K-12 to career pathways data can inform practices for current students

Analyzing outcomes data of former students can improve future postsecondary transitions, but the data isn't always easy to find.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 15, 2021

Schools offering hybrid options drop as in-person learning returns to nearly 100%

Only a small percentage of districts still offer remote or hybrid options, counter to parent requests and predictions virtual learning was here to stay.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 15, 2021

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Infrastructure & School Operations

With a new presidential administration and potential funding changes on the way, schools face an array of challenges in day-to-day operations. 

By K-12 Dive staff

Why student data remains at risk — and what educators are doing to protect it

Outdated laws, abundance of state rules and increase in ed tech tools add to the difficulty in protecting students' personal data.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 14, 2021

What role should parents play in school gun violence prevention?

As the Oxford High School shooting resurfaces familiar questions, experts suggest collaboration, training and legislation.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 13, 2021

NASSP survey suggests looming 'mass exodus' of principals

Only 35% of respondents "strongly agree" they are generally satisfied as principal of their school, down from 63% in 2019.

By Kara Arundel , Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2021

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

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