Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a bipartisan child tax credit proposal to several states lacking supportive science of reading policies, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 19, 2024

Connecting with students doesn’t stop at building rapport

Strong student relationships aren’t about creating a cult of personality, but rather about broader classroom connections, says CASEL’s Heather Schwartz.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 17, 2024

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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

Ed Dept banks on game design to spark STEM passions

A $4 million grant is helping nonprofit Urban Arts tap into Minecraft to expand its game design curriculum to underrepresented middle-schoolers.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 17, 2024

19 states lack strong policies to support science of reading, NCTQ finds

NCTQ measured states in five policy areas that it says strengthen reading instruction. Three were categorized as "unacceptable."

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 16, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a federal memo flagging potential fraud over school infrastructure to a state’s recent mandate on grief education, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 12, 2024

Relationships matter in education, so why aren’t we better at prioritizing them?

A veteran educator and teacher trainer shares how three stages of learning play a role in the mechanics of student-teacher relationship-building.

By Jay Schroder • Jan. 10, 2024

New Jersey mandates grief education

The lessons will focus on the physical, emotional and behavioral signs of grief and be included in state standards for health and PE.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 10, 2024

8 K-12 trends to watch in 2024

Chronic absenteeism, academic recovery, artificial intelligence and waning COVID relief funds are among the slate of challenges school leaders face.

By Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2024

Bill would fund AI training through schools, nonprofits

The federal bill would incorporate AI literacy as a key component of digital literacy and support training initiatives. 

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From roadblocks for a state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law to the USDA’s Summer EBT rollout, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 5, 2024

New York governor proposes $10M investment to train teachers in science of reading

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan is part of a broader “Back to Basics” initiative to shift schools to an evidence-based approach to literacy.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 5, 2024

How can educators maximize the science of reading’s benefits?

One expert’s recommendations include ensuring access to one-on-one and small-group support, guided reading, phonemic awareness and tutoring.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 3, 2024

3 ways students and older adults can build bridges with intergenerational learning

Forging connections between young learners and older people can strengthen SEL skills like empathy and community building.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 3, 2024

Test yourself on this year’s K-12 news

From national test score trends to litigation over student mental health concerns, what did you learn from our 2023 stories?

By Anna Merod • Dec. 22, 2023

Why states are placing more value in career and technical learning

Virginia is among the latest to revamp standards and allow districts more flexibility for CTE opportunities.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 20, 2023

8 lessons learned for sustaining impactful tutoring programs

Accelerate's tutoring grantees say identifying a point person and building sessions into the school day are key to scaling up tutoring.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 18, 2023

How does learning cursive benefit students?

The penmanship method is enjoying a resurgence as states including New Hampshire, Utah and California embrace handwriting in their standards.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 13, 2023

Advanced math course access is lacking for high-achieving underserved students

Black, Latino and low-income students were least likely among high-achievers to enroll in AP/IB calculus, an EdTrust and Just Equations study found.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 13, 2023

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From PISA test results’ spotlight on global math performance to new data on school competition, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Dec. 8, 2023

High-dosage tutoring shows promise in closing COVID-19 learning gaps

Panelists at an Aspen Economic Strategy Group event warned that pandemic declines could result in a collective $900 billion loss in future earnings.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 7, 2023

The K-12 Dive Awards for 2023

These leaders are boosting achievement with commitments to school culture, strong communication and innovative learning models.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 7, 2023

District of the Year: Bismarck Public Schools

North Dakota’s largest district is pioneering a mastery-based push to create pathways where students can follow their passions and interests.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 7, 2023

Less than a third of Gen Z youth want to pursue STEM careers

Exposure to STEM content in schools can drive this generation to seriously consider a job in the field, a Gallup and Walton Family Foundation poll found.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 6, 2023

Focus on real-world impacts can help students develop math-ready mindsets

Understanding how and why math is used can help them become more confident in their abilities, according to one expert.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 6, 2023

Principal of the Year: Kevin Sotomayor, Isaac Middle School

For the Phoenix school leader, lifting a school from near-failing to a “B” started with building a fun, supportive staff culture that “trickled down” to students.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 5, 2023