Signs of academic rebound: 5 charts tell the story

Math and reading scores from 8.3 million students show gains, but students of color and those in high-poverty schools have more ground to make up.

By Kara Arundel • July 19, 2022

How 2 states are using data analysis and professional development for learning recovery

Rather than remediation, Massachusetts and North Carolina are concentrating on helping classroom teachers accelerate student learning.

By Kara Arundel • July 18, 2022

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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

Accessibility challenges persist for students with dyslexia

Ensuring tools and resources are accessible for students across a spectrum of learning abilities remains a challenge in classroom procurement.

By Lauren Barack • July 13, 2022

U of Cincinnati to offer online nature-based early learning degree

The number of nature-based preschools has more than doubled in the past three years.  

By K-12 Dive staff • July 13, 2022

Can teachers instruct on Roe v. Wade amid curriculum censorship laws?

Following SCOTUS’ decision to overturn the landmark abortion decision, education experts weigh in on teachers’ ability to instruct on this moment.

By Anna Merod • July 8, 2022

College Board no longer disclosing AP test results by ethnicity, state

Before last year, anyone could publicly view scores broken down by certain demographics. Not anymore.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 8, 2022

GAO: Accommodations pose challenges to testing companies, test-takers

The pandemic made it more difficult to provide accommodations for higher ed admission tests, educational testing companies told the government agency.

By Kara Arundel • July 6, 2022

Should districts require CTE credits for graduation?

Offering career and technical education courses to everyone can broaden students' options in the future, superintendent says.

By Lauren Barack • July 6, 2022

White House seeks to add 250K tutors, mentors to boost academic recovery

Individuals, school systems, employers and others can sign up to support students through volunteer and work-study opportunities.

By K-12 Dive staff • July 5, 2022

ISTE: Video report cards offer 'window' into students' minds

Technology integrators encourage educators to consider video format, tech support and data privacy when converting to digital portfolios.

By Kara Arundel • July 1, 2022

Teaching resilience aids students in navigating difficult times

Social-emotional skills help learners share their feelings, build connections and develop the strength to find solutions to stressful situations.

By Lauren Barack • June 29, 2022

Self-directed lessons can help educators identify gifted learners

Educators can identify gifted qualities at young ages when early reading, quickness in learning and other qualities may become apparent.

By Lauren Barack • June 29, 2022

Former Los Angeles superintendent champions initiative to restore arts to prominence

A ballot initiative supported by Austin Beutner and several celebrities would bring between $800 milion and $1 billion for arts and music education.

By Lauren Barack • June 22, 2022

How can middle school leaders ease the transition to high school?

Transition action teams, specialized curricula and partnerships between schools can help smooth students’ entry to 9th grade.

By Lauren Barack • June 22, 2022

Report: Pandemic pods designed by leaders of color offer lessons for traditional schools

Racially and linguistically affirming curriculum and mindful discipline practices led to positive experiences. 

By Kara Arundel • June 15, 2022

3 ways to navigate book challenges in lesson planning

Book bans can have a chilling effect in classrooms, but forethought and open dialogue can help educators navigate concerns.

By Lauren Barack • June 15, 2022

Expectations for ESSER: The benefits and limits of the historic investment

We’ve gathered all three parts of our series examining the goals stakeholders have for federal relief funds in one place for your convenience.

June 14, 2022

Monologues can help students build presence, confidence

Learning to write and perform one-character plays can hone skills including storytelling, essay writing and public speaking.

By Lauren Barack • June 8, 2022

Curricular Counsel: Boosting student agency with less 'hovering'

An instructional specialist from Maryland details how educators can engage students with more voice and choice across curricula.

By Roger Riddell • June 8, 2022

States use ESSER funding to fulfill teachers' requests for materials

Six states partnered with the crowdfunding platform DonorsChoose to use federal pandemic funding for individual teacher classroom projects.

By Kara Arundel • June 7, 2022

We need to stop teaching high school subjects separately

A teacher writes that schedules and grading systems must be rethought to give students freedom to engage in projects that meld subject areas.

By Alyssa McKee • June 6, 2022

Making SEL work for high school students

Making meaningful, engaging SEL content for high schoolers is hard. Over the years, we’ve learned some critical lessons to share here.

By Patrick Cook-Deegan • June 6, 2022

Why text diversity matters

A literacy director with NWEA shares how her experiences with 'The Baby-Sitters Club' highlight the importance of diverse literature.

By Miah Daughtery • June 1, 2022

Metacognitive skills help develop student voice

Knowledge, experience and processes are among areas of focus educators can tap to encourage and support students to develop agency in learning.

By Lauren Barack • June 1, 2022

Schools seek to strengthen work-based learning opportunities

A new report details how these programs have positive impacts on student employment and earnings, academic outcomes and more.

By Kara Arundel • June 1, 2022