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Sponsored by Discovery EducationFuture-ready classrooms for future-ready students
80% of students want real-world learning, but most feel unprepared for the workforce.
By Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Brand & Corporate Partnerships at Discovery Education • March 17, 2025 -
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AASA '25How challenges, experiences shape superintendents of color
Identity, allies and community engagement all play key roles in success and longevity for these education leaders.
By Roger Riddell • March 14, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Digital PromiseWayfinding in a world of change: How to help learners navigate life, learning and career transitions
A Digital Promise report suggests we must strengthen bridges between educational institutions, workforce development organizations and communities.
By Christina Luke Luna, Josh Weisgrau • March 10, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Defined6 steps to a future-focused blueprint: Supporting students in making career decisions
Learn how to align students’ education with career paths to ensure all students are future-ready.
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High teacher buy-in for NYC Reads initiative
The phonics- and evidence-based framework is earning high marks in its rollout, though more professional learning is needed, according to a report.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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The K-12 outlook for 2025: Shifting policy, tech landscapes bring new challenges
We’ve gathered our trends to watch over the coming year in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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STAFFED UPAre uncertified teachers still the answer?
Some researchers frown upon the practice, encouraging states and districts to pursue alternative strategies for addressing teacher shortages.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Pathway2CareersHow to guide students through the 4 stages of career exploration
Modern career exploration activities propel students to better connect with the world around them.
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Deep Dive6 trends that will shape K-12 in 2025
Strained budgets, cybersecurity threats, book bans and artificial intelligence are among the bevy of challenges for school leaders to navigate.
By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP5 insights from top school administrators in 2024
We’ve highlighted key takeaways on parent engagement, student voice, pursuing change and more from this year’s conversations.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 30, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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POP QUIZTest 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 -
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Sponsored by McGraw HillDoes your district offer middle school CTE? Here’s why it should.
Career and technical education is for everyone. Here’s why schools should offer it in middle school.
By Patrick Keeney, Sr. Director of CTE Product Management and Partnerships, McGraw Hill School • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by Digital Promise League of Innovative SchoolsGiving 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 -
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Sponsored by Digital Promise League of Innovative SchoolsFrom isolation to innovation: How superintendents are leading the way through collaboration
This national network of superintendents is breaking down silos to elevate innovative solutions.
By Jillian Doggett, Emma Mills • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPHow Philadelphia is accelerating learning recovery with an ambitious 5-year plan
Propelled by impressive academic recovery metrics, Superintendent Tony Watlington has curriculum rollouts, facilities improvements and more on the agenda.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From cellphone bans to school staffing, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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POP QUIZTest yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From new CDC data to the Supreme Court’s October 2024 term, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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How should schools approach concerning behavior?
Amid an uptick in violent threats, schools are navigating threat assessment, reporting culture among teachers, and balancing support and discipline.
By Naaz Modan • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2025
Major issues on the agenda include school leadership best practices, ed tech innovations, cybersecurity, the always-changing policy landscape and more.
By K-12 Dive staff • Updated Jan. 30, 2025 -
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Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIPFor Houston superintendent, there’s nothing piecemeal about school turnarounds
Appointed to lead Texas’ largest district during a state takeover last year, Mike Miles is embracing a model of wholescale systemic change.
By Roger Riddell • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Biden administration issues executive order to improve active shooter drills
The order calls for federal agencies to help schools more effectively prepare for active shooter drills while preventing or minimizing potential trauma.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 27, 2024
