Superintendent of the Year: LaTonya Goffney, Aldine Independent School District

The Houston-area district leader says her district must tell and own its story — and she absolutely doesn’t want it to be in a way that lowers expectations.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 21, 2022

Star-Spangled Bans: The cost of censoring America’s schools

The rapid spread of classroom censorship policies has left educators feeling targeted and students without resources.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 18, 2022

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Learning Loss

Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

By K-12 Dive staff

K-12 schools lack resources, funding to combat ransomware threat

One-fifth of schools spend less than 1% of their IT budgets on security, a MS-ISAC report shows.

By David Jones • Nov. 17, 2022

Star-Spangled Bans: No place for Pride in some schools after anti-LGBTQ laws spread

Counselors, educators and students are paying the price for policies that make students feel unsafe as their mental health and lives hang in the balance.

By Naaz Modan , Jasmine Ye Han , Shaun Lucas • Nov. 17, 2022

Star-Spangled Bans: Anti-CRT policies lead schools to downplay race, history

“Divisive concepts” regulations are dividing entire communities, with people and children of color caught in the middle.

By Naaz Modan , Jasmine Ye Han , Shaun Lucas • Nov. 16, 2022

Anxiety higher for teachers than healthcare, office workers during pandemic

Educators who taught remotely were 60% more likely to report feelings of isolation compared to teachers who were in-person, an AERA report found.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 15, 2022

E-cigarettes still most popular tobacco product among teens

A study by the FDA and CDC found 11.3% of middle and high school students reported using tobacco within the previous 30 days.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 14, 2022

Kids under 12 contacting runaway safeline ballooned 153% in pandemic

Children ages 12-14 are the National Runaway Safeline’s fastest growing population, worrying homeless youth advocates and government officials.

By Naaz Modan • Updated Nov. 22, 2022

OSERS stresses timely special ed services for highly mobile students

Concerns have been raised about unmet needs for summer services and evaluations for children suspected of having a disability who move frequently.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 11, 2022

District leaders say unanticipated hurdles stifling learning recovery

The optimism for quick implementation of accelerated learning is fading as schools deal with staffing and attendance barriers, CRPE says.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 10, 2022

Early returns: How is education faring in the 2022 midterms?

Ballot measures on school meals and support for the arts came out on top in two states, as some key state and national races remain tight.

By Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan • Nov. 9, 2022

Utah district to be sued by family of bullied 5th grader who died by suicide

A notice of claim, which is filed prior to a lawsuit, alleges the Davis School District and Foxboro Elementary School in Utah violated state and federal laws. 

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 9, 2022

Is the ESSER spending narrative taking the public down the wrong path?

Administrators and finance officials worry that focus on currently unspent money could hinder long-term efforts to improve student outcomes.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 8, 2022

Staff, student illnesses lead to districtwide closures in several states

Some districts are citing staff absences as the reason for closing school buildings.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 8, 2022

Report: Middle school students need tailored instruction and supports

Chiefs for Change shares how research and strategic initiatives can amplify innovation and best practices for the middle grades.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 4, 2022

Updated PTA standards focus on reaching marginalized parents

The revised standards come amid increased parental involvement and mistrust in politically charged decisions on COVID-19 policies and curriculum choices.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 3, 2022

Students with disabilities continue to lag behind peers on NAEP

Special education advocates say this is an opportune time to increase personalized instruction and professional development.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 2, 2022

Study: Schools’ Facebook posts may violate student privacy

Schools and districts shared 726,000 posts including student photos and names on the social media platform between 2005 and 2020, AERA estimates.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 2, 2022

Efforts underway to improve newcomer student services, Ed Department says

A coalition had written to the department requesting more help with curricula, professional development and data to serve this population.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 31, 2022

More LGBTQ school board candidates on the ballot in 2022

The number of candidates running for school board who identify as part of the LGBTQ community has nearly doubled after a spread in anti-LGBTQ laws.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 28, 2022

CDC: 3 in 4 high schoolers faced potential trauma during pandemic

The report also shows over half (53%) of the 4,390 high school students studied by CDC reported up to two adverse childhood experiences.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 27, 2022

How schools are moving away from remedial summer learning

During the National Summer Learning Association conference this week, two district leaders shared details of their schools' transition to accelerated learning.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 27, 2022

Fighting fentanyl: Schools tackle opioid crisis head-on

Educators are on the front lines of the trauma facing students and families — and working to be part of the solution.

By Kara Arundel , Shaun Lucas , Jasmine Ye Han • Oct. 26, 2022

Lessons In Leadership: How a principal raised student voice to build ‘Connections’ across New England

During his 10 years leading Massachusetts’ Sutton High School, Ted McCarthy has focused on pushing student and teacher input to the forefront.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2022

These 6 charts highlight COVID-19’s impact on NAEP scores

Declines in math and reading from prepandemic levels were large and widespread on the exam commonly known as the Nation’s Report Card.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 25, 2022