Data science education lagging in the U.S.

A lack of dedicated courses and integration of data science concepts across curricula is hindering a growing need for data literacy, a recent report finds.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 29, 2025

Self-publishing can boost students’ confidence in writing

Knowing their written work will be seen beyond their teacher, family and classmates can deepen students’ engagement, one expert says.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 29, 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

Reading, math continue slide in 2024 NAEP results

Average reading scores dropped 5 points for both 4th and 8th graders from 2019 to 2024. Math scores also saw significant declines.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 29, 2025

5 policy trends to watch in 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine could see a number of K-12 policy decisions determined by the judiciary.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 28, 2025

Education Department rescinds Biden-era book ban guidance

The agency's Office for Civil Rights also dismissed 11 related complaints and eliminated the position of book ban coordinator.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 24, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From presidential directives to new chronic absenteeism data, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 24, 2025

In Ten Commandments case, Louisiana faces pushback from federal judge

Oral arguments in Roake v. Brumley repeatedly saw H.B. 71’s constitutionality under the First Amendment called into question.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 23, 2025

Watch for these 4 AI trends in classrooms in 2025

School and district leaders are likely to see an uptick in special education tools, localized approaches to guidance and more.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 23, 2025

North Carolina elementary school embraces gaming, robotics in STEM-driven relaunch

Foust Gaming and Robotics Elementary School renovated its campus and revised its curricula with a $300 million bond approved in 2020.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 22, 2025

Incorporating home languages can improve multilingual learners’ reading comprehension

Finding ways to incorporate a student’s home language into lessons can also improve their sense of belonging and acceptance.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 22, 2025

What to watch in K-12 as Trump kicks off 2nd term

The potential expansion of school choice and less federal bureaucracy has some hopeful as the presidency transfers to Donald Trump.

By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 21, 2025

SCOTUS to hear case on LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum opt-outs

Justices will determine whether parents’ First Amendment rights are violated when they can’t opt children out of instruction that runs counter to their religious beliefs.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2025

Why mentorship matters

Initiatives like the ACE Mentor Program create a two-way street of learning, writes a preconstruction professional who works with high school students.

By Ratan Lal • Jan. 15, 2025

New York City advances $3M Latino studies initiative

The New York City Council Education Equity Action Plan will develop the curriculum over the next three years with community and educator input.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 15, 2025

The arts can help students strengthen social-emotional skills

Researchers find that even when middle schoolers are only viewing an artistic work such as a play, empathy and other skills get a boost.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 15, 2025

Student, teacher AI use continued to climb in 2023-24 school year

Some 39% of teachers reported regularly using detection tech to spot AI-related plagiarism, according to the Center for Democracy & Technology.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 15, 2025

6 trends that will shape K-12 in 2025

Strained budgets, cybersecurity threats, book bans and artificial intelligence are among the bevy of challenges for school leaders to navigate.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2025

How to help students understand where food comes from — and the role tech plays

From Adopt A Cow programs to getting hands-on with crops, a variety of resources can illustrate how food gets from farm to shelf.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 8, 2025

Can advancing all 9th graders to algebra improve math outcomes?

A California district found that higher expectations for low-performing students boosted math achievement, according to a recent study.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 8, 2025

How a New Jersey principal is tackling middle school literacy gaps

Thelma Ramsey-Bryant and her team have worked to make remedial reading tasks feel age-appropriate and to identify connections to student behavior.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2025

5 insights from top school administrators in 2024

We’ve highlighted key takeaways on parent engagement, student voice, pursuing change and more from this year’s conversations.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 30, 2024

Test yourself on this year’s K-12 news

In an expanded version of our weekly feature, here's a chance to show what you learned from some of 2024's biggest stories.

By Anna Merod , Kara Arundel • Dec. 20, 2024

How to use curriculum to support students after extended absences

Chronic or prolonged absences require additional consideration and planning to help students who miss class regain lost ground.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 18, 2024

Can AI tutor bots help close literacy gaps?

While artificial intelligence tools show promise, experts advise that teachers become AI-literate to maximize benefits and avoid missteps.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Dec. 18, 2024

FutureReadyNYC career education program adds HVAC, building decarbonization

Some 135 high schools would gain work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities under the New York City initiative.

By Brian Martucci • Dec. 18, 2024