About 1 in 4 teachers changed curriculum, instruction due to recent legal restrictions

A RAND Corp. survey found teachers of color were among those more likely to be aware of or influenced by these limitations.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 27, 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

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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

Educational institutions among 3 most common mass shooting sites

A Secret Service report details what schools can do to prevent such attacks, including resolving interpersonal conflicts.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 26, 2023

Lessons In Leadership: How a suburban Illinois district revisited safety after tragedy

Following an Independence Day parade mass shooting, Superintendent Michael Lubelfeld began his district’s response with community engagement.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 26, 2023

Cardona urges education community to ‘raise the bar’ on student achievement

Expanding career pathways, celebrating multilingualism and supporting student well-being were focal areas in the U.S. education secretary's speech.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 24, 2023

K-12 teacher shortages among state higher ed leaders’ top concerns

Teaching was hit hard by worker shortages during the pandemic, and about 95% of surveyed higher ed leaders called the issue important or very important.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 24, 2023

How states are trying to solve the special educator shortage crisis

A ‘crisis of epic proportions’ is leading to innovative practices and stronger collaborations, but many challenges remain.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 23, 2023

Baron Davis resigns as superintendent of South Carolina’s Richland School District Two

The popular leader’s departure followed a six-hour closed-door school board meeting and comes amid a state report highlighting, among other things, trustees’ behavior.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 19, 2023

5 principals to watch in 2023

Commitments to school culture and inclusivity, community partnerships, and support for at-risk students set these school leaders apart.

By Roger Riddell , Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan , Anna Merod • Jan. 19, 2023

Ed Department webinar shares risks, solutions for teen fentanyl use

Increased knowledge about the dangers of illicit fentanyl is what students, families and educators need the most, panelists say.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 18, 2023

Texas court allows state to move forward with Houston ISD takeover

The case’s development comes three years after the state informed Houston ISD of a takeover, which the district challenged in court.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 18, 2023

California county’s superintendent ousters highlight growing concerns in communities

Contentious decisions to remove superintendents without cause have raised concerns about due process and students’ best interests.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 13, 2023

Just 24% of public schools feel ‘very prepared’ for active shooters

NCES data suggests a lack of confidence in school safety preparedness after a record year of school shootings.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 12, 2023

Virginia Foxx reclaims chair of House education committee

North Carolina Republican promises vigorous oversight of the federal government and stopping the Biden administration's regulatory agenda.

By Rick Seltzer , Kara Arundel • Jan. 10, 2023

5 superintendents to watch in 2023

As superintendent turnover spikes, these five leaders have shown innovation and determination that make them key players to keep an eye on.

By Roger Riddell , Kara Arundel , Anna Merod , Naaz Modan • Jan. 9, 2023

Counselor caseloads decrease to lowest level in over 30 years

There were fewer students per counselor in 2021-22 after schools hired more counselors, countering a counselor decrease just a year prior.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 6, 2023

8 K-12 trends to watch in 2023

Academic recovery, family engagement, cyberthreats and school security concerns are among challenges coming at school leaders from all sides.

By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel , Anna Merod • Jan. 4, 2023

Lessons In Leadership: 5 key takeaways from a year of school leader conversations

In case you missed any of 2022’s installments, we’ve highlighted some leading insights on student voice, community engagement and more.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2023

Mental health access for LGBTQ students swings widely by state

A majority of LGBTQ students in all states except for two said they sought healthcare but were unable to receive it in 2022.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 22, 2022

School shootings reach unprecedented high in 2022

There’s been an on-campus shooting ‘pretty much every single school day’ this fall, the founder of the K-12 School Shooting Database said.

By Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • Dec. 21, 2022

‘Tripledemic’ upends school operations, requires adjustments

Administrators share strategies on how they are working to minimize sickness and missed class time.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 19, 2022

For a struggling Pennsylvania district, reading paves the path to improvement

The Sto-Rox School District is hopeful a reading skills screener and professional development will lead to better student outcomes.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 16, 2022

These 4 charts illustrate the pandemic’s impact on homeless students

Fewer homeless students were identified in the first full year of the pandemic, likely due to frequent moves and less communication with schools.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 15, 2022

Superintendent turnover escalates, women still underrepresented

In a two-year period, 94 women left superintendencies, and 62 of them were replaced by men, the ILO Group reported.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 14, 2022

NCES: Teachers overworked during the pandemic as schools struggled to fill vacancies

Public schools found it more difficult than in prior years to fill vacancies, while teachers worked extra hours — and sometimes even second jobs.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 13, 2022