Leadership

  • A photo illustration of a circle encompassing a question mark, pencil, and scantron test.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Photo illustration: Shaun Lucas/Industry Dive; Getty Images

    Image attribution tooltip

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

    From a USDA rule impacting school nutrition to updated digital divide data, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Sept. 29, 2023
  • This is a headshot of Sue Mariani, superintendent of Duquesne City School District in Pennsylvania.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Sue Mariani
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    How a Pennsylvania superintendent set out to restore her district’s secondary grades

    With middle grades returned, Sue Mariani aims to sustainably bring high school back to Duquesne City School District in a system under receivership.

    By • Sept. 27, 2023
  • High school students are dropped off for school and begin walking into the building. Explore the Trendline➔
    Image attribution tooltip
    Stock Photo via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

    K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2023 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

    By K-12 Dive staff
  • A businesswoman, teacher or mentor coach in glasses speaks to young people in a meeting or training seminar.
    Image attribution tooltip
    fizkes via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Superintendent gender gap persists in nation’s largest districts

    As of July 2023, 30.4% of leaders in the nation's largest districts were women — up just 2.4 percentage points from 28% in 2021.

    By • Sept. 26, 2023
  • Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Intel on March 21, 2022
    Image attribution tooltip

    K-12 decision-making is subject of lawsuits contesting power, politics

    State education boards and departments, subject to changing political winds, are facing lawsuits contesting their role and reach. 

    By • Sept. 22, 2023
  • In the foreground is a chalkboard sign with anti-gun message. In the background are blurred images of children holding signs.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Jason Kempin via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Real or hoax? Intention of 40% of school shooting threats unknown

    New research could be a starting point to develop best practices for schools to respond to threats and prevent campus violence, a study's co-author says.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
  • The east side of the US Capitol in the early morning. Senate Chamber in the foreground.
    Image attribution tooltip
    drnadig via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Bill would ensure parents know of right to invite experts to special ed meetings

    IDEA already requires schools to inform parents of this right, but supporters of a House proposal say some parents are unaware.

    By • Sept. 15, 2023
  • The U.S. Capitol Building as seen on a sunny day in Washington, DC.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Anna Moneymaker via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Senators debate Congress’ role in school, library book bans

    Despite disagreement on the grounds for challenging books in classrooms, Senate Judiciary Committee members agreed doing so is largely a local issue.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
  • A person gives a business presentation in front of a large crown in an auditorium.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Stock Photo via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Public engagement is a rising priority in school communications

    Community relations was the fourth-highest-ranked responsibility in 2022, according to a National School Public Relations Association survey.

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
  • Rows of empty desks and blue chairs fill a high school classroom
    Image attribution tooltip
    Lincoln Beddoe via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    4 ways administrators can mitigate disruptive student behaviors

    As schools add intervention strategies to address an uptick in disruptive behaviors, research from EAB identifies best practices for educators.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
  • An outdoor high school football stadium is shown with a wooden press box demolished at the top of the stadium
    Image attribution tooltip
    Sean Rayford via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    How much is extreme weather hindering learning?

    A story map by Climate Action Campaign aims to illustrate the adverse impact of heat, hurricanes and other weather events on learning.

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
  • Two moms greet their kids and walk with them home from the school bus stop in their rural neighborhood.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Fly View Productions via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Americans’ perception of education quality reaches lowest point in 2 decades

    Public satisfaction with the K-12 system has been on a steady decline since the pandemic began, but parents remain more likely to report approval.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
  • An adult leans down toward a seated child. Behind the child is a stuffed animal. They are in a subway station with other people walking past.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Spencer Platt via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Schools fine-tune services to address influx of migrant students

    From welcome centers for enrollment to leadership clubs, schools are boosting resources for newcomers.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
  • An empty classroom shows rows of desks with one desk the focus of the camera's lens. On the desk is a notebook and pencil.
    Image attribution tooltip
    diane39 via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    What did principals prioritize to prepare for the new school year?

