lawsuit against the Justice Department to new research on children’s well-being, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • June 13, 2025

1 in 3 Americans recommend trade school for high school graduates

“The time has come to radically rethink how we’re preparing America’s future workforce,” the American Staffing Association’s CEO said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2025

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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

Florida law will require K-12 schools to teach disability history

While it's a step toward inclusion and awareness, one expert says, educators should be mindful of language in the bill that might leave some topics out.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • June 11, 2025

Want greater Algebra I success? Supplement foundational skills

Identifying students’ existing skills and tailoring support for both grade-level and prior skills is crucial for effective interventions, a new study says.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Updated 6 hours ago

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the Education Department’s latest budget proposal to a visa appointment pause’s impact on K-12, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • June 6, 2025

How can states improve math prep for teachers?

Alabama was the only state to earn a “strong” rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality for its strategy to improve math instruction.

By Anna Merod • June 5, 2025

More teens lean toward alternative postsecondary options

School counselors recognize stigma remains for these options but say it’s important that students understand available nondegree pathways.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Updated June 5, 2025

Teachers concerned about student literacy rates and want better support

Teachers reported in a Nemours Children’s Health survey that only half of K-3 students on average enter the classroom reading at grade level.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • June 4, 2025

Texas Education Agency extends Houston takeover by 2 years

Despite significant performance gains, the state’s largest school district still has progress to make against the intervention’s exit criteria.

By Naaz Modan • June 2, 2025

Vetting AI tools for schools? Consider these 4 pieces of advice

School district technology leaders advise being mindful of protections for student data and bias mitigation.

By Anna Merod • June 2, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From registered teacher apprenticeships to the potential impacts of cutting SNAP and Medicaid for schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • May 30, 2025

Judge dismisses ‘reading wars’ lawsuit against famed literacy specialists

The order cited the difficulty of determining educational malpractice in the case that challenged the lack of phonics in reading instruction.

By Kara Arundel • May 28, 2025

Building student-teacher connections can boost middle school success

Encouraging open communication in the classroom and talking to students about what they need are crucial support strategies, one expert says.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 28, 2025

Teens more acutely aware of social media’s impact on mental health

Some 48% of U.S. teens surveyed told Pew Research Center that social media had a mostly negative effect on their peers — up 16 points from 2022. 

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 28, 2025

How a Tennessee district is using AI to close literacy gaps

The technology is helping Sumner County teachers provide more direct attention to students, says Director of Schools Scott Langford.

By Roger Riddell • May 28, 2025

As attention spans shrink, 4 ways educators can keep students engaged

Incorporating active learning techniques like check-in questions and breaks can help ground students amid distractions.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 21, 2025

Reach for the STARS: Smithsonian program brings telescopes, STEM opportunities to rural schools

The donor-funded initiative aims to bridge resource gaps in rural communities and will launch this fall in Arizona before expanding to other states.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 21, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From district lawsuits against PowerSchool to a potential federal school choice tax incentive, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • May 16, 2025

‘Significant momentum’ for computer science curriculum

High schools in 32 states are now required to offer at least one computer science course, according to a Code.org Advocacy Coalition report.

By Lauren Barack • May 14, 2025

Drawing connections between art and science can improve academic outcomes

Schools like East Marion Elementary in Mississippi have found arts integration benefits both test scores and social skills.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 14, 2025

AP calculus or AP statistics? It depends on the student

More equitable access to advanced math will have broader impact than the specific pathway students take, a study finds.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 14, 2025

​​​​​​Pandemic reopened previously closed STEM gap for girls

While boys' enrollment in 8th grade algebra rebounded by 2024 to pre-pandemic levels, girls' enrollment has not, suggesting the pandemic undid decades of progress.

By Naaz Modan • May 13, 2025

What’s needed to strengthen career and college pathway commitments?

Leaders from education, business, government and politics say career exposure in K-12 and higher ed is needed to meet workplace demands.

By Kara Arundel • May 12, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From proposed K-12 budget cuts to a push for new high school graduation requirements, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • May 9, 2025

Denver Public Schools gets the OK to award associate degrees

Set to launch in 2026, programs offered through the district’s technical college would provide a higher credential for registered apprentices.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 7, 2025