Leadership
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Deep Dive
How will Education Department cuts impact special education?
Opponents predict lapses in civil rights protections and IDEA accountability, but supporters are embracing the promise of local flexibility.
By Kara Arundel • March 25, 2025 -
District leaders predict staff reductions if Medicaid funding is cut
Medicaid funding in schools most commonly go toward salaries for staff and expenses for contracted health services, a survey reveals.
By Kara Arundel • March 24, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Michael Loccisano via Getty ImagesTrendlineEquity in Education
From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.
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10 Trump changes education leaders need to know about
Here’s a recap of Trump actions so far that affect K-12 professionals nationwide.
By K-12 Dive staff • March 21, 2025 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From three Democrat leaders’ letter to the Education Department to new research on districts’ summer learning plans, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • March 21, 2025 -
CEC 2025
Special education leaders share advice for aspiring administrators
Staying connected to students and prioritizing self-care are valued approaches to leadership, say former and current special education administrators.
By Kara Arundel • March 20, 2025 -
Opinion
For the DCPS Reading Clinic, every month is National Reading Month
The DC Reading Clinic has already provided quality structured literacy to over 500 teachers and more trainings are planned, writes Chancellor Lewis Ferebee.
By Lewis Ferebee • March 20, 2025 -
More than 8 in 10 districts to keep or expand summer learning
Nearly 75% of superintendents say honing academic skills is the most important benefit of summer programming, according to a Gallup poll.
By Kara Arundel • March 18, 2025 -
AASA '25
How challenges, experiences shape superintendents of color
Identity, allies and community engagement all play key roles in success and longevity for these education leaders.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2025 -
CEC 2025
3 ways to break down silos between general and special education
Authentic collaborations in schools can give educators confidence and improve student outcomes, says an instructional coach.
By Kara Arundel • March 14, 2025 -
Q&A // AASA '25
AASA chief: Assessments need to reflect the world students live in now
David Schuler shares his perspective on testing, misinformation and other challenges vexing school superintendents.
By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2025 -
Republican lawmakers tout proposal for national private school choice
Supporters say students need options beyond "failing schools," but opponents say improving public schools should be the priority.
By Kara Arundel • March 11, 2025 -
Trump’s Education Department changes could lead to systemic ‘chaos’
Cuts to contracts, staff and civil rights probes might backfire, leading to less oversight and more mismanagement, education experts warn.
By Naaz Modan • March 10, 2025 -
AASA '25
Misinformation is flooding school communities. Here are 3 strategies to combat it.
Consistency, simplicity and thorough planning are essential to help stakeholders cut through the noise, panelists at AASA’s annual conference said.
By Roger Riddell • March 7, 2025 -
Rise in measles has schools on alert
Researchers point to vaccine skepticism as one explanation for an increase in measles cases.
By Kara Arundel • March 5, 2025 -
McMahon confirmed as education secretary
Linda McMahon says she will end federal bureaucracy at the U.S. Department of Education but did not commit to closing the agency.
By Kara Arundel • March 3, 2025 -
Women still lead just 30% of nation’s largest school districts
Gender bias is impacting the health, career pathways and compensation of women in K-12 leadership, a Women Leading Ed survey finds.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • March 3, 2025 -
What can school leaders do to ensure ‘floating teachers’ feel supported?
Strong communication and scheduling are key to avoid organizational challenges and stress that can arise when teachers share class space.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Feb. 26, 2025 -
McMahon confirmation as education secretary advances to full Senate
Democrats opposing the nomination voiced concerns about calls for the closure of the U.S. Department of Education.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 20, 2025 -
3 takeaways from Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing
Trump's nominee to lead the Education Department faced questions about the agency’s future, Title IX enforcement and antisemitism on college campuses.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 13, 2025 -
What does NAEP show for special education students?
Average scores for students with disabilities held steady or declined, though data shows some progress at the state and local level.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 13, 2025 -
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Impacts of empowering middle school students through career exploration and experiences
Explore how career-connected deeper learning prepares middle school students for future success.
Feb. 10, 2025 -
Education Department’s doors blocked to House Democrats
The lawmakers wanted to meet with a senior official over concerns about the Trump administration's efforts to shrink the department's responsibilities.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 7, 2025 -
The K-12 outlook for 2025: Shifting policy, tech landscapes bring new challenges
We’ve gathered our trends to watch over the coming year in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Deep Dive
How are schools responding to immigration policy shifts?
Student attendance and the legal rights of schools and families are among concerns after schools lose "protected areas" status.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Federal judge puts temporary freeze on Trump’s funding pause
While Title I, IDEA and Head Start funding seem unaffected by the OMB directive, policy experts and educators are seeking more guidance about the actual impact.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Jan. 28, 2025