DC Public Schools launches college-bound graduate support network

A coach connects with each graduate to offer academic and financial guidance, and will work with students in their first year of college to keep them on track.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 27, 2020

Report: Pooling school taxes would boost per-pupil funding almost $1K

While EdBuild's project began before the pandemic, leaders say policymakers now face the challenge of protecting the resources they have.

By Linda Jacobson • May 27, 2020

Q&A: Dallas' Hinojosa says districts can't be 'wishy-washy' on closures, reopening

Superintendent Michael Hinojosa decided early in the pandemic he would close schools indefinitely, recognizing he would take some heat in the short term.

By Naaz Modan • May 26, 2020

Districts seek distance ed ELL improvement ahead of fall

English learners lost instruction time due to the pandemic, and recent U.S. Department of Education guidance has reiterated schools must continue support during closures.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 26, 2020

Survey: Most principals against holding students back a year

But new data shows they're expecting significant drops in achievement and increases in SEL needs among students this fall.

By Linda Jacobson • May 26, 2020

Homework gap a growing focus for nonprofits, lawmakers as closures persist

Digital equity gaps were mostly closed in schools pre-pandemic, but the shift to distance learning highlights the extent to which students lack home access.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 22, 2020

NFHS releases high school sports guidelines during coronavirus pandemic

The National Federation of State High School Associations suggests coaches and officials wear masks in all phases of its plan, which also categorizes sports based on risk level.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 22, 2020

Will early learning, after-school shift toward home-based care?

Family child care providers have fared better than centers during the pandemic and could play a larger role in the future of group settings for children.

By Linda Jacobson • May 22, 2020

Fast Forward: What could reacclimation mean for schools beyond COVID-19?

Prioritizing SEL, adjusting approaches to testing and adopting a customer-service approach could be long-term changes districts embrace. 

By Naaz Modan • May 21, 2020

Child maltreatment reports drop as educators lose access to students during closures

Virtual visits are among suggested methods to continue in-home access for those trained to look for signs of abuse.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 21, 2020

Study: Earned credits, college admission rates higher among students in 9-14 model

The evaluation focuses on P-TECH, a school-to-career model that helps students navigate transitions between high school, college and the workforce.

By Linda Jacobson • May 21, 2020

Chicago Teachers Union sues district, Ed Dept over special ed requirements

Chicago Public Schools and the U.S. Department of Education contend the district's special ed teachers want to cut corners.

By Naaz Modan • May 21, 2020

New toolkits aim to increase STEM diversity

The initiative from nonprofit The Plenary, Co. includes career resources and other classroom materials, featuring scientists across a variety of career stages.

By Lauren Barack • May 20, 2020

National parks offer students rich educational benefits. Can they continue doing so remotely?

While national parks offer a variety of resources for students under normal conditions, they're also now adjusting to meet learning needs during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 20, 2020

Educators play key role helping students process grief

Recognition of the importance of social-emotional learning was on the rise pre-pandemic, and focus is growing as students experience change and loss. 

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 20, 2020

Minnesota schools launch in-person summer school

As staff and students tiptoe back into classrooms, extraordinary safety measures are being put in place by schools nationwide.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 20, 2020

Lessons in Leadership

Each month, Education Dive: K-12's Lessons in Leadership column features stories of lessons learned and challenges overcome by innovative principals or superintendents, either in a one-on-one Q&A format or as a roundup of multiple responses on a single topic. We've gathered every i...

Updated Aug. 3, 2021

Survey: Children's loss of social ties, learning are parents' top closure concerns

A desire for more regular contact with children's teachers is also a recurring theme across multiple surveys. 

By Linda Jacobson • May 20, 2020

Youngest learners prepare to start school — without the school

Summer transition activities help acclimate 5-year-olds to the classroom. Can a remote version even come close?

By Linda Jacobson • May 19, 2020

USDA waivers allow school meal sites to continue through summer

The School Nutrition Association is also advocating for passage of the latest federal relief bill, which includes $3 billion to cover child nutrition programs.

By Linda Jacobson • May 19, 2020

Few details emerging for use of 'emergency education' funds

While governors have flexibility in how to use the block grant, the amounts are paltry compared to how much some states are cutting their education budgets.

By Linda Jacobson • May 18, 2020

Denver school board seeks to clarify administration cuts

Superintendent Susana Cordova agreed to cut 150 administrative jobs to pay for teacher raises, but many have been rehired in different positions.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 18, 2020

How feasible are school reopening plans for fall?

Common trends across reopening plans from prominent education, government and health organizations suggest doing so may be easier said than done.

By Naaz Modan • May 18, 2020

Many districts still lack consistent plans months into closures

While districts like Miami-Dade County Public Schools are outliers in preparedness, many are stifled by lack of resources, socioeconomics, geography and other factors.

By Shawna De La Rosa • May 15, 2020

Pre-to-3: Coalitions in 6 states join growing 'Early Learning Nation'

For community leaders building action plans in the middle of a pandemic, "the work has changed but it hasn't stopped."

By Linda Jacobson • May 15, 2020