Study: Districts could use state support in principal quality initiatives

According to RAND Corp. research, while states may be hesitating to infringe on local control, districts could benefit from support and collaboration. 

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 18, 2020

Survey: Students praise teachers' efforts, have concerns about academic declines

The National Education Association and National PTA recommended boosting student-teacher interactions and family engagement in a Wednesday media call.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 17, 2020

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

Lessons Learned: Pre-COVID-19 virtual courses prepared district for pandemic

Students in South Carolina's Pickens County School District had an easier time adapting due to prior experience managing online coursework.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 16, 2020

Night kindergarten class meets needs of working families during the pandemic

Concerns about absences and students’ difficulties with participating in daytime classes led to the development of KIPP NJ’s Evening Learning Program.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 14, 2020

How schools plan to keep meals cooking amid colder weather, strained budgets

Education systems have been innovative in efforts to feed children during the pandemic, but many worry resources are running out as demand rises.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 11, 2020

Report: Schools should look for long-term solutions to digital divide

Digital access improved this fall, but increasing COVID-19 cases will lead to more struggles with at-home learning, according to a UCLA researcher.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 9, 2020

Superintendent of the Year: Marlon Styles, Middletown City School District

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an Ohio superintendent took his push to close equity gaps to the national stage.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2020

Principal of the Year: Henry Turner, Newton North High School

A Massachusetts principal's commitment to equity and anti-racism is a unifying force for his school community in a year of dual crises.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2020

District of the Year: Highline Public Schools

In a year lacking face-to-face connections, a Washington district thinks outside the box to keep its promise to know every student by name, strength and need.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2020

Report: Mental health support a top teacher retention priority

Colorado data highlights a broader teacher burnout trend, with recent NEA stats showing 28% of teachers likely to leave the profession due to COVID-19.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 4, 2020

Lessons In Leadership: How a Washington district’s ‘promise’ to students guides decision-making

Superintendent Susan Enfield says a mission statement isn't enough — equity and success depend on knowing every student's name, strengths and needs.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 17, 2020

Lessons in Leadership: What does it mean to view learning through an anti-racist lens?

Boston area principal Henry Turner says conversations should be structured so students aren't overwhelmed, and transparency is key when incidents occur.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 20, 2020

Lessons In Leadership: How a first-year principal navigated pandemic disruption

As a Feb. 1 transition to hybrid learning approaches, Principal David Brown is continuing to implement and improve supports for students, families and staff.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 22, 2020

Lessons in Leadership: Principal prioritizes equity, preparing students for world beyond West Philadelphia

Richard Gordon taps his experiences as a Black man who grew up in poverty in New Jersey to guide his students, many of whom are from similar backgrounds.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 25, 2020

Lessons in Leadership: In reopening prep, administrators move beyond ‘old way of doing things’

Four education leaders say they learned "traditional instruction based on old concepts and practices" isn't as effective, and health and safety come first.

By Roger Riddell • July 21, 2020

Lessons In Leadership: Ohio superintendent prioritizes leading with core values amid reopening, unrest

For Marlon Styles, a focus on equity is at the heart of his coronavirus response and approach to navigating social change as a Black leader.

By Roger Riddell • June 23, 2020

Daily Roundup: Other news from around K-12

The number of students with disabilities grew by about 700,000 over the past decade. Educonomics Lab tool helps districts calculate learning loss needs.

By Roger Riddell • Updated June 28, 2022

Lessons in Leadership: A New York district’s coronavirus response and road forward

Superintendent Shari Camhi says while Baldwin Union Free School District was able to transition to remote learning fairly smoothly, reopening and coping with the economic crisis present challenges.

By Roger Riddell • May 20, 2020

Lessons In Leadership: Administrators’ advice for addressing 5 coronavirus challenges

The pandemic left superintendents and principals grappling with e-learning transitions, meal distribution logistics and more. Here's how they're coping.

By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2020

Lessons in Leadership: Innovation fuels North Carolina district’s commitment to helping students find their passions

Rowan-Salisbury School System Superintendent Lynn Moody says teaching students interpersonal skills and encouraging exploration is key to their future success in college and the workforce.

By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2020

Lessons in Leadership: Miami-Dade’s Carvalho shares community engagement strategies, iPrep inspiration

In his 11 years running the nation's fourth-largest school district, Alberto Carvalho has sold voters on bonds that include teacher salary raises while also growing strong, district-led choice options.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 22, 2020

Lessons in Leadership: 4 perspectives taking top administrators to the next level

Avoiding popularity contests and focusing on culture were among prominent themes in our discussions this year with principals and superintendents.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 17, 2019

Lessons in Leadership: Arizona principal’s model of inquiry inspires movement from lawmakers

At Zaharis Elementary, Principal Michael Oliver sees his school's approach as critical to preparing students to navigate a future of jobs that don't yet exist.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 19, 2019

From the Archive: 3 best practices for addressing hate and prejudice on school grounds

A strong culture against intolerance is key to prevention, but some experts say administrators aren't prepared for these incidents. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 28, 2019

Lessons in Leadership: Missouri principal Beth Houf shares what it means to ‘lead like a pirate’

Houf stresses that while the job is a serious and important one, finding ways to have fun and "be real" is critical to being a successful leader. 

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2019