Leadership
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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 Anna Merod • Sept. 29, 2023 -
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 Roger Riddell • Sept. 27, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Stock Photo via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop 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.
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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 Naaz Modan • Sept. 26, 2023 -
Retrieved from Intel on March 21, 2022
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 Naaz Modan • Sept. 22, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • Sept. 20, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • Sept. 15, 2023 -
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 Anna Merod • Sept. 13, 2023 -
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 Anna Merod • Sept. 13, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • Sept. 12, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • Sept. 8, 2023 -
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 Naaz Modan • Sept. 7, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • Sept. 6, 2023 -
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 -
Retrieved from YouTube on August 30, 2023Column // 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 Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • Aug. 29, 2023 -
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 -
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 Anna Merod • Aug. 25, 2023 -
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 Roger Riddell • Aug. 24, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • Aug. 23, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • Aug. 23, 2023 -
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 Anna Merod • Aug. 21, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • Aug. 17, 2023 -
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 Kara Arundel • Aug. 14, 2023 -
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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 Kara Arundel • Aug. 9, 2023 -
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 Naaz Modan • Aug. 8, 2023