School Models

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    Superintendents agree on goals, but not necessarily how to achieve them

    A Center on Reinventing Public Education report outlines ways to successfully transform school systems for improvement.

    By • Aug. 7, 2026
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    How schools can tackle mental well-being for teens in military families

    These adolescents face distinct hurdles, including frequent moves and parental deployments, not experienced by "civilian" teens.

    By • Aug. 5, 2026
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

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

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Opinion

    A way forward beyond America’s education stalemate

    More consideration should be given to what changes will actually help students succeed if a school struggles for years, a charter school leader writes.

    By Zach Craddock • Aug. 4, 2026
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    Schools urged to prepare for measles response

    As cases climb higher than they’ve been in three decades, health experts are providing best practices and recommendations for schools. 

    By • Aug. 4, 2026
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    Week In Review: Where enrollment is and isn’t in decline

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the impact of school closures on teacher turnover to districts’ social media lawsuits.

    By • Aug. 3, 2026
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    STAFFED UP

    How to mitigate teacher turnover amid school closures

    Veteran educators are among those most likely to exit, leaving leaders to rely on novice teachers at a time when students need stability and experience.

    By • July 31, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Social media lawsuits could net payouts. How are districts planning?

    School systems like Spokane Public Schools are boosting extracurricular activities — and hoping payouts from litigation will sustain the investments.

    By • July 28, 2026
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    Week In Review: Former federal officials caution against Education Department transfers

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from absenteeism recovery data to a slew of new legislative proposals.

    By • July 27, 2026
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    Persistent chronic absenteeism slows academic recovery

    Consistently high absenteeism significantly hindered districts’ pandemic recovery, NWEA finds. An AEI report suggests attendance gains are slowing.

    By • July 23, 2026
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    Week In Review: Education Department targets predators in schools

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from a principal’s conference in Florida to pushback on an Education Department interagency agreement.

    By • July 20, 2026
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    NAESP '26

    How to use attendance incentives to combat chronic absenteeism

    A positive behavioral interventions and supports model boosted attendance for one Rhode Island school significantly, an assistant principal says.

    By • July 15, 2026
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    Maine’s road to rapid AI adoption in schools

    From panicked emails to a six-step process for integrating artificial intelligence into schools, two Maine education leaders reflect on the state's journey.

    By • July 14, 2026
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    Week In Review: Chronic absenteeism continues to vex school systems

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from students with disabilities in general classrooms to state AI laws.

    By • July 13, 2026
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    STUDY HALL

    Here’s what you need to know about key topics shaping K-12

    We’ve gathered past installments of our explainer series in one place to help you stay on top of the must-know information on key topics.

    By • July 8, 2026
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    Week In Review: A landmark Supreme Court ruling and a major testing company acquisition

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from “misconceptions” at the Education Department to Texas’ curriculum change.

    By • July 6, 2026
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    Week In Review: New Ed Dept interagency agreements and a district’s library overhaul

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from a rejected Supreme Court case to teacher workforce updates.

    By • June 22, 2026
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    What one summer STEM program is doing to expand high schoolers’ horizons

    Summer Science Program International engages diverse cohorts of juniors in a variety of disciplines on 13 college campuses across North America.

    By Ed Finkel • June 17, 2026
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    How a Maryland district renovated 48 school libraries in 1 year

    Prince George’s County Public Schools worked with partners that provided new furniture, lighting, books and tech devices.

    By • June 15, 2026
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    Treasury previews guidance for first federal school choice program

    As the formal rulemaking process moves forward, the scholarship tax credit program that launches in 2027 continues to draw both opposition and support.

    By • June 12, 2026
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    Opinion

    DC Public Schools leads nation in academic recovery. Here’s why.

    A focus on strategic planning and programming drove impressive gains in the nation’s capital, writes outgoing chancellor Lewis Ferebee.

    By Lewis Ferebee • June 10, 2026
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    Week In Review: Private school trends and the state of attendance

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the FCC’s E-rate review to another Education Department lawsuit.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From a Federal Communications Commission announcement to a Philadelphia Phillies high school program, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • June 5, 2026
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    BY THE NUMBERS

    NCES reports show enrollment rebound among youngest students

    The recent back-to-back releases of the Condition of Education reports for 2025 and 2026 also find near-universal home internet access for students.

    By • June 5, 2026
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    How the scientific method is an inroad to entrepreneurship

    The science of business involves a similar problem-solving cycle to the one taught in courses like biology and chemistry, says VentureLab’s founder.

    By Ed Finkel • June 3, 2026
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    A snapshot of private school trends in 4 charts

    Enrollment is stable at independent schools as public and private schools face a shrinking student population and increased competition to fill seats. 

    By • June 3, 2026