    From examining the previous year’s data to focusing on personal development, three principals shared what they do to hit the ground running in fall.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Sept. 5, 2023
  • Deborah Wortham, superintendent of Roosevelt Union Free School District in New York, is pictured speaking into a webcam during a video address to her school district.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from YouTube on August 30, 2023
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    How a New York superintendent found her passion in school turnarounds

    The Roosevelt Union Free School District’s Deborah Wortham says the most important questions students have of leaders are, “Do I care? Am I visible?”

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
  • An empty school hallway with rows of lockers on each side.
    Image attribution tooltip
    surpasspro via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Illness, climate events start another school year with cancellations

    While many of these in-person learning disruptions are temporary, educators and families remain concerned about academic recovery.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
  • Blue school hallway lockers and checkered tile in high school with students in the background.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Stock Photo via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    4 best practices to ensure smooth transitions for new high schoolers

    Adjusting to the academic and social pressures that come with entering high school can create anxiety for students and families alike.

    By Elena Ferrarin • Aug. 25, 2023
  • A photo illustration of a circle encompassing a question mark, pencil, and scantron test.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Photo illustration: Shaun Lucas/Industry Dive; Getty Images

    Image attribution tooltip

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

    From anticipated budget reductions to a prominent test’s online transition, what did you learn from our stories the week of Aug. 21?

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
  • An illustration of a spiraled arm holding an apple with loose academic elements in the background.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Illustration: Ivan Haidutski for Industry Dive

    Image attribution tooltip
    Back to School '23 // BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2023-24

    These exceptional administrators make the grade on student engagement, social-emotional support, career education and more.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
  • Time value of money concept : Red analog clock on US dollar banknotes, depicting receiving money today can be poised to increase the future value by investing and gaining interest over a period of tim
    Image attribution tooltip
    William_Potter
    Image attribution tooltip

    How are districts preparing for the end of American Rescue Plan funds?

    Superintendents anticipate reductions to specialist staffing, summer learning programs and staff compensation, according to a report from AASA.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
  • A student receives a backpack from an adult while they are outside. The adult is under a tent and behind a table. In the background is another adult with a stroller.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Chicago Public Schools
    Image attribution tooltip
    BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    New school year stretches budgets for districts, teachers and families

    Teachers often dip into their personal funds, for instance spending an average of $820.14 on classroom supplies in 2022-23, according to an analysis.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
  • A teacher leads a classroom discussion as one student raises their hand during the conversation.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Stock Photo via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    BACK TO SCHOOL '23

    How 90-day plans shape the beginning of a successful school year

    While the strategy can look different across schools and districts, four K-12 leaders share why the 90-day model works in setting the tone for a new year.

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
  • A child has their back to the camera and their shirt is pulled up to the next. On either side of the child are adult hands. One adult is holding a stethoscope to the child's back.
    Image attribution tooltip
    SeventyFour via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Medicaid ‘unwinding’ explained for families in school toolkit

    Some 536,400 children have lost access to Medicaid and CHIP insurance since automatic renewals ended in April.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
  • A red parking sign with white letters reads "Superintendent of Education" behind the sign is a red brick wall. The photograph is looking down on the sign.
    Image attribution tooltip
    sshepard via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Why the superintendent job is getting harder

    As a Chiefs for Change brief looks at the complexities of the role, two former superintendents share how they worked through challenges.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
  • three adults stand on a stage in front of a yellow curtain. One adult is standing at a podium and speaking.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Kara Arundel/K-12 Dive, data from White House
    Image attribution tooltip

    3 key best practices from the White House K-12 cybersecurity summit

    School leaders must take prevention seriously and know who to call when an attack happens, government officials and educators said.

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
  • School teachers looking over lesson materials together in a staff meeting.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Stock Photo via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    NCTQ: State policies hinder progress on teacher diversity

    States are ramping up recruitment and retention efforts but lack measures aimed directly at diversifying the workforce, a new report finds.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023