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Trust and belonging: What education leaders learned from Finland about whole child development
Education leaders from the United States and Canada visited Finland to gain insights and practical strategies around supporting whole child development.
By Diana Lee, Emma Mills • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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Walberg to lead U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee
In the Senate, Bill Cassidy, R-La., will chair the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee when the 119th Congress convenes in January.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 13, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Stock Photo via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop 5 stories from K-12 Dive
K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2025 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.
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High school graduates to peak in 2025, with slightly deeper-than-expected declines ahead
The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education’s latest projections serve as a call for policymakers and colleges to boost attendance rates.
By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 11, 2024 -
What do special education advocates anticipate from a 2nd Trump term?
Some advocacy groups are preparing to defend the federal government's role in supporting public school students with disabilities.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 9, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From new math performance data to the 20th anniversary of a federal law’s last reauthorization, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Dec. 6, 2024 -
Dive Awards
The K-12 Dive Awards for 2024
These leaders are achieving excellence through commitments to school culture and community, innovation, and wraparound services for students.
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 27, 2024 -
Dive Awards
District of the Year: Ector County ISD
In the past five years, the Texas district’s investments in staffing and high dosage tutoring are paying off.
By Anna Merod • Nov. 27, 2024 -
Dive Awards
Superintendent of the Year: Tiffany Anderson, Topeka Public Schools
Over the past eight years, Anderson has reimagined leadership structures, invested in teacher housing initiatives, and kept one foot in the classroom.
By Roger Riddell • Updated Nov. 26, 2024 -
Dive Awards
Principal of the Year: Calvin Hooks, Hyde-Addison Elementary School
The leader of the Washington, D.C., school credits DEI, anti-racist and belonging initiatives for high student performance.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 25, 2024 -
4 K-12 funding areas to watch under a 2nd Trump administration
Education experts anticipate changes in fiscal approaches to state grants, special education, school choice and curriculum.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 21, 2024 -
Trump names Linda McMahon for education secretary
The choice of the WWE co-founder and former SBA administrator is another out-of-the-box Cabinet selection for the incoming president.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Nov. 20, 2024 -
STAFFED UP
Commission on Civil Rights probes special educator shortage
The bipartisan body is expected to issue a report next year that will provide recommendations to Congress and the president.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 18, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From demand for a cybersecurity pilot to the latest stats on school book bans, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2024 -
How school leaders can tap into the Education Department’s AI toolkit
The 74-page document offers implementation resources for K-12 leaders on student data privacy risks, rollout strategy and more.
By Anna Merod • Nov. 15, 2024 -
3 ways high schools are preparing students for this year’s FAFSA
Last school year's delays to filling out the federal financial aid form are spurring early action to support the class of 2025.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Growth and renewal through Inclusive Innovation
Strengthening adolescent writing through student-designed writing groups developed with inclusive innovation.
By Viki M. Young, Ph.D. • Nov. 11, 2024 -
Special education teacher shortages focus of upcoming federal briefing
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will investigate the federal response to special education teacher shortages.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 8, 2024 -
Ransomware is a persistent and growing threat for schools nationwide. Here’s what you need to know.
In a five-part series, we highlight firsthand accounts as well as best practices to shore up cyber defenses.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 7, 2024 -
How to use election outcome to teach about regulating emotions
Student support experts recommend schools validate students' emotions and encourage respectful dialogue.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 6, 2024 -
3 ways school leaders are promoting unity during a tense election
School culture and student supports are key in administrators' messages to families ahead of 2024 election results.
By Anna Merod • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Giving students voice and choice: Raising up student leaders to transform teaching and learning
Empowering students to lead transforms education and strengthens school communities.
By Diana Lee, Emma Mills • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Energy Department program helps school districts decarbonize
Benchmarking and retrofit implementation are among categories in which districts can apply for recognition in the Efficient and Healthy Schools Program.
By Joe Burns • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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4 key strategies for school ransomware prevention and response
Using state and federal supports and embracing a people-first approach are among the most crucial best practices, school district tech leaders say.
By Roger Riddell , Shaun Lucas • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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What Albuquerque Public Schools learned from a cyberattack
The New Mexico school district shored up defenses after a "devastating" 2022 experience and is working with partners to prevent another crisis.
By Kara Arundel , Shaun Lucas • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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EDUCATION EXTORTIONSchool ransomware attacks are on the rise. What can districts do?
Cyberattacks inflict logistical, legal and financial damage on schools — and take an emotional and physical toll on their communities.
By Kara Arundel , Shaun Lucas • Oct. 28, 2024