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

‘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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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

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

​​​​​​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 Naaz Modan • May 13, 2025

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 Kara Arundel • May 12, 2025

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 Anna Merod • May 9, 2025

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

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

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 Anna Merod • May 6, 2025

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

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 Naaz Modan • May 1, 2025

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 Naaz Modan • April 30, 2025

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

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 Anna Merod • April 25, 2025

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

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

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 Naaz Modan • April 22, 2025

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

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 Naaz Modan • April 17, 2025

How to use PE to build confidence and leadership skills

Pairing reluctant students with gym partners who can encourage and build them up is one strategy educators can use, says one expert.

By Lauren Barack • April 16, 2025

Maryland is still in a literacy crisis, report finds

As the state grapples with budget cuts, advocates emphasize the importance of building on the literacy efforts put in place in 2024.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • April 16, 2025

ELA proficiency rebounds for Chicago elementary school students

Despite overall gains for younger students, socioeconomic disparities are still evident, a Kids First Chicago report finds.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • April 16, 2025

Here’s what alternative grading models could look like

One expert suggests traditional letter grading, percentages and weighted assignments are “not the way forward.” But what could alternatives look like?

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • April 9, 2025

Tell us about your school district’s rising leaders

We want to hear about the leaders driving innovation in your schools for our fifth annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.

By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From rescinded funds to one state’s curriculum controversy, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2025