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Enrollment takes slight turn up, but still lags behind pre-pandemic levels
Pre-K-12 rolls remained 2% lower than 2019 levels, at 49.6 million, continuing a public school enrollment trend that began in fall 2020.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 5, 2024 -
The K-12 outlook for 2024: Funds are waning, challenges aren’t
We've gathered our trends to watch, leaders to follow and more in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.
By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 31, 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 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.
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Hate crimes more than double at schools, FBI reports
Schools were the third most common known location for hate crimes in 2023, and a frequent location for hate crimes against Black, Jewish and LGBT individuals.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Young students still lag on school readiness post-pandemic
Some recent math and reading assessment data for grades K-2 show "no sign of recovery," according to Curriculum Associates.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 26, 2024 -
GOP lawmakers say Head Start wage increase proposal is ‘misguided’
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed a rule in November to raise average Head Start wages by more than $10,000 a year.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Child care experts offer optimism amid growing challenges
Increased advocacy is a hopeful sign even as some providers report cutting wages and salary increases or serving fewer children, said one industry insider.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 10, 2024 -
8 K-12 trends to watch in 2024
Chronic absenteeism, academic recovery, artificial intelligence and waning COVID relief funds are among the slate of challenges school leaders face.
By Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From roadblocks for a state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law to the USDA’s Summer EBT rollout, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Jan. 5, 2024 -
BY THE NUMBERS
By The Numbers: Economic trends in child care and early learning
According to a new Center for American Progress data dashboard, 67.8% of children under 6 have “all available parents” in the workforce.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Dive Awards
The K-12 Dive Awards for 2023
These leaders are boosting achievement with commitments to school culture, strong communication and innovative learning models.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 7, 2023 -
‘Renewed urgency’ needed for early ed inclusion
HHS and the Education Department say 55% of preschoolers with disabilities get special education services in classrooms separate from their peers.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 29, 2023 -
HHS proposes rule aiming to boost Head Start workforce
Some 65% of Head Start grant recipients say vacancies remain higher than usual, with compensation cited as a driving force.
By Anna Merod • Nov. 22, 2023 -
OCR data collection finds ‘stark inequalities’ in pre-K-12 education
Cautious analysis of the 2020-21 data is needed, given that 88% of schools had hybrid instruction, Education Department officials said.
By Kara Arundel • Nov. 16, 2023 -
2022-23 flu season more severe for youth than most recent years
Administrators noted the spread of respiratory illness in schools last fall, and CDC data confirms high rates of flu-related medical visits.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 13, 2023 -
The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2024
Administrators have plenty of opportunities for sharing best practices and learning about issues impacting their schools at conferences and events.
By Roger Riddell • Updated June 28, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From one state mandating the USDA’s proposed school nutrition guidance to the latest numbers on birth rates, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Oct. 13, 2023 -
BY THE NUMBERS
By The Numbers: 900,000 fewer babies born in US than 5 years ago
Falling birth rates have long-term implications for school districts’ per-pupil funding levels.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 9, 2023 -
Pre-enrollment data may help reduce disparities in early interventions
A GAO report recommends that states collect this data to help solve service gaps for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or at risk for delays.
By Kara Arundel • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Early ed, K-12 make plans for a government shutdown
Immediate concerns center on Head Start, Impact Aid and school meals, advocates said. A prolonged shutdown would make situations worse.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 29, 2023 -
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Boosting the early childhood workforce to boost the economy
Early education leaders call for stronger career pathways and better messaging around the child care industry’s importance in a panel.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 28, 2023 -
BY THE NUMBERS
By The Numbers: Child care industry braces for potential funding cliff
About 3.2 million children will lose access to child care after this week as American Rescue Plan funds run out, The Century Foundation said.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 25, 2023 -
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Ed tech for little ones needs more testing before rollout
An Education Department Games Expo panel highlighted the importance of gauging young children's reactions to programs in development.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 22, 2023 -
BY THE NUMBERS
By the Numbers: How pandemic pre-K enrollment varied by race, region
Census Bureau data shows the greatest declines among Asian students and children in households with one non-working parent.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 1, 2023 -
Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From school construction concerns to a Senate committee’s FY24 education spending proposal, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 31?
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2023 -
6 actions for closing racial gaps in schools
Strengthening early literacy, increasing instructional time and providing wraparound services are among strategies recommended by McKinsey & Co.
By Kara Arundel • July 21, 2023