Career Connected Learning: Raising the bar for postsecondary readiness

Extraordinary career connected learning closes opportunity, belief, skills and readiness gaps.

By Melissa Risteff, Chief Strategy Officer MindSpark Learning • April 10, 2023

1 in 5 students experience mental health concerns in a given year

Student mental health is a huge concern across the country. Learn how SEL can help!

By Taylor Barberis, Aperture Education • April 10, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2023 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

From awareness to action: Supporting autistic students during Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month and beyond

Here are some tools and strategies designed to better support students with ASD as you create more inclusive environments.

April 10, 2023

Lessons In Leadership: A North Carolina principal details why middle school is more than academics

Social media and pandemic fallout are only compounding the hurdles that come with a critical period of brain development, says Derek McCoy.

By Roger Riddell • March 31, 2023

Council for Professional Recognition places equity at forefront in early educator guidance update

The nonprofit that administers the Child Development Associate credential aims for “a curriculum to help build a model world based on tolerance and inclusion.”

By Kara Arundel • March 20, 2023

Reading reality in America’s classrooms

The nation's schools are facing a long overdue conversation about "deeply flawed" reading curricula that don't serve students, three superintendents write.

By LaTonya Goffney, Sonja Santelises and Iranetta Wright • March 16, 2023

How schools can effectively close the gap in learning recovery

Provide the right resources to the educators delivering assessments and instructions so that they have the guidance they need to deliver the best student outcomes.

March 13, 2023

AASA 2023: How 3 districts are working to transform teaching and learning

Though education is often slow to embrace change, factors like artificial intelligence and industry demand for specific skill sets are forcing momentum.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 27, 2023

How K-12 schools can minimize the effects of resource gaps in underserved schools

Recognize the challenges schools are facing and take tangible steps to support educators, students and families in underserved communities.

Feb. 27, 2023

5 tactics districts can use to navigate cybersecurity workforce shortages

While recruiting cybersecurity professionals may be daunting, tapping into higher ed or even training teachers for entry-level roles can be workarounds.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 22, 2023

Teacher shortage shows signs of worsening in several states

Multiple statewide surveys and reports show concerns remain over educator recruitment and retention, such as in Minnesota, Colorado and South Dakota.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 30, 2023

How states are trying to solve the special educator shortage crisis

A ‘crisis of epic proportions’ is leading to innovative practices and stronger collaborations, but many challenges remain.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 23, 2023

4 tips for finding budget to support student mental health

To ensure mental health supports receive adequate funding, Dr. Christopher Hammill, a former K-12 superintendent and building administrator, suggests educators take the following steps.

Jan. 23, 2023

Demystifying accreditation and accountability

Discover the differences between accreditation and accountability and how the two processes are complementary.

Jan. 23, 2023

Momentum grows for family engagement in teacher prep

A framework developed by the National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement aims for greater integration.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 17, 2023

8 K-12 trends to watch in 2023

Academic recovery, family engagement, cyberthreats and school security concerns are among challenges coming at school leaders from all sides.

By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel , Anna Merod • Jan. 4, 2023

Lessons In Leadership: 5 key takeaways from a year of school leader conversations

In case you missed any of 2022’s installments, we’ve highlighted some leading insights on student voice, community engagement and more.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 3, 2023

6 strategies to help children and families ease into kindergarten

Kindergarten transitions are especially important for families whose children didn’t attend preschool or are hesitant about enrolling, one expert said.

By Elena Ferrarin • Dec. 20, 2022

Indigenous expertise a ‘must’ for Native American studies curriculum

One expert suggests providing a broader overview of modern Native and Indigenous people rather than stopping at the late 1800s.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 14, 2022

Completion higher for alternative teacher prep programs affiliated with higher ed

In 2019-20, 34% of enrollees completed university-based programs compared to 14% for programs not affiliated with colleges, a new analysis shows.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 12, 2022

Question of the Month: How do you approach sharing news about student successes on social media?

From telling communities about their schools’ accomplishments and stories to informing followers about opportunities, four school leaders detail strategies.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 7, 2022

The biggest K-12 stories of 2022 — so far

These topics resonated the most with school and district leaders in the first 11 months of 2022.

By K-12 Dive Staff • Dec. 5, 2022

As ‘science of reading’ regains traction, districts should also revisit professional development

While there is no “silver bullet” in literacy, one expert shares why teachers need educational scaffolding amid strategy shifts to best serve students.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 30, 2022

Lessons In Leadership: What’s it like leading a district accountable to federal, state and tribal law?

With a deep understanding of challenges facing tribal families, Quincy Natay has raised standards and achievement in Chinle Unified School District.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 30, 2022

The K-12 Dive Awards for 2022

These leaders are shaping the nation’s schools with commitments to high expectations, strong relationships and robust career exploration models.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 21, 2022