6 ways schools are encouraging students to lead the way

Giving students clear pathways to provide input and feel their thoughts are valued can lead to greater educational experiences for all, experts suggest.

By Elena Ferrarin • June 5, 2023

‘Wave’ of litigation expected as schools fight social media companies

Districts are joining a complaint against Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, but some doubt the firms can be blamed for teens’ mental health struggles.

By Kara Arundel • June 1, 2023

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Teacher and Staff Challenges

Though K-12 workforce challenges predated the pandemic, the health crisis has only exacerbated the issue and led to further debate over what’s needed to keep teachers and staff in the profession or bring them back.

By K-12 Dive staff

Schools tap multiple approaches to prevent fentanyl poisoning

During a joint White House and Education Department webinar, panelists discussed emergency preparedness and awareness campaigns.

By Kara Arundel • June 1, 2023

Teacher shortages likely to ease as ESSER winds down, panelist says

Teacher pay, artificial intelligence and education reform were the focus of conversations at the Reagan Institute Summit on Education.

By Kara Arundel • May 31, 2023

Lessons In Leadership: For Ohio superintendent, focus on student skills is key to broader local economy

Youngstown, Ohio, was hit hard by the decline of the local steel industry, but Justin Jennings sees part of his role as equipping students to attract new fields to the region.

By Roger Riddell • May 30, 2023

Ed Dept grants Uvalde $1.5M on anniversary as Biden calls for gun reform

The funding is meant to sustain a prior round of the same amount, which the district can use for mental health, summer programs and overtime pay.

By Naaz Modan • May 25, 2023

One year later: A look back at the repercussions from the Uvalde massacre

The shooting, which killed 19 students and two teachers, has had an indelible impact on the national debate over school security and gun safety.

By Naaz Modan , Roger Riddell • May 24, 2023

Lost and Found: What gets left behind at schools?

From water bottles to a toaster oven, schools share their most common and unusual unclaimed items and how they attempt to find the owners.

By Kara Arundel • May 16, 2023

Senators probe Education Dept FY 24 spending plan

Senators raised Title I, IDEA, CTE, rural schools as priority areas. A House plan, however, promises to make severe across-the-board agency cuts.

By Kara Arundel • May 12, 2023

Principal: Educators must be ‘unapologetic’ in pushing for leadership roles

Mary Pat Cumming, leader of the FAIR School in Minneapolis and a NASSP board member, says it's important to create space for potential leaders.

By Kara Arundel • May 12, 2023

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

From new data on the cost of housing for educators to school construction challenges, what did you learn from our stories the week of May 8?

By Roger Riddell • May 12, 2023

As national COVID-19 emergency ends, a look back on the virus’ impact on schools

These are the key events that shifted how schools operated throughout the health crisis over the last three years.

By Anna Merod , Kara Arundel • May 11, 2023

What does the end of Title 42 mean for schools?

Local officials and the federal government aim to provide resources to schools to support newcomer students who are English learners.

By Kara Arundel • May 11, 2023

Education Department: Colleges should place more Federal Work-Study students in K-12 support roles

Within two years, institutions should try to use at least 15% of work-study funding to employ students in community service activities, the agency said.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • May 11, 2023

Tennessee ed chief Penny Schwinn’s resignation elicits mixed reflections

Schwinn gained national attention for overseeing the launch of an Education Savings Account program, a teaching apprenticeship program and more.

By Anna Merod • May 3, 2023

Majority of principals attribute teacher vacancies to lack of applicants

Principals also chalked staffing woes up to increased resignations, fewer offers accepted and more early retirements, according to a RAND Corp. survey.

By Naaz Modan • May 3, 2023

Current opioid misuse remained unchanged among high schoolers during COVID-19

Amid notable declines in other areas, CDC survey results point to a need for schools to work on climates and help buffer teen substance misuse.

By Naaz Modan • April 27, 2023

Top Ed Department officials slam budget cuts in Republican debt ceiling proposal

The spending plan would slash $850 million from Title I grants and $3.1 billion from state grants for IDEA.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf , Naaz Modan • April 25, 2023

Can LAUSD agreement to lower special ed caseloads ease teachers’ stress?

Large caseloads add to teachers' burden due to the responsibilities of managing individualized instruction and complying with various policies, experts say.

By Kara Arundel • April 24, 2023

Los Angeles district reaches tentative deal with teacher union

The prospective deal includes pay increases, class size reductions, special education caseload caps, green space commitments and more.

By Roger Riddell • April 20, 2023

Lessons In Leadership: Cincinnati superintendent invites community to ‘Be Present’ for students

For Iranetta Wright, the entire community has a stake in providing support and resources for student success, including through direct volunteerism.

By Roger Riddell • April 19, 2023

Families are frustrated with K-12 customer service: Here’s why

A K12 Insight survey points to a desire for districts to help parents know who to contact and what resources are needed to get answers to their questions.

By Kara Arundel • April 18, 2023

Share your school district’s rising leaders

We’re seeking trailblazing leaders to feature in our third annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.

By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2023

California schools saw ‘massive reduction’ in violence

Data from 2001-2019 shows a 70% drop in guns on school campuses and a 59% reduction in students being threatened by a weapon.

By Kara Arundel • April 14, 2023

Council for School Safety Leadership launches to help schools recover from tragedy

St. Louis school officials say support on thinking through and acting on initiatives was particularly crucial following an October shooting.

By Kara Arundel • April 12, 2023