Ed Dept: LAUSD must make up for special ed services missed during school shutdowns

An investigation found the district failed to remedy the lack of services promised to students with disabilities, among other violations.

By Kara Arundel • April 29, 2022

Advancing an equity-oriented science of education

The president of the William T. Grant Foundation sees new opportunities at the other end of unprecedented challenges for U.S. education.

By Adam Gamoran • April 28, 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

FCC opens third and likely final round of funding to address homework gap

Schools stepped up to fix gaps in home internet access during the pandemic. Now, ed advocates wonder about long-term solutions.

By Kara Arundel • April 28, 2022

Third pandemic summer brings momentum for ARP investments

New initiatives for technical assistance and searchable databases will be announced at an Ed Department virtual summit today.

By K-12 Dive staff • April 27, 2022

Pandemic to blame for first pre-K enrollment drop in 20 years

Both enrollment and funding fell in 2020-21, but some states offset spending decreases by tapping federal relief funding, an NIEER report shows.

By Kara Arundel • April 26, 2022

Geography plays role in gender disparities among superintendents

A report outlines specific steps for districts, including setting clear goals for hiring and holding boards accountable, as well as establishing coaching systems.

By Naaz Modan • April 22, 2022

4 ways schools can support students, staff suffering from trauma

Bringing joy to the school day and giving educators time for collaboration and restorative moments can help students and staff begin to heal, panelists said.

By Kara Arundel • April 21, 2022

Learning to the beat: How rap helps students' math recall

Teachers can better captivate their students by tying music, lyrics and songwriting across curriculum.

By Lauren Barack • April 20, 2022

Inclusive strategies in CTE courses improve student engagement

Using universal design for learning approaches in career-prep courses allows student choice for studying and demonstrating knowledge, CTE experts say.

By Kara Arundel • April 20, 2022

Analysis: New parental activism shifting ed landscape

Activist parent organizations that expanded during COVID are changing the role parents play in education. 

By Naaz Modan • April 18, 2022

White House seeks to expand early intervention for young children

IDEA's Part C state coordinators agree with intent, but they question whether the disability program is the best entity to reach this population.

By Kara Arundel • April 18, 2022

4 lessons from ongoing efforts to close the K-12 digital divide

Two school systems share how their pandemic experiences still drive efforts to connect all students to reliable, high-speed internet and virtual engagement.

By Kara Arundel • April 14, 2022

As chronic absenteeism skyrockets amid reopenings, how can states and districts reengage students?

With districts seeing absenteeism rates as high as almost 50%, experts say improving school climate and providing attendance incentives could help.

By Naaz Modan • April 13, 2022

Lessons In Leadership: How a former pastor examined the ‘why’ of education to improve a rural district

An Idaho superintendent details how he went from the sanctuary to the superintendency to expand opportunities in a high-migrant population district.

By Roger Riddell • April 13, 2022

Remote learning special ed litigation lower than expected

Though disruptions continue and statutes of limitations on missed services have yet to expire in some places, a lawsuit spike hasn't materialized.

By Kara Arundel • April 12, 2022

Survey: 1 in 4 superintendents likely to quit soon

Superintendents serving high populations of students of color were more likely to leave their districts in 2020-21, a RAND Corp. survey found.

By Anna Merod • April 11, 2022

We need a 'Bill of Rights' for pandemic recovery

A former Education Department deputy assistant secretary suggests a 5-point plan of action for supporting student success.

By Ian Rosenblum • April 7, 2022

Why Congress must deliver on student mental health

An assistant principal writes that students need sustained mental health support to address the trauma and personal challenges of the pandemic.

By Beth Lehr • April 5, 2022

Texas says low attendance rates won't hurt school funding

School system leaders were concerned about losing money as they continue to respond to pandemic-related impacts.

By Kara Arundel • April 5, 2022

How a Florida district reintroduced peanut butter after an 18-year absence

Lee County schools work to protect students with food allergies as supply chain problems and rising food prices lead to changes in cafeteria menus.

By Kara Arundel and Anna Merod • April 4, 2022

After 5 decades of teaching, 7 lessons my students taught me

A veteran educator writes that pedagogy must adapt to how students learn, discipline must be more compassionate and building relationships is key.

By Stephen Sroka • March 29, 2022

Cardona urges state, district momentum on teacher shortages

The education secretary is expected to call for increased teacher pay, more robust prep programs and more in a Monday announcement.

By Naaz Modan • March 28, 2022

How can equity be prioritized in early ed quality metrics?

A Trust for Learning resource offers guidance on how to more holistically consider the quality of programs for children ages birth to 8.

By Kara Arundel • March 25, 2022

Report suggests 'invisible tax' levied against Black male educators

Experts say the additional responsibilities Black male educators report taking on point to a need for professional development for all teachers.

By Naaz Modan • March 25, 2022

We want to hear about your school district's rising leaders

For a second year, K-12 Dive's Rising Leaders is looking for trailblazing assistant principals and district leaders to spotlight.

By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2022