School Models
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Students to have lower lifetime earnings, graduation rates as a result of lower achievement
Economists estimate the pandemic’s impact on academic performance could result in a $31 trillion hit to the nation’s economy over the rest of this century.
By Naaz Modan • March 14, 2024 -
Learning shouldn’t take a summer break, White House and Ed Dept say
Districts are being asked to redouble efforts to provide summer learning by using remaining COVID funds and other federal monies.
By Kara Arundel • March 14, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive
K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.
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States ramp up efforts to limit student cellphone use
Educators and lawmakers cite student mental well-being and academic concerns as reasons to restrict personal devices during school hours.
By Kara Arundel • March 11, 2024 -
Sponsored by Kognity
Can inquiry-based learning transform classrooms and equip students for real-world challenges?
Turn passive learners into problem-solving stars. IBL transforms science education for success in the classroom and beyond.
March 11, 2024 -
Florida district agrees to improve discipline practices for students with disabilities
A Justice Department probe finds Pasco County Schools used discriminatory practices toward students whose disabilities could impact their behaviors.
By Kara Arundel • March 7, 2024 -
Texas policy allowing school chaplains spreads to other states
Similar proposals have been considered in at least 13 other state legislatures and are part of a broader national debate on religion in public schools.
By Naaz Modan • March 1, 2024 -
How 2 schools are tackling chronic absenteeism
Rewarding good attendance, analyzing data and individualizing interventions are strategies being used to improve attendance, say administrators.
By Kara Arundel • March 1, 2024 -
Opinion
Don’t wait until next February to improve the educational experiences of Black students
A Yale University professor writes that Black students should see themselves reflected in curriculum and instruction beyond Black History Month.
By Christina Cipriano • Feb. 29, 2024 -
3 ways schools are taking classes outside to expand mindfulness
Giving students time outside, whether on a school trip or with a container garden to tend, can develop mindset skills that last a lifetime.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 28, 2024 -
How do equitable grading practices affect expectations?
A Thomas B. Fordham Institute report examines how homework bans and penalty prohibitions for late work and cheating impact student accountability.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 28, 2024 -
K-12 learning loss could create headaches for colleges
Higher ed faces enrollment challenges stemming from less prepared high school graduates and a declining pool of students, a recent report says.
By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Massachusetts governor rejects request for National Guard to address high school violence
A district’s leaders requested Guard assistance due to a rise in substance abuse, violence and security incidents in one high school.
By Naaz Modan • Feb. 27, 2024 -
AASA '24
What do superintendents need to know about artificial intelligence?
District leaders shared strategies and advice on ethics, responsible use, and the technology’s limitations at the National Conference on Education.
By Roger Riddell • Feb. 22, 2024 -
State ed leaders detail successes and struggles of expanding science of reading
As leaders shared lessons they’ve learned, CCSSO released a state-by-state analysis of science of reading legislation and implementation efforts.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Deep Dive
How lockerless schools are shaping building design
As locker popularity wanes, schools are removing them and finding other uses for the spaces; educators and parents note an end of an era.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 20, 2024 -
4-day school week has neutral impact in Missouri
The state's students with four-day weeks were more likely to be White, live in rural areas and participate in free-and-reduced priced lunch, researchers found.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 16, 2024 -
How HBCUs are building a stronger Black teacher pipeline
As HBCUs produce 50% of all Black educators nationwide, a UNCF report illustrates best practices for recruitment efforts.
By Anna Merod • Feb. 16, 2024 -
4 strategies to spark engagement in summer programs
Partnerships with local nonprofits and other organizations are growing as school systems seek new and creative approaches to summer enrichment.
By Elena Ferrarin • Feb. 14, 2024 -
CDC lifts COVID isolation guidance
The loosened guidance comes as schools work to combat chronic absenteeism and increase academic performance.
By Kara Arundel • Updated March 1, 2024 -
What does successful education reform look like?
McKinsey research on 14 education systems worldwide finds success often centers on governance rather than a specific curriculum or service.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 12, 2024 -
While students display aptitude for in-demand jobs, their interest is low, study says
Programs that showcase opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing, technology and finance could help pique student interest.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 9, 2024 -
How can schools tap tax reimbursements for clean energy projects?
The Inflation Reduction Act’s “direct pay” provision allows tax-exempt entities like schools to receive federal tax-free cash payment for qualifying projects.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 8, 2024 -
Head Start, community colleges partner to expand affordable child care access
The “Kids on Campus” campaign includes a user guide with model programs and recommendations for launching successful partnerships.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 8, 2024 -
High school senior FAFSA submissions drop almost 57% year over year, NCAN finds
The form was available about three months later than usual, and seniors submitted roughly 676,000 forms by late January.
By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 6, 2024 -
The K-12 outlook for 2024: Funds are waning, challenges aren’t
We've gathered our trends to watch, leaders to follow and more in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.
By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024