Want more meaningful math? Use history

Understanding why and how a concept such as the Pythagorean theorem was developed can help students grasp its real-world importance.

By Lauren Barack • March 1, 2023

By The Numbers: DIBELS testing shows improved reading progress over last two years

Young students remain behind compared to pre-pandemic results, and 3rd graders saw no improvement over the past year, an Amplify analysis finds.

By Kara Arundel • March 1, 2023

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The K-12 Dive Outlook on 2023

To help keep you up to speed, K-12 Dive has gathered our 2023 outlook coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends and leaders to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

Grad rates a mixed bag as states struggle with chronic absenteeism

Data for 2021-22 shows grad rates, on the rise prior to the pandemic, have now declined in some states — but perhaps not as much as initially feared.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 24, 2023

Bringing the March on Washington into the present

As the march’s 60th anniversary approaches, educators can use local ties and modern parallels to make the 1963 event feel vibrant and relevant to today’s students.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 22, 2023

Standardized tests valuable for students with disabilities — but more inclusivity needed

Recommendations in a National Center for Learning Disabilities report include being explicit about the purpose of statewide assessments.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 22, 2023

5 tips for maintaining teacher-student trust as AI classroom use grows

A youth technology expert shares best practices and considerations for using artificial intelligence in classrooms.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 22, 2023

How to use ESSER funds to tackle trauma and integrate social-emotional learning

Students build new relationships with learning when trauma is acknowledged, addressed and supported.

By Christine Mason, Michele Rivers Murphy, and Yvette Jackson • Feb. 21, 2023

AASA 2023: How can districts disrupt the confidence gap for girls?

Two districts are using data to implement strategies to help girls overcome dips in confidence that begin in middle school and persist into adulthood.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2023

Amid censorship pushes, meeting student demand for inclusive curricula grows challenging

One expert suggests educators can augment lessons by allowing students to talk about how details of their lives link to curriculum.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 15, 2023

NAEP scores show data literacy dipped during pandemic

An analysis by Data Science 4 Everyone finds 8th graders’ performance dropped by 10 points between 2019 and 2022, while 4th graders fell 4 points.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 15, 2023

CDC calls on schools to help address historic high teen trauma

Nearly 1 in 3 teenage girls seriously considered attempting suicide, and more than 1 in 10 teen girls experienced rape. 

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 15, 2023

Half of students start school year behind — again

Nearly half of students started the school year behind grade level in at least one academic subject, which is in line with survey data from the year prior.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 9, 2023

Project-based learning helps apply a ‘why’ to lessons

Hands-on experience tied to lessons, particularly in STEM subjects, provide students a firsthand experience with a topic’s real-world relevance.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 8, 2023

NCTQ: Elementary teacher prep programs fall short on social studies, science requirements

Research from the organization suggests a notable gap between course content requirements and the content opportunities available.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 8, 2023

How to ensure Holocaust education remains grounded in historical fact

A variety of resources and expertise are available to help educators navigate questions and address pushback in an era of classroom censorship.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 1, 2023

Launching career activities in elementary school? Keep the focus wide

Introducing students to career options at a young age can help them imagine future opportunities, but they also need space to change their minds.

By Lauren Barack • Feb. 1, 2023

Florida, College Board trade barbs on AP African American Studies timeline

The College Board contends all of the removed or altered topics Florida listed as concerning had "substantial educational value."

By Naaz Modan • Updated Feb. 9, 2023

Will there be a ‘Big Bang’ in education research in 2023?

The head of the Institute of Education Sciences sees two key areas as having potential for major breakthroughs.

By Mark Schneider • Feb. 1, 2023

Survey: Women students less prepared to make career, college choices

The Education, Labor and Commerce departments recently added funding for high school work-based learning opportunities.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 30, 2023

Question of the Month: What are your New Year’s resolutions for your school or district?

From promoting school culture and instilling hope to making progress on academic recovery, four leaders share their goals for 2023.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new K-12 cybersecurity guidance to an expansive preschool initiative in Hawaii, what did you learn from this week's stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 27, 2023

Florida district to launch teacher-driven classroom tutoring support

The program will let teachers schedule online tutors to work synchronously with individual students on specific skills during class.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 25, 2023

Experiential learning can help shrink early disparities in science and math

These activities anchor more meaning to science and math curriculum for young students, and may help close gaps in the subjects early.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 25, 2023

K-12 opportunity gaps fuel college-going disparities

The Brookings Institution found that comparing similarly prepared students shrunk racial, gender and socioeconomic divides in college enrollment. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 24, 2023

Florida says rejected AP African American Studies course ‘lacks educational value’

The state’s education department and governor defended the department’s decision to reject the course, which they said violated Florida’s anti-CRT law.

By Naaz Modan • Updated Jan. 25, 2023