States delay federal aid distribution, hampering district budgeting, programs

Delays have been especially noticeable in ESSER I and II, impacting plans for summer school and leaving superintendents to fly blind when budgeting.

By Naaz Modan • May 21, 2021

Baltimore brings community into curriculum adoption process

Surveys, focus groups and teacher Feedback Cafés helped build buy-in for new inclusive English Language Arts curriculum.

By Kara Arundel • May 21, 2021

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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

Florida district leaders share best practices from a year of reopened schools

For many administrators, the return to classrooms drove home the importance of tech, in-person instruction, flexibility and communication.

By Dayna Straehley • May 20, 2021

Census Bureau: 2019 had largest annual ed spending increase in a decade

Historical spending trends may be helpful as school systems focus on the appropriate, equitable allocation of emergency relief funding.

By Kara Arundel • May 20, 2021

Leaders detail approaches to assessing students' academic, mental health needs

Participants in a Tuesday webinar said making data collection purposeful can help schools differentiate and accelerate learning.

By Kara Arundel • May 19, 2021

How are districts planning to spend American Rescue Plan funds?

Considering relief funds will last approximately three years, superintendents are anticipating a fiscal cliff and being strategic with investments.

By Naaz Modan • May 18, 2021

School districts must learn from history, not repeat it

A former superintendent writes that understanding a crisis like Hurricane Katrina can help schools build back better from COVID-19.

By Robert Avossa • May 18, 2021

"Testing" has a whole new meaning in schools amid COVID-19

Amid the many questions K-12 educators have around COVID-19 testing and the safety of its institutions, Dr. Charles Cooper of BD, a leading global medical technology company, shared his knowledge on the topic.

May 17, 2021

Teacher shortages stymie plans for expanded, enhanced summer programs

Districts with robust summer plans and not enough staff should consider working with community partners to help supplement offerings.

By Kara Arundel • May 14, 2021

Playbook offers strategies for recruiting, retaining diverse teaching workforce

The Teaching Profession Playbook was developed by 26 organizations to urge states and districts to consider systemic changes to prevent teacher shortages.

By Kara Arundel • May 13, 2021

As schools prepare for gas shortage, some go remote or cancel activities

While some are monitoring the situation, other schools have already shut down to avoid potential impacts on students' and teachers' abilities to travel.

By Naaz Modan • May 12, 2021

School safety should begin with proactive measures

A former director of the U.S. Secret Service urges a focus on mental health, social-emotional wellbeing and recognizing early warning signs.

By Mark Sullivan • May 11, 2021

Will K-12 schools require COVID-19 vaccination for students?

As school leaders debate their vaccine approaches, they should first understand their state and local policies.

By Kara Arundel • Updated May 10, 2021

Students need a mindful role model: Practicing mindfulness in the classroom to build student mental health

Here are three important ways teachers who model mindfulness can deliver benefits to today's students.

May 10, 2021

Promising Practices: New Hampshire partnerships support students with vision impairments

The program seeks to reduce teacher shortages and improve services to students who are blind or have low vision.

By Kara Arundel • May 7, 2021

After 'dramatic paradigm shift' for districts, more Title IX changes expected

Less than a year after an overhaul one district leader called "a Frankenstein's monster of confusion" for districts, what might a new round of changes bring?

By Naaz Modan • May 6, 2021

Chicago schools chief resigns, completing trifecta in nation's largest districts

Janice Jackson's departure follows those of New York City's Richard Carranza and Los Angeles' Austin Beutner in recent months.

By Roger Riddell • May 3, 2021

California groups urge schools to make a 'restorative restart' this fall

Use stimulus funding and the momentum for reform to close opportunity and academic gaps, the framework for equitable practices recommends.

By Kara Arundel • April 30, 2021

Will the class of 2021 have 'normal' senior celebrations?

Though some school systems remain wary of gatherings like proms and graduations, many are cautiously planning with ample safety measures.

By Katie Navarra • April 28, 2021

Lessons In Leadership: Texas superintendent stresses importance of speaking to people’s hearts

Klein Independent School District's Jenny McGown says clear, transparent and empathetic messaging has been crucial during the pandemic.

By Roger Riddell • April 27, 2021

Using school data to tell a story can be crucial to gain buy-in

An administrator suggests numbers are more meaningful when presented in a relatable, compelling context, though adjusting for the audience is also key.

By Shawna De La Rosa • April 26, 2021

3 strategies for improving school safety amid classroom returns

School violence often increases after long breaks, but as students return to in-person learning, administrators can take steps to prevent it.

By Naaz Modan • April 22, 2021

Florida superintendent, district counsel indicted during review of school safety efforts

The perjury and unlawful disclosure indictments against Broward County officials come as a grand jury probes school safety practices statewide.

By Kara Arundel • April 21, 2021

Ed Dept details rules for maintaining state K-12 funding under COVID-19 relief

Reviews of waiver applications for state fiscal maintenance of effort will take into consideration student impacts, according to the Ed Department.

By Kara Arundel • April 21, 2021

Report: Principal supervisors a 'key' but sometimes untapped resource

Research suggests principals can boost learning by more than two months in a school year, and their supervisors stand to play critical coaching roles.

By Naaz Modan • April 20, 2021