Congressional spending bill lowballs key Biden education requests

The omnibus spending package omits a new Title I equity grant program and cuts the president's request for IDEA Part B state grants by $2.2 billion for fiscal 2022.

By Naaz Modan • Updated March 11, 2022

Day 3 at SXSW EDU 2022: Cardona raises student voice, district leaders discuss population shifts

The Austin ed innovation festival's third day also included principal pipeline equity discussions and a hip-hop icon promoting student mental health.

By Roger Riddell , Anna Merod • March 10, 2022

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

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Ed sector more prepared for cyberattacks than most

A new analysis from Immersive Labs shows K-12 and higher ed are more willing to comply with ransomware demands.

By Kara Arundel • March 9, 2022

Day 2 at SXSW EDU 2022: Culture wars, 'future-proofing' classrooms, and disrupting racial inequity

The Austin, Texas, education innovation conference continued Tuesday with conversations on media literacy, workforce pathways and more.

By Roger Riddell , Anna Merod • March 8, 2022

DeSantis signs Florida 'Don't say gay' bill

The legislation has drawn criticism from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, who cited federal civil rights protections like Title IX. 

By Naaz Modan • Updated March 28, 2022

5 principals share the benefits and hardships of ESSER budgeting

Leaders are budgeting for initiatives such as hiring reading interventionists, supporting SEL and purchasing outdoor learning furniture.

By Kara Arundel • March 8, 2022

Day 1 at SXSW EDU 2022: Retrieval practice, universal meals and revolutionizing assessment

Couldn't make it to Austin, Texas? Get caught up on conversations around learning pods, classroom models and more.

By Roger Riddell , Anna Merod • March 7, 2022

Slipping through the cracks: Differing federal policies keep homeless students from getting help

COVID-19 likely increased homelessness, but different definitions of 'homeless' continue making it difficult for districts to help families access resources.

By Naaz Modan • March 7, 2022

Concerns about bullying, anxiety follow loosening of mask mandates

School leaders ask for respect for individual masking choices as more communities make masks optional.

By Kara Arundel • March 4, 2022

NAGB weighs linking NAEP with other assessments as COVID-19 fast-tracks innovation

Other proposals include increasing diagnostic reporting around equity issues and offering remote proctoring for virtual or homeschooled students.

By Naaz Modan • March 4, 2022

NCES: Nearly half of public schools impacted by staffing shortages, resignations

The data confirms predictions by experts and worries by administrators that teachers are burned out and leaving their jobs in the wake of COVID-19.

By Naaz Modan • March 3, 2022

Counselors for Computing broadens student exposure to STEM

The program trains counselors to encourage girls and other students underrepresented in computing to pursue tech careers or hobbies.

By Kara Arundel • March 2, 2022

From isolation to connection: New possibilities for learning during and after the pandemic

A district leader suggests nine questions to help guide students from a generation isolated and learning virtually to one connected and engaged.

By Ari Gerzon-Kessler • March 1, 2022

Cardona: Schools entering 'new phase' of recovery as CDC guidance shifts

The shift in guidance significantly loosens masking recommendations for schools in communities with low to medium coronavirus spread.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 25, 2022

Home visits give educators and families time to connect

The strategy has been shown to contribute to increased academic performance and reduced chronic absenteeism.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 24, 2022

What has NSBA learned from its letter controversy?

"The letter we wrote went too far," Executive Director John Heim said at AASA’s national conference, while encouraging better community engagement.

By Roger Riddell • Updated March 7, 2022

Data shows public schools faced greater disadvantages than private in 2020

Data shows public schools were less likely to have students with internet or live instruction during the early stages of COVID-19. 

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 22, 2022

Cardona: Tomorrow's problems can't be solved with yesterday's designs

The U.S. education secretary told AASA conference attendees the decisions of the next two years will affect education spending for the next decade.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 18, 2022

Diversifying, expanding the assistant principalship key to repairing leadership pipelines

Despite impacts on culture and outcomes, those in the role continue to face barriers, experts said during a session at AASA's national conference.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 18, 2022

Florida 'Don't Say Gay' bill could run afoul of Title IX

The bill would bar teachers from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity with younger students and allow parents to sue districts for violations.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 15, 2022

New Jersey bill calls for Division of School Desegregation in state ed department

The proposed office would compile statistics on school racial composition and measure educational outcomes.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 14, 2022

How will rising union protests sway district decisions?

As the pandemic subsides, teacher unions are once again using their numbers in hopes of influencing districts' financial, health and safety decisions.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 11, 2022

The struggle over defining, reporting restraint and seclusion in schools

Special education administrators are concerned some wording in proposed revised definitions will lead to misreporting and misunderstanding.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 9, 2022

Opposition to social-emotional learning provokes calls to engage community, address false claims

An Education Development Center panel suggested uniting supporters of social-emotional learning can help deflect misinformation.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 9, 2022

Report: Pandemic to blame for rising district leader turnover

Concerns are also growing over declines in female district leadership, with potential solutions being goals for gender equity and family-friendly practices.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 7, 2022