School Models
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Contextualizing grades could help diversify college admissions
Researchers find that considering resources available to students when evaluating grades and test scores links strongly with college success.
By Naaz Modan • Sept. 20, 2023 -
School closures on the table as districts navigate enrollment declines
Districts including San Antonio, Salt Lake City and Rochester, New York are weighing school closures as resources and funding are stretched.
By Anna Merod • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Stock Photo via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop 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.
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At least 3 more states mull FAFSA mandates for high school students
Michigan, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are considering making completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid a graduation requirement.
By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 14, 2023 -
4 ways administrators can mitigate disruptive student behaviors
As schools add intervention strategies to address an uptick in disruptive behaviors, research from EAB identifies best practices for educators.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 12, 2023 -
Utah charter school agrees to remedy restraint, seclusion concerns
An OCR investigation found significant underreporting of restraint and seclusion at Spectrum Academy, a charter program serving students with autism.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 11, 2023 -
Schools fine-tune services to address influx of migrant students
From welcome centers for enrollment to leadership clubs, schools are boosting resources for newcomers.
By Kara Arundel • Sept. 6, 2023 -
New healthcare education alliance brings CTE opportunities to Missouri district
Private nonprofit Cox College will close after the spring 2025 term and fold into an alliance that includes Springfield Public Schools.
By Natalie Schwartz , Roger Riddell • Sept. 5, 2023 -
English learners need equitable access to dual language programs
Enrollment and bilingual teacher recruitment should be prioritized, said panelists during a Tuesday webinar.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 30, 2023 -
Science fairs can expand hands-on STEAM curriculum experiences
To maximize these opportunities to practice real-world STEAM applications, school leaders must ensure all students can participate.
By Lauren Barack • Aug. 30, 2023 -
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How a New York superintendent found her passion in school turnarounds
The Roosevelt Union Free School District’s Deborah Wortham says the most important questions students have of leaders are, “Do I care? Am I visible?”
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2023 -
STAFFED UP
4 ways to steer around bus driver shortages
As widespread staffing problems persist, school transportation experts share strategies that are working for some districts.
By Anna Merod • Aug. 28, 2023 -
Retrieved from Fairfax County Public Schools on August 25, 2023
Supreme Court asked to review if top-ranked magnet discriminated in admissions
The request comes less than two months after the court overturned race-conscious admissions practices in higher education.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 25, 2023 -
Back to School '23 // BACK TO SCHOOL '23
Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2023-24
These exceptional administrators make the grade on student engagement, social-emotional support, career education and more.
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 24, 2023 -
BACK TO SCHOOL '23
New school year stretches budgets for districts, teachers and families
Teachers often dip into their personal funds, for instance spending an average of $820.14 on classroom supplies in 2022-23, according to an analysis.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 23, 2023 -
BACK TO SCHOOL '23
3 factors influencing school safety in 2023-24
Among challenges school leaders face is an increasingly difficult landscape for implementing evidence-based preventative approaches.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 22, 2023 -
How San Diego’s Monarch School helps homeless students transform their futures
Research shows students attending the school benefit not just academically but in social-emotional metrics like self-esteem, emotional regulation and agency.
By Kate Rix • Aug. 22, 2023 -
BACK TO SCHOOL '23
How 90-day plans shape the beginning of a successful school year
While the strategy can look different across schools and districts, four K-12 leaders share why the 90-day model works in setting the tone for a new year.
By Anna Merod • Aug. 21, 2023 -
Schools using nonpunitive approaches to tackle chronic absenteeism
Compliance-driven attendance policies are being replaced by trauma-informed practices and family engagement activities.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 15, 2023 -
Maryland awards $3M to combat racial disproportionality in special ed
The funds will target overidentification of students of color who are classified as having intellectual and emotional disabilities.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 14, 2023 -
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4 ways educators can manage back-to-school anxiety
The new school year brings new beginnings, new opportunities — and, sometimes, new concerns.
Aug. 14, 2023 -
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Montana scores rare federal testing waiver in favor of through-year assessment
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the waiver will encourage more schools to participate in the field test while maintaining rigorous standards.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 11, 2023 -
Charter school funding averages 30% less than traditional public schools
Charter schools in major cities received, on average, $7,147 less per pupil during the 2019-20 school year, a new study finds.
By Naaz Modan • Aug. 9, 2023 -
4 ways schools are rethinking building design
From charging stations for electric vehicles to true-to-life CTE spaces, schools are transforming physically, school architecture experts say.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 8, 2023 -
Montessori method has ‘strong and clear’ impact on student performance
Students make positive math, literacy, academic ability and executive function gains in particular, according to a meta-analysis of 32 studies.
By Kara Arundel • Aug. 8, 2023 -
Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From school construction concerns to a Senate committee’s FY24 education spending proposal, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 31?
By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2023