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

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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

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

Navigating the behavior spike with trauma-informed leadership

Districts across the country are experiencing a spike in challenging behavior. Trauma-informed leadership helps.

Feb. 7, 2022

Parent-educator tool aims to support behavior interventions for young children

The Family Notebook was built to share communications between home and school about progress in a child's behavior supports.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 4, 2022

Black teachers more likely to be highly qualified, clock fewer years in classroom

Long-time and Black teachers are known to improve student outcomes, but the pandemic could lead to turnover of both.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 3, 2022

Ed Dept asked to extend deadline for school upgrades under relief funding

How and if obligation and spending deadlines can be shifted is what concerned organizations are researching now.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 3, 2022

COVID-19 testing in schools: Double-down or phase it out?

The logistical and financial burdens of school-managed testing are worth it if it keeps students learning in classrooms, some education stakeholders say.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 2, 2022

Pandemic spurs state investment in community school model

Community schools will likely spread as districts and schools grapple with ways to overcome the health crisis' impact on students and families.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 1, 2022

CEC 2022: What you need to know from the annual special education gathering

From stemming staff shortages and strengthening parent relationships to implementing de-escalation strategies, we've got you covered.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 31, 2022

Lessons In Leadership: How trauma-informed practices fuel student support in a Missouri district

University City Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley ensures the needs of the whole child are front-and-center from academics to discipline and beyond.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2022

Cardona calls for 'reset' in US education system

The U.S. secretary of education specifically urged schools to address pre-pandemic inequities and support students who are academically behind.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 28, 2022

On heels of Bloomberg commitment, Black and brown-led charter schools are key

The head of a national charter organization argues public charters are the fastest, best route to improve education for students and communities of color.

By Naomi Shelton • Jan. 28, 2022

Shifting trends could influence funding impacted by student counts

Expanded virtual learning options and free meal access should spark consideration of how enrollment and attendance impact budgets, report says.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 26, 2022

District equity plans may become merely symbolic without further action

Adopting a common language and shared beliefs around equity is essential to making plans actionable, as is having teachers examine their own biases.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 25, 2022

Collaboration key to stemming school staff shortages

At a Council for Exceptional Children conference, advocates promoted examples of staffing solutions and recommended partnerships to fill voids.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 24, 2022

Rural schools strained by COVID protocol resistance, challenges

“I've had nurses get yelled at, get hung up on and get cussed at,” said one district head nurse who expects the pushback will result in nurses quitting.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 21, 2022