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

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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

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

For ed leaders, school-family relationships key to pandemic recovery

Despite financial pressures and challenges in redesigning student services, panelists in a Tuesday webinar expressed optimism about education's future.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 3, 2021

Report: Testing requirements for lead in school drinking water remain hit-or-miss nationwide

Revisions to the Environmental Protection Agency's Lead and Copper Rule are expected to set federal requirements around testing.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 3, 2021

Even virtually, students in one program continue solving global challenges

The pandemic forced Global Brigades' student volunteers to work virtually to support community projects, but the move ultimately expanded access.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 2, 2021

K-12 funding needs more state, federal support to maximize equity, impact

Reports detail how pre-pandemic funding and spending practices can inform COVID-19 recovery strategy as fiscal cliffs loom for districts.

By Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan • Oct. 28, 2021

School leaders: Proactive approach key to addressing 'devious licks,' other social media challenges

Administrators recommend turning to restorative practices and student involvement to address harmful online trends.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 27, 2021

What are schools doing to prepare for a childhood COVID-19 vaccine rollout?

Parental permission processes for on-campus shots may be the biggest difference in inoculating students ages 5-11 vs. older students.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 27, 2021

Don't let education windfall be a flash in the pan

A former South Dakota education secretary details the need for data collection and monitoring for schools' pandemic responses and future challenges.

By Melody Schopp • Oct. 26, 2021

Quarantine absence policies threaten state funding for California schools

Conflicting quarantine attendance rules in the state come against a backdrop of a lack of guidance from other states. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 22, 2021

Mentors help students with learning disabilities gain confidence, become self-advocates

Eye to Eye’s college mentors also have learning differences and understand the difficulty of students learning how to speak up for their needs.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 22, 2021

Anti-racism and equity in schools is empirical, not ideological

It is school leaders' responsibility to ask what the "balanced perspective" is when it comes to racial equity, two district communications specialists write.

By April Callen and Jenni Kotting • Oct. 21, 2021

Report: Schools' role in promoting civic engagement growing more important

Committing to teaching about democracy can include opportunities for respectful, productive conversations on controversial topics, the authors write.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 21, 2021

Student engagement critical for academic, emotional recovery

There's no magic formula, but a variety of approaches for positive school cultures can improve student learning experiences, two reports say.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 20, 2021

Lessons In Leadership: Pennsylvania principal focuses on school-family relationships to boost opportunities

For Tara Desiderio, increasing inclusivity for an eclectic student body with a variety of individual needs means focusing first on parent communication.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 19, 2021

Supply chain woes hit school foodservice departments

As national food chain supply shortages hit districts hard, school meal program directors switch up menu plans on a daily basis.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 19, 2021

How COVID-19 may change the conversation about class size

Some see federal relief funding as an opportunity to finally reduce class sizes so educators can better meet individual student needs.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 18, 2021

Study correlates SROs with increased risk of school firearm discharges, disciplines, arrests

Researchers suggest general safety benefits of SROs come at a "high cost" of exclusionary discipline rates for Black students and those with disabilities.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 15, 2021

How can school districts include family child care programs in pre-K offerings?

Advocates say creating a more cohesive early childhood support system with options for families could help better prepare children for kindergarten.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 14, 2021

Schools look to increase rigor of teacher preparation while still facing shortages

Indiana won’t allow special education emergency teaching permits beginning 2022-23 but will accept teachers actively preparing for full licensure.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 13, 2021

Decade of data shows matching student-teacher race reduced NYC suspensions

White educators are more likely to discipline students of color. Diversifying the teacher workforce and offering bias interventions can combat the trend.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 13, 2021

3 cybersecurity best practices to keep school networks safe as students — and devices — return

An estimated 1,180 cyber-related incidents have hit K-12 since 2016, and an influx of digital tools opens new vulnerabilities as students return in person.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 12, 2021