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    Take note: Annotation can provide a powerful tool for reading, writing

    The practice can improve reading comprehension, analytical ability and communication skills, one researcher says.

    By Ed Finkel • Dec. 3, 2025
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    When should students begin learning about AI?

    Regardless of how early students begin, experts agree that its crucial to make sure students understand how the tech works, not just how to use it.

    By Ed Finkel • Dec. 3, 2025
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    STEM

    From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    ‘Aztecs Read’ initiative sparks fluency, proficiency in Missouri charter

    Despite lacking a librarian, the school engaged its high English learner population with classroom libraries, author visits and reading challenges.

    By Ed Finkel • Nov. 26, 2025
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    How to combat misinformation and disinformation in the classroom

    Socratic questioning is among strategies educators can use to prompt students to think critically and become more media-savvy, experts say.

    By Ed Finkel • Nov. 26, 2025
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    Week In Review: Fallout from the Education Department’s breakup

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from 8th grade algebra to the latest legal pushes on religion in schools.

    By • Nov. 24, 2025
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    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From another shakeup at the Education Department to growth in Arizona’s universal school choice program, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Nov. 21, 2025
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    How California ensured cultural responsiveness in early literacy screenings

    The state prioritized inclusivity for English learners in the tools it uses to screen for reading difficulties, a university researcher says.

    By Ed Finkel • Nov. 19, 2025
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    Hands-on learning provides an opportunity to engage students with both hard and soft skills

    One expert advises educators to start small with a few community partners when implementing these experiences.

    By Ed Finkel • Nov. 19, 2025
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    Access to 8th grade algebra divided along socioeconomic, racial lines

    About 3 in 5 schools offer algebra in 8th grade, with access much lower in rural areas, high-poverty schools and for Black students in particular, NWEA said.

    By Lara Ewen • Nov. 18, 2025
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    Week In Review: Education Department activities resume

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from special education concerns to enrollment woes.

    By • Nov. 17, 2025
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    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From enrollment-based decision-making to AI literacy, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Executive functioning is key to future success. Here’s how educators can embed it in the classroom

    Experts say classroom jobs are one way crucial skills like planning and self-management can be introduced to students in the earliest grades.

    By Ed Finkel • Nov. 12, 2025
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    AI literacy shouldn’t wait for middle school

    Helping students learn to think critically about online content should start at the same time they start using any digital platforms, experts say.

    By Ed Finkel • Nov. 12, 2025
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    Week In Review: Special education debates ramp up

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from enrollment trends to Colorado’s support for universal meals.

    By • Nov. 10, 2025
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    Building lesson plans to help students with autism thrive

    Best practices include direct and multisensory instruction, role-play and behavior modeling, and being mindful of overstimulating situations.

    By Ed Finkel • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Spelling instruction can boost reading, writing skills

    A Georgia State researcher found that spelling-focused interventions improved overall literacy skills, including for students with dyslexia.

    By Ed Finkel • Nov. 5, 2025
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    How K-12 leaders can tackle the ‘digital use divide’

    States and districts need to create sustainable professional development for teachers to effectively integrate technology in instruction, a SETDA report said.

    By • Nov. 5, 2025
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    [Podcast] Healthy Minds, Bright Futures: How to Navigate Mental Health & Build Support

    This podcast explores how clinicians and educators can better support children’s mental health through evidence-based strategies and tools.

    By K-12 Dive's studioID • Updated Nov. 13, 2025
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    Harnessing project-based learning to build the skills of the future

    Discover how project-based learning is helping students build adaptable, real-world skills for jobs that don’t yet exist.

    Nov. 3, 2025
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    Why middle school is ‘an ideal time’ to invest in CTE

    Exposing younger students to a wide variety of careers will help them begin to form occupational identities, one career and technical education expert says.

    By Ed Finkel • Oct. 29, 2025
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    Most teachers want to use AI. The question is still, how?

    A vast majority of teachers said AI tools can help them in the classroom, but concerns remain about its reliability, a University of Michigan survey found.

    By Ed Finkel • Oct. 29, 2025
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    A potential ‘fix’ for special education?

    A more effective system is needed to address learning challenges all students face, not just those receiving IDEA services, CRPE researchers say.

    By • Oct. 28, 2025
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    Students express hope — and fear — over classroom AI use

    Students said in a Project Tomorrow survey that they’re optimistic about the potential benefits of AI in their learning, but more school guidance is needed.

    By • Oct. 28, 2025
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    Pilot program aims to train rural teachers in civic education

    The National Constitution Center announces a three-year project to spark engagement and civil dialogue in schools.

    By Ed Finkel • Oct. 27, 2025
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    Week In Review: Districts feel the impacts of federal policy shifts

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from a post-COVID decline in students taking the SAT and ACT to a potential federal shakeup for special education programs.

    By • Oct. 27, 2025