Pre-K & Early Childhood
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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 -
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 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive
K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.
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Keys to teaching data literacy in elementary school
Tracking the weather and tapping into a child’s natural curiosity are ways to build young learners' understanding of data, math instruction experts say.
By Lauren Barack • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Teachers: Kindergarten readiness tests are time-consuming, cut into instruction
The assessment data, however, is used to assign learning groups and track student progress, teachers told the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 18, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a potential major school food service acquisition to an executive order impacting schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Oct. 4, 2024 -
Are preschoolers getting enough outdoor time?
A NIEER policy brief shows most state preschool programs don’t require outdoor time, but some have model programs to expose children to nature.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 2, 2024 -
The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2025
Here's a guide to the events where school leaders can share best practices and learn about the issues shaping education in the new year.
By K-12 Dive staff • Updated Oct. 3, 2024 -
Sponsored by Pearson
Navigating learning differences: Dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia
By being aware of the red flags and providing accommodations and referrals to support services, educators can help students with dysgraphia and dyscalculia overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
Sept. 30, 2024 -
Opinion
The untapped strategy that can radically improve student outcomes
Partnerships that bridge the gap between early childhood and elementary school are enhancing the benefits of pre-K, writes Education Development Center’s David Jacobson.
By David Jacobson • Sept. 26, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From high school sports participation to the latest on COVID-19 academic recovery, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2024 -
Tracker
Where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on K-12 issues
From Title IX to chronic absenteeism, we examined the candidates’ campaign websites, past statements, party platforms and more.
By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod , Naaz Modan , Roger Riddell • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Kindergarten readiness not impacted by high number of adverse childhood experiences
Researchers find that while academic preparedness is not correlated with severe adversity, disruptive and internalizing behaviors are.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 11, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From ESSER spending deadline extensions to a boost in Head Start teachers’ pay, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Aug. 23, 2024 -
Birth rates continued to decline in 2023
While teen birth rates are also down, the overall decline since the Great Recession stands to impact school enrollment and budgets in the long-run.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Most Head Start teachers to see $10,000 salary jump under new HHS rule
Boosts in pay and benefits would help put Head Start educators on par with public school preschool teachers, the agency said.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
Boots on the ground: Topeka superintendent meets families where they are
For Tiffany Anderson, engaging with the community in authentic, unstructured ways is essential to understanding and addressing learning barriers.
By Roger Riddell • July 25, 2024 -
STAFFED UP
How a district boosted recruitment, retention with affordable child care
Louisa County Public Schools launched its Little Lions Learning Lab in 2019, charging educators and staff just $400 per child per month.
By Anna Merod • June 25, 2024 -
Sponsored by Lillio
How to increase enrollment and revenue for a strong year ahead
It’s important to make sure you’re doing everything in your power to keep enrollment on the up, not just for yourself, but for your educators as well.
June 17, 2024 -
Child care staff report rising levels of anxiety and depression
The Rapid Survey Project says material hardship among child care professionals is contributing to worsening mental health.
By Kara Arundel • June 5, 2024 -
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From playtime strategies to budget compromises, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • May 31, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From cybersecurity proposals to progress on school integration, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • May 17, 2024 -
Study finds uncertainty with long-term benefits of preschool
While the short-term effectiveness of pre-K is well-documented, more research is needed about successful outcomes in school and beyond, researchers say.
By Kara Arundel • May 15, 2024 -
Sponsored by Pearson
Educator strategies for incorporating SEL in class and at home
Here’s what educators need to know about SEL to help students build a solid foundation for success in the classroom and beyond.
April 29, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From preschool enrollment changes to finalized Title IX regulations, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • April 26, 2024 -
Preschool enrollment, state spending hit record highs
Preschool participation grew 7% in 2022-23 year over year, with percentages of enrolled 3-and 4-year-olds at all-time highs.
By Kara Arundel • April 22, 2024