7 strategies for strengthening DEI in teacher hiring

Racial and ethnic diversity among public school teachers has increased in recent decades, but Pew data shows they remain less diverse than their students.

By Elena Ferrarin • Sept. 22, 2022

$2M contract expands access to free training to support students with autism, ADHD

Flexible thinking, emotion regulation and organization are skills emphasized in the Children’s Hospital Colorado Unstuck and On Target program.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 14, 2022

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English Learners

As students reacclimate to full-time, in-person learning, addressing the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on English learners remains a particular focus.

By K-12 Dive staff

Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2022-23

These exceptional administrators make the grade on inclusive practices, curriculum innovation, data-driven decision-making and more.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 31, 2022

Ed Department announces $8M grant competition to increase teacher diversity

The Hawkins grants will fund applicants who plan to incorporate evidence-driven practices into their teacher preparation programs.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 22, 2022

Loosened teacher qualifications remain a key concern in shortage discussions

Teacher shortage solutions walk a fine line between creativity and hiring unqualified teachers, panelists said in a Johns Hopkins University webinar.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 19, 2022

More data confirms educators’ declining confidence since start of pandemic

A survey from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt finds educators’ confidence in their profession dipped from 49% to 40% between 2020 and 2022.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 18, 2022

North Dakota invests in online ed prep to train rural teachers

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is dedicating $2 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds for scholarships to help aspiring educators.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 17, 2022

5 ways schools can respond to student anxiety

Taking preventative measures, acknowledging a student's reaction to fears, and teaching coping skills are important pre-referral steps, experts said.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 8, 2022

ASCA ‘22: Our recap of the annual school counselor gathering

We’ve rounded up all of our coverage from this year’s show in one location for your convenience.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 1, 2022

As states tackle teacher shortages, which plans show the most promise?

Local and regional nuances mean there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to the problem, but some solutions are better suited to those challenges than others.

By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2022

GAO: Professional development receives high marks from DOD teachers

Still, time and access to resources and technology were found to be the most common barriers to implementing skills learned into the classroom.

By Kara Arundel • July 20, 2022

ASCA ‘22: 3 ways to create a more racially conscious school culture

Approaches can include helping teachers understand their own biases and identifying allies of racial equity, said conference speakers.

By Naaz Modan • July 18, 2022

How one district created a program to recruit and retain 100 men of color

A South Carolina district superintendent explains how a pioneering initiative is already achieving success — and offers promise for the future.

By Baron R. Davis • July 7, 2022

California data shows 83% of teachers have proper credentials

The data on teacher effectiveness is in line with some of National Council on Teacher Quality’s recommendations, but not all.

By Naaz Modan • July 5, 2022

Report: Pandemic pods designed by leaders of color offer lessons for traditional schools

Racially and linguistically affirming curriculum and mindful discipline practices led to positive experiences. 

By Kara Arundel • June 15, 2022

Expectations for ESSER: The benefits and limits of the historic investment

We’ve gathered all three parts of our series examining the goals stakeholders have for federal relief funds in one place for your convenience.

June 14, 2022

Curricular Counsel: Boosting student agency with less 'hovering'

An instructional specialist from Maryland details how educators can engage students with more voice and choice across curricula.

By Roger Riddell • June 8, 2022

4 key factors to support district-wide math achievement

A retired superintendent writes that making math achievement a "non-negotiable" is critical to improving outcomes.

By Amy Hodgson • May 19, 2022

Lessons In Leadership: Dallas superintendent reflects on wins, challenges ahead of second retirement

Michael Hinojosa shared how he's navigated sometimes tense relationships with lawmakers, the importance of succession planning and more.

By Roger Riddell • May 19, 2022

Entrepreneurship education won't save the teaching profession — but it's a good place to start

A Florida educator writes that teacher satisfaction is a complex problem that can only be addressed with a multifaceted approach.

By Falia Justima • May 3, 2022

More than half of first-time teachers in Alabama leave within 3 years

A new statewide analysis on teacher shortages leads to calls for more data — and more support systems for new educators.

By Anna Merod • April 29, 2022

This Tennessee district's grow-your-own program is set to eliminate teacher vacancies

Clarksville-Montgomery is the first permanent grow-your-own teacher apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.

By Anna Merod • April 22, 2022

Being a teacher needs to be the best job in the district

A leader and a staff member of NCEE write that teachers should be rewarded for leading the growth of their colleagues.

By Jason Dougal and Ann Borthwick • April 21, 2022

Harvard dissolves undergrad teacher education program

Low enrollment and bureaucratic obstacles were cited in the decision to pivot to a master's-only program.

By Anna Merod • April 12, 2022

After 5 decades of teaching, 7 lessons my students taught me

A veteran educator writes that pedagogy must adapt to how students learn, discipline must be more compassionate and building relationships is key.

By Stephen Sroka • March 29, 2022