8 ways a year of dueling crises is shaping the future of K-12 schools

The impacts of a pandemic disrupting school from the ground up and the nation's reckoning with systemic racism will be felt for years to come.

By Roger Riddell , Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan • March 10, 2021

3 strategies for helping students in crisis return to school

Response plans and evidence-based de-escalation techniques can better support struggling students compared to punitive measures, experts say.

By Kara Arundel • March 9, 2021

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 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.

By K-12 Dive staff

Report: Teacher shortages may make it difficult to reopen school safely

Learning Policy Institute research urges stakeholders to consider recruitment structures that ease entering the workforce and make prep more affordable.

By Shawna De La Rosa • March 8, 2021

California report highlights teachers' increased pressures, lack of support under remote learning

Research from the Inverness Institute finds educators want more from their districts and have largely relied on peers during COVID-19.

By Shawna De La Rosa • March 1, 2021

Lessons In Leadership: How a suburban Chicago district went ‘all-in’ with teacher training

Superintendent Ken Wallace credits strong student achievement and educator retention to a model that prioritizes experimentation, coaching and teacher leadership.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 23, 2021

Why virtual professional development has staying power

The flexibility and relevance of remote PD and coaching work especially well for educators in rural areas, one literacy coach writes.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Feb. 19, 2021

Report: High-quality principals result in nearly 3 months additional learning annually

A webinar focused on new Wallace Foundation research discussed critical leadership skills in wake of COVID-19, which one expert said includes the ability to "reknit the school community."

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 17, 2021

5 strategies for ensuring educator professional development is 'all-in'

Ken Wallace, an Illinois district superintendent, shares tactics for developing and maintaining effective adult learning programs for educators.

By Ken Wallace • Feb. 10, 2021

Promising Practices: How a network of male teachers of color expanded leadership opportunities

The Compton Male Teachers of Color Network is helping its district strengthen professional problem-solving skills and empower educators.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 4, 2021

4 K-12 professional development trends to watch in 2021

Even when schools return to "normal," changes forced by the COVID-19 pandemic will benefit professional learning in several ways, district leaders say.

By Katie Navarra • Jan. 28, 2021

Effective online teacher training grows, but in-person supports still needed

Virtual sessions expand professional development's reach and capacity, but experts warn against abandoning essential individualized supports.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 13, 2021

Groups recommend 5 strategies to reform early ed professional development

A need for more high-quality early educators and the desire for workforce diversity are sparking calls for a stronger system.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 7, 2021

Are Biden's early education goals too ambitious?

While there’s a lot of pent-up desire to expand pre-K access, challenges exist in making President-elect Joe Biden’s plans a reality.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 6, 2021

These 8 trends will impact schools in 2021

With the effects of multiple crises likely to linger at all levels for years to come, these key factors will influence the direction of schools in the coming year.

By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • Jan. 4, 2021

Curricular Counsel: How district curriculum practices changed due to COVID-19

The pandemic impacted procurement, assessment and professional development approaches. Here's how district and curriculum leaders adapted.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 16, 2020

Study: Evaluations penalized teachers in low-income schools

Researchers found practices that failed to account for students' socioeconomic differences unfairly punished Black teachers in low-income Chicago schools.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 10, 2020

ISTE 2020: Expanding computer science opportunities for girls, students of color

Distance learning and partnerships are critical in broadening access, and districts can also weave CS training into a variety of classes, school tech leaders said during the annual conference last week.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 9, 2020

Principal of the Year: Henry Turner, Newton North High School

A Massachusetts principal's commitment to equity and anti-racism is a unifying force for his school community in a year of dual crises.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2020

How can districts maintain teacher coaching remotely?

Aside from acclimating new teachers and honing their skills, the data collected from feedback can help inform the resources school leaders provide.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Dec. 7, 2020

ISTE 2020: How ed tech coaches are supporting students, teachers in remote learning

From creating podcasts to using personality tests, school technology specialists explained how they have adapted practices during the pandemic.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 2, 2020

Daily Roundup: Other news from around K-12

The number of students with disabilities grew by about 700,000 over the past decade. Educonomics Lab tool helps districts calculate learning loss needs.

By Roger Riddell • Updated June 28, 2022

From the Archive: 3 best practices for addressing hate and prejudice on school grounds

A strong culture against intolerance is key to prevention, but some experts say administrators aren't prepared for these incidents. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 28, 2019