How do the nation's metro areas stack up based on school effectiveness?

A report suggests the findings could help school systems identify effective strategies for pandemic learning recovery.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 8, 2021

How administrators can raise morale as pandemic drags on

An Illinois superintendent recommends being open and frank about challenges, reassessing strategies in play, and finding ways to focus on joy.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 7, 2021

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

Ed Dept announces communities of practice to accelerate learning, support kindergarteners

The collaborations are designed to push proven practices forward to facilitate student achievement.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 3, 2021

GAO: Hostile behaviors on the rise in schools

Changing OCR guidance caused hesitancy to file complaints, civil rights experts said.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 2, 2021

Research suggests staff shortages hitting low-income districts hardest

A University of Washington working paper finds districts are most in need of substitute and special education teachers.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 2, 2021

Being Black in Education: Where is the system going wrong?

Evidence demonstrates Black leaders can strengthen achievement and culture — if they get the chance.

By Naaz Modan, Julia Himmel • Dec. 1, 2021

Turning school boards into partisan battlegrounds benefits no one

Communities need to set higher expectations for school boards while equipping those elected to meet them, according to two veteran board members.

By Ethan Ashley and Carrie Douglass • Nov. 30, 2021

AASA launches wellness campaign for district leaders

Stress on administrators has continued to mount this school year as pressures remain around pandemic safety protocols and contentious curricular issues.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 29, 2021

Survey: 48% of teachers considering job change

A third of respondents also reported to Teachers Pay Teachers that they are considering changing careers altogether.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 24, 2021

Can administrators build bridges amid contentious school board politics?

Despite heightening polarization in some communities, leaders could take steps to help reduce tension and prevent disruptions.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 23, 2021

Superintendent of the Year: Michael Hinojosa, Dallas Independent School District

Laser-focused determination to do what's best for students helped the Texas leader navigate public disputes amid an ongoing pandemic.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 22, 2021

Principal of the Year: Jessica Cabeen, Ellis Middle School

With unwavering positivity and “unconventional” leadership, a Minnesota principal sets out to help middle schoolers grow academically, socially and emotionally.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 22, 2021

District of the Year: Richland School District Two

A South Carolina district focuses on innovation and school improvement initiatives to create equity and opportunity for all students.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 22, 2021

The K-12 Dive Awards for 2021

With community engagement, steadfast leadership and focus on students' social-emotional needs, these are the leaders shaping K-12 today.

Nov. 22, 2021

Promising Practices: Rural Texas districts collaborate to expand CTE

Three neighboring districts with small student populations found cost savings in collaborating on course offerings.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 19, 2021

Center for Learner Equity advises closer look at charter special ed enrollment gaps

Unexplained gaps may mean students with disabilities have limited access to charter school programming.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 19, 2021

Teaching assistants prove valuable for academic gains in early readers

An Alabama elementary school's use of trained Title I aides resulted in some of the highest reading scores among the state's mid- to high-poverty districts.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 18, 2021

California district personalizes special education to address learning loss

The San Bernardino City Unified School District uses detailed student progress data to help students with disabilities reach individualized goals.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 17, 2021

Build self-care skills into teacher prep programs to raise retention

A pair of teacher educators propose a new set of "3 Rs" to encourage new teachers to care for themselves, too.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 16, 2021

Lessons learned: How early education programs stepped up during COVID-19

NAEYC panelists said they relied on professional and operational standards even while changing practices in response to challenges.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 11, 2021

Relationships, resources must become a focus in learning to address mental health crisis

With the American Academy of Pediatrics declaring a national mental health emergency, is it time to consider expanding the "3 Rs" of education?

By Joan Wasser Gish • Nov. 10, 2021

Diversify the counselor pool to raise Black student success

Advocates contend having more Black counselors would ensure Black students' needs are addressed, helping to curb achievement and discipline gaps.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 10, 2021

Incentives, morale boosters crucial to curb K-12 teacher, other workforce shortages

A Massachusetts administrator suggests loan forgiveness and building prep and grading time into teachers' schedules as possible steps to take.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 8, 2021

A call for civility in K-12 education

The heads of the nation's school principal associations write educators must advocate for a collective recommitment to civility in schools and communities.

By Ronn Nozoe and Earl Franks • Nov. 5, 2021

Gifted education's future requires more diversity, inclusion and access

Commitments to more equitable gifted programs are changing mindsets, identification practices and services, but teacher training remains challenging.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 4, 2021