AFT's Weingarten weighs in on shifting role of teacher unions during COVID-19

The head of the nation's largest teacher union remains hopeful even as education censorship bills and teacher shortages persist.

By Anna Merod • March 24, 2022

SXSW EDU 2022: Our recap of Austin's ed innovation extravaganza

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

March 22, 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

More states jump on 'Don't say gay' bandwagon barring LGBTQ topics in schools

Tennessee and Louisiana have joined at least three other states with proposed legislation to restrict discussion of LGBTQ-related topics.

By Naaz Modan • March 22, 2022

Cardona acknowledges concerns test data could be used to privatize ed

“Some are waiting for that data to then try to create a picture because their plan is to privatize,” the education secretary said at an ASCD conference Monday.

By Anna Merod • March 22, 2022

Districts dig into data seeking solutions for inequity

'Data rich but analytics poor' districts should build capacity to investigate root causes of problems and find potential solutions, experts advise.

By Kara Arundel • March 21, 2022

Cardona reflects on first year: 'The work is not going to get easier'

The ed secretary reiterated the Biden administration's support for LGBTQ students and the importance of using funding to address systemic concerns.

By Naaz Modan • March 21, 2022

How can K-12 become a great equalizer? These 3 factors are key

During a session at SXSW EDU, experts discussed the role of elected leaders, partnerships and more in expanding opportunities for all students.

By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2022

10-year study: GPAs, course rigor rising for high school grads

Analysis of course levels and performances from the class of 2019 can help educators plan academic content and offerings, experts say.

By Kara Arundel • March 17, 2022

Violence against educators cited as factor in desire to quit or transfer

An American Psychological Association survey of nearly 15,000 school staff shows pre-K-12 personnel feel unsafe and unsupported.

By Kara Arundel • March 17, 2022

GAO recommends minimizing virtual charter schools' management risks

With virtual charter enrollment on the rise, school systems should examine lower assessment participation rates, among other recommendations.

By Kara Arundel • March 15, 2022

Chiefs for Change resource aims to strengthen states' student mental health responses

The toolkit includes guidance for building state-level partnerships to maximize resources and avoiding duplication of efforts.

By Kara Arundel • March 14, 2022

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

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