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    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
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    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
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

    K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2025 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    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 • May 28, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    POP QUIZ

    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 • May 16, 2025
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    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
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    ‘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
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    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
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    ​​​​​​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 • May 13, 2025
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    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 • May 12, 2025
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    POP QUIZ

    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 • May 9, 2025
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    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
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    Want to enhance project-based learning? Teach like a park ranger

    Taking a page from how park rangers educate tourists can help students make curricular connections and think outside the box, one expert says.

    By Lauren Barack • May 7, 2025
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    Should computer science be required to graduate? These CEOs say yes.

    As the Trump administration promotes AI in education, advocates say computer science skills must be a bigger priority nationwide.

    By • May 6, 2025
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    Pencils down: AP Exams will mostly be delivered online this testing season

    College Board says the transition to a digital model offers a “more secure, streamlined and student-friendly testing experience.”

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 2, 2025
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    Federal cuts reduce scope of Nation’s Report Card

    A number of voluntary NAEP subjects have been cut over the next eight years, including writing for all grades.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    Need for high-dosage tutoring remains after ESSER funds end

    As states adjust to the end of COVID relief funds, only 23 provide competitive grant or formula funding that districts can put toward high-impact tutoring.

    By • April 30, 2025
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    How educators can account for student anxiety during lessons

    Building social-emotional tools into lessons and assignments can better equip students to navigate classroom anxiety, one expert says.

    By Lauren Barack • April 30, 2025
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    POP QUIZ

    Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

    From new executive orders to a state’s private school choice program being deemed unconstitutional, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • April 25, 2025
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    Philadelphia expands summer programs to serve 25,000 students

    By increasing capacity by 2,000 students over last year, the district aims to mitigate learning loss and let students explore new interests and skills.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • April 23, 2025
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    Students’ ambitions soar in high school aviation programs

    Cost and lack of space remain barriers for many school districts that may want to offer this career education track, says one CTE expert.

    By Lauren Barack • April 23, 2025
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    Supreme Court appears split in key curriculum opt-out case

    The Supreme Court’s opinion in Mahmoud v. Taylor could set precedent on parental opt-out policies and LGBTQ+ curricular content. 

    By • April 22, 2025
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    Opinion

    States have the tools to improve literacy — now they need to use them

    Most states have forged the resources to make meaningful literacy progress and must now implement them, two experts write.

    By Bob Wise and Javaid Siddiqi • April 21, 2025
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    Despite layoffs, NAEP to continue as planned in 2026

    Grade 8 will see history and civics assessments, while math and reading tests will be administered for grades 4 and 8, the Education Department said.

    By • April 17, 2025