School Models

Survey: Third of students reluctant to seek help for mental health issues

The toll of the pandemic has been especially pronounced on minorities, a growing body of research suggests.

By Naaz Modan • May 23, 2022

ESSER spending is a journey: How can ed leaders invest to keep the trip running?

A former superintendent and a policy expert write that coordinated spending and braiding funds are essential steps to maintain the ESSER "road trip."

By Robert Avossa and Dana Godek • May 23, 2022

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Equity in Education

From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.

By K-12 Dive staff

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

Unlike boomers, millennials didn't find good jobs until their 30s. What does it mean for schools, colleges and employers?

New reports describe how education-work pipelines fail many young adults, especially those of low socioeconomic status. What can prompt changes?

By Rick Seltzer • May 19, 2022

Parents, teachers say SEL is valued and needed in schools

Two separate polls find school SEL activities are important for supporting students' emotional, social and mental well-being.

By Kara Arundel • May 17, 2022

Big money, big ideas: Will schools seize the day along with the cash?

A former school district CFO writes administrators have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make bold moves that expand effectiveness and opportunities.

By Erin Covington • May 13, 2022

Teachers say live instruction better for mitigating learning loss

A GAO report examines approaches teachers say most helped students in SY 2020-21. The findings could offer insights for future emergencies.

By Kara Arundel • May 11, 2022

Ed Department begins review of often misunderstood Section 504 rules

A public comment period will start the process for amending regulations for accommodations for students with disabilities in K-12 and higher education.

By Kara Arundel • May 6, 2022

'Handle With Care' helps schools address growing student trauma

Amid the youth mental health crisis, district leaders share how a trauma response program is useful in quickly providing support and care for students.

By Anna Merod • May 5, 2022

LGBTQ students face increasing access barriers to counseling

Nearly two-thirds of LGBTQ youth responding to a Trevor Project survey said they couldn't get mental health counseling they sought in the past year.

By Naaz Modan • May 4, 2022

Homework hotline gives K-12 students support for tricky assignments

College students offer free, on-demand help as younger students recover from pandemic-related setbacks or aim to get ahead.

By Kara Arundel • May 3, 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

Achievement, enrollment fell more in schools with longer COVID-19 closures

In the current school year, districts with more remote learning time lost 1.2% more students than those offering the most in-person instruction.

By Naaz Modan • May 2, 2022

Advancing an equity-oriented science of education

The president of the William T. Grant Foundation sees new opportunities at the other end of unprecedented challenges for U.S. education.

By Adam Gamoran • April 28, 2022

Third pandemic summer brings momentum for ARP investments

New initiatives for technical assistance and searchable databases will be announced at an Ed Department virtual summit today.

By K-12 Dive staff • April 27, 2022

Pandemic to blame for first pre-K enrollment drop in 20 years

Both enrollment and funding fell in 2020-21, but some states offset spending decreases by tapping federal relief funding, an NIEER report shows.

By Kara Arundel • April 26, 2022

Proposed Ed Dept rules are 'sneak attack' on charter schools, opponents say

The agency wants more transparency with for-profit organizations and to encourage collaboration between charters and traditional public schools.

By Kara Arundel • April 25, 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

4 ways schools can support students, staff suffering from trauma

Bringing joy to the school day and giving educators time for collaboration and restorative moments can help students and staff begin to heal, panelists said.

By Kara Arundel • April 21, 2022

Learning to the beat: How rap helps students' math recall

Teachers can better captivate their students by tying music, lyrics and songwriting across curriculum.

By Lauren Barack • April 20, 2022

Inclusive strategies in CTE courses improve student engagement

Using universal design for learning approaches in career-prep courses allows student choice for studying and demonstrating knowledge, CTE experts say.

By Kara Arundel • April 20, 2022

Emerging tools can help make student-teacher relationships stronger than ever

A former superintendent writes that some classroom tech can free educators' time from logistics and rote grading to allow more face time with students.

By Robert Avossa • April 19, 2022

4-day school week picks up steam in rural Texas districts

Districts adopting a four-day model should try to lengthen school days to lessen negative achievement effects, one expert said.

By Anna Merod • April 19, 2022

Lessons In Leadership: How a former pastor examined the 'why' of education to improve a rural district

An Idaho superintendent details how he went from the sanctuary to the superintendency to expand opportunities in a high-migrant population district.

By Roger Riddell • April 13, 2022