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

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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

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

How to address the mental health 'summer slide' for K-12 students

What K-12 educators need to know about the extent of this other potential "summer slide" and how they can help mitigate it among their students.

July 11, 2022

By the numbers: Districts in red and blue states align on several COVID-19 spending trends

Despite political divisiveness, analysis shows spending commonalities among districts in Republican- and Democratic-leaning states.

By Kara Arundel • July 8, 2022

Schools report continued increase in chronic absenteeism, behavioral issues

The reported rise in student and staff absences comes as administrators are having a difficult time finding substitutes and having to teach classes themselves.

By Naaz Modan • July 7, 2022

How one district created a program to recruit and retain 100 men of color

A South Carolina district superintendent explains how a pioneering initiative is already achieving success — and offers promise for the future.

By Baron R. Davis • July 7, 2022

Disability advocates seek stronger Section 504 regulations

While advocates for disability rights say Section 504 and IDEA need more alignment, two administrative groups want clearer separations.

By Kara Arundel • July 6, 2022

White House seeks to add 250K tutors, mentors to boost academic recovery

Individuals, school systems, employers and others can sign up to support students through volunteer and work-study opportunities.

By K-12 Dive staff • July 5, 2022

Dallas ISD seeks to improve culture among staff

Individualized coaching began with maintenance and facilities managers and will be a progressive rollout until all 22,000 employees have been coached.

By Kara Arundel • July 1, 2022

State ed policies found lacking for juvenile justice facilities

An analysis found "convoluted, inconsistent, and in some cases entirely absent" policies for governance, accountability and funding.

By Kara Arundel • June 30, 2022

How can schools respond to the overturning of Roe v. Wade?

K-12 leaders need to be aware of potential impacts to absenteeism and sex education as a result of the SCOTUS decision.

By Naaz Modan • June 30, 2022

Pediatric mental health emergency visits increased during COVID-19

Chicago-area hospital system had a 6.7% increase in self-injury visits between March 2018 and February 2021.

By K-12 Dive staff • June 29, 2022

NCES: School shootings increase while bullying, harassment on decline

An annual federal school safety report finds the 2020-21 school year had the highest number of campus shooting casualties in 20 years.

By Kara Arundel • June 28, 2022

Study: Head Start provides opportunities to break cycle of poverty across generations

Positive outcomes include higher educational attainment and decreases in teen pregnancy, but progress remains on diversity and inclusion, advocates say.

By Kara Arundel • June 23, 2022

Fitch: Education sector's credit quality strong, but pressures on the rise

The credit rating agency says while school districts are overall fiscally healthy, they should prepare for economic turbulence and K-12 stressors.

By Kara Arundel • June 22, 2022

County office takes lead role in California community school expansion

The Alameda County Office of Education is providing key support in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the $3 billion effort.

By Kara Arundel • June 21, 2022

Efforts to arm teachers spark new — and old — safety concerns

Teachers, school safety experts and law enforcement professionals contend arming staff to address shootings brings considerable risks.

By Naaz Modan • June 15, 2022