ASCA ‘22: Our recap of the annual school counselor gathering

We’ve rounded up all of our coverage from this year’s show in one location for your convenience.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 1, 2022

Districts shuffle operations in response to COVID-19

A RAND report finds districts most commonly increased substitute pay to an average of $122 per day last school year, compared to $115 pre-pandemic.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 1, 2022

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Despite inflation, back-to-school spending expected to rise

Deloitte parent polling shows spending could increase 8% over last year, resulting in $661 per child, compared to $612 last year.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 1, 2022

Law leaves little wiggle room for loosening special ed teacher requirements

A federal law requires special educators to have a bachelor's degree and meet certain standards if not fully certified.

By Kara Arundel • July 27, 2022

How higher ed collaboration helped a district streamline college opportunities

A superintendent shares how a partnership with Arizona State University expanded postsecondary opportunities with an automatic-entry program.

By Chad Gestson • July 26, 2022

Study: Pandemic-era suspension rate drops may be misleading

Suspension rates in California would have been substantially higher in 2019-20 for certain student populations had COVID-19 not disrupted the school year. 

By Kara Arundel • July 26, 2022

Ed Dept inspector general finds GEER misspending in Oklahoma

The state’s COO said corrective steps already taken include hiring of grant management execs and development of rubric for grant decision-making.

By K-12 Dive staff • July 25, 2022

As states tackle teacher shortages, which plans show the most promise?

Local and regional nuances mean there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to the problem, but some solutions are better suited to those challenges than others.

By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2022

Report: States make progress on tracking chronic absenteeism

Attendance Works finds nearly all states are requiring schools to take daily attendance even for in-person and virtual learning settings.

By K-12 Dive staff • July 21, 2022

What can pre-K programs do to rebound from enrollment dips?

Braiding revenues and working with partners are among options that can help improve early education access, said speakers at OSEP's annual conference.

By Kara Arundel • July 21, 2022

Signs of academic rebound: 5 charts tell the story

Math and reading scores from 8.3 million students show gains, but students of color and those in high-poverty schools have more ground to make up.

By Kara Arundel • July 19, 2022

Ed Dept urges discipline bias protections for students with disabilities

Schools shouldn't have to choose between protecting students' rights and responding to safety concerns, Ed Secretary Miguel Cardona said.

By Kara Arundel • July 19, 2022

Improving belonging, social-emotional wellness requires coordination across all levels of K-12

Seeking student perspectives and making them feel appreciated can boost well-being for those with and without disabilities.

By Kara Arundel • July 19, 2022

How 2 states are using data analysis and professional development for learning recovery

Rather than remediation, Massachusetts and North Carolina are concentrating on helping classroom teachers accelerate student learning.

By Kara Arundel • July 18, 2022

ASCA ‘22: 3 ways to create a more racially conscious school culture

Approaches can include helping teachers understand their own biases and identifying allies of racial equity, said conference speakers.

By Naaz Modan • July 18, 2022

ASCA ‘22: How to craft an effective school crisis response plan

The burden to prevent a shooting shouldn’t fall on school counselors, one official said, but they’re key to building a robust preparation and response.

By Naaz Modan • July 15, 2022

Collaborations needed to boost K-12, higher ed enrollments

Kentucky has brought together experts from early childhood through the workplace to strengthen the education pipeline.

By Kara Arundel • July 15, 2022

As student population grows more diverse, school segregation continues

A GAO report shows 14% of students attended schools where 90% or more of the students were of the same race or ethnicity.

By K-12 Dive staff • July 14, 2022

ASCA ‘22: How to support transgender elementary school students

Young transgender students often experience exhaustion, tokenism and discrimination in school, said a counselor administrator and researcher.

By Naaz Modan • July 14, 2022

Ed Dept encourages year-round enrichment programming with Engage Every Student Initiative

The announcement comes a week after a similar push from the White House and after a report found districts may be winding down summer programs. 

By Naaz Modan • July 14, 2022

Despite growing pressures, superintendents report high job satisfaction

Though a RAND Corporation report projects a “normal” turnover rate of around 13%, some states have seen much higher.

By Roger Riddell • July 13, 2022

CASE SELS '22: Special educator shortage requires 'all hands on deck'

Shortages bring concerns that schools will not be able to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

By Kara Arundel • July 13, 2022

Conservative groups file lawsuit against Ed Department's family engagement council

The lawsuit alleges the National Parents and Families Engagement Council lacks “balanced” perspectives and violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

By Anna Merod • July 12, 2022

CASE SELS '22: 4 ways to build positive climates for student well-being

School psychology experts advise using current resources to maximize student mental health supports as schools deal with workforce shortages.

By Kara Arundel • July 12, 2022

ASCA ‘22: 5 steps for effective principal-counselor collaboration

Counselors should be first to initiate the connection with administrators and also ensure their roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, speakers said.

By Naaz Modan • July 12, 2022