By The Numbers: Analysis breaks down suspension rates over the decades

A Learning Policy Institute report shows the suspension rate in 2017–18 exceeded suspension rates recorded in the 1970s and early 1980s.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 20, 2022

To address teacher shortage, Missouri commission hones in on teacher pay

Upping teacher salary minimums and creating a fund for more competitive wages should be a statewide effort, a teacher retention and recruitment report suggests. 

By Anna Merod • Oct. 20, 2022

Explore the Trendline➔

Attendance and Absenteeism

Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at chronic absenteeism’s impact on schools and where educators are seeing success with attendance.

By K-12 Dive staff

About half of parents still support school police, armed security

The Pew survey also found that about half of parents support arming teachers or administrators to varying degrees.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 20, 2022

Staffed Up: How student behavior drove this former Georgia teacher away from the classroom

Monique Clay, a former special education teacher in Statesboro, Georgia, said it’s vital K-12 leaders improve disciplinary practices to keep and recruit teachers. 

By Anna Merod • Oct. 19, 2022

‘Enough is enough,’ says athletic leader of bad behavior at games

Harassment aimed at game officials is leading to a shortage of referees, new attendance protocols and the canceling or rescheduling of games.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 19, 2022

Staffed Up: A longtime NYC teacher explains what’s needed to retain educators

Elana Rabinowitz has taught ESL in New York City Public Schools for over 20 years, but almost left during COVID-19. She shares why she ultimately stayed.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 18, 2022

LGBTQ+ students report less access to positive curricular resources or supportive staff

GLSEN’s latest national school climate survey for LGBTQ+ students comes amid a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ laws and book bans. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 18, 2022

Survey: Majority of school board members will not run for reelection

A report by School Board Partners also finds just 30% of current school board members are people of color, compared to 54% of public school students.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 18, 2022

These 7 pandemic-era lessons can inform school emergency planning

From creating response teams to ensuring continuity of learning, there are a number of steps districts can take to prepare for hurricanes, wildfires and more.

By Elena Ferrarin • Oct. 18, 2022

14% of schools that received federal charter funds closed or never opened

A Government Accountability Office report also found states awarded about $152 million, or 8%, of these grants to charters that closed or never opened.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 13, 2022

COVID-19 relief spending is influencing traditional K-12 workforce practices

Separate reports from FutureEd and The Education Trust highlight innovative spending approaches for training, recruiting and retaining educators.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 13, 2022

Omicron boosters from Pfizer, Moderna cleared by FDA for younger children

Pfizer's reformulated vaccine is now authorized for use in children at least 5 years of age, while Moderna's will be available for kids as young as 6.

By Ned Pagliarulo • Oct. 13, 2022

SCOTUS case could change special ed dispute resolution, settlement processes

The outcome of Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools may also complicate an expected increase in special ed litigation post-pandemic, one expert said.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 12, 2022

Panel calls for children 8 and older to be screened for anxiety

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation follows ongoing research confirming COVID-19’s negative impact on student mental health.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 12, 2022

Enrollment rates lag in federal Affordable Connectivity Program

Only 25% of eligible households are enrolled in the program, and most already had internet, according to an EducationSuperHighway report.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 12, 2022

How can schools measure student poverty beyond free and reduced-price meal data?

With universal school meal policies gaining traction, a webinar hosted by AASA and FRAC explored alternatives for measuring district poverty levels.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 11, 2022

Study: $190B in ESSER funds ‘insufficient’ to curb learning loss

Research published in the journal Educational Researcher estimates $325 billion to $930 billion in COVID-19 relief is actually needed for schools.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 11, 2022

School choice program upheld by West Virginia Supreme Court

Overturning a lower court, the decision will allow parents to spend public dollars on private school tuition and other services.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 7, 2022

Districts struggle with social media verification, reporting cyberbullying

In a NSPRA-CoSN survey, 45% of K-12 leaders said it’s difficult to get posts they report for bullying students removed from online platforms.  

By Anna Merod • Oct. 7, 2022

Legal ruling may signal trouble for Biden’s Title IX plan, LGBTQ guidance

Judge rules against policies based on Bostock v. Clayton County, a case the White House used to support Education Department regulations.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 7, 2022

Ed Dept, HHS issue joint letter reiterating special ed requirements for young children

While acknowledging pandemic challenges, a joint letter warned that delayed evaluations and placement concerns could run afoul of IDEA.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 6, 2022

California to require teacher exit survey as focus on retention, recruitment grows

Beginning in 2023, the survey must be administered within 15 days of a teacher’s resignation and will ask if they plan to leave the profession altogether.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 6, 2022

OSEP: States can’t let special educators teach under emergency licenses

The clarity on requirements was welcomed by advocates and professionals who promote the need for qualified educators for students with disabilities.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 5, 2022

Arizona’s expansive school choice law takes effect as petition drive fails

Nonpartisan community organization Save Our Schools Arizona aimed to have the issue placed before voters in 2024.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 4, 2022

As digital equity eludes 16M students, Ed Dept provides roadmap to districts

Districts can forge community or private partnerships — or even build their own networks — according to a guide from the Office of Educational Technology.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 4, 2022