CDC: 3 in 4 high schoolers faced potential trauma during pandemic

The report also shows over half (53%) of the 4,390 high school students studied by CDC reported up to two adverse childhood experiences.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 27, 2022

How schools are moving away from remedial summer learning

During the National Summer Learning Association conference this week, two district leaders shared details of their schools' transition to accelerated learning.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 27, 2022

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Learning Loss

Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

By K-12 Dive staff

Lessons In Leadership: How a principal raised student voice to build ‘Connections’ across New England

During his 10 years leading Massachusetts’ Sutton High School, Ted McCarthy has focused on pushing student and teacher input to the forefront.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 26, 2022

Dress code policies can make schools less equitable and safe

Girls in particular may feel less safe at school due to dress code policies, according to a Government Accountability Office report.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 25, 2022

Colleges should use K-12 performance assessments for course placement, report says

Recommendations from Complete College America include better integrating postsecondary and K-12 systems for these evaluations.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 21, 2022

‘Enough is enough,’ says athletic leader of bad behavior at games

Harassment aimed at game officials is leading to a shortage of referees, new attendance protocols and the canceling or rescheduling of games.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 19, 2022

Why one teacher left and another stayed

A pair of interviews highlight the hardships and hard wins of the classroom — with a thinner line between each educator’s decision than you might expect.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 18, 2022

These 7 pandemic-era lessons can inform school emergency planning

From creating response teams to ensuring continuity of learning, there are a number of steps districts can take to prepare for hurricanes, wildfires and more.

By Elena Ferrarin • Oct. 18, 2022

Districts, police collaborate to build trust outside traditional roles

Police and schools can work together on a range of nonsecurity activities to strengthen initiatives ranging from mental health to academics.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 17, 2022

‘Gag orders’ will hurt education, teacher group warns

Curriculum should teach honest history and respect students’ ability to think, problem solve, and form opinions, say previous state teachers of the year.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 17, 2022

Passion will only get you so far: What will it take to keep teachers from leaving?

A high school social studies teacher writes that a “desire to inspire” students can only carry educators so far amid growing hardships in the profession.

By Tim Smyth • Oct. 14, 2022

Study: Earlier start times have little impact on elementary performance

If districts need to stagger start times, elementary schools should start earlier to accommodate later secondary starts, AERA research shows.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 14, 2022

COVID-19 relief spending is influencing traditional K-12 workforce practices

Separate reports from FutureEd and The Education Trust highlight innovative spending approaches for training, recruiting and retaining educators.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 13, 2022

ACT reports lowest average composite score in decades after number of test takers plunged

Just 1.35 million students who graduated from high school in 2022 took the entrance exam, compared to 2.1 million in the 2016 class.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 12, 2022

A third of parents say their child struggled in school during 2020-21

In a Child Mind Institute survey, 40% of parents also said their child’s mood worsened during the pandemic due to issues such as anxiety and higher stress.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 11, 2022

Intentional partnerships help San Diego-area district improve school-parent relations

Poway Unified School District has seen special education litigation decline over five years despite a 25% increase in students qualifying for services.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 10, 2022

As pandemic wanes, familiar faces return to class: flu and the common cold

Health experts recommend ongoing attention to preventing the spread of illness, including regular handwashing and keeping sick children at home.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 10, 2022

Report: 10 states and 19 organizations receiving federal charter grants have unspent funds

The grant recipients had committed to using the funding to open or expand 1,570 charter schools over a three-year period. 

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 5, 2022

AAP: Head lice no reason to send students home

"No-nit" policies that keep students from school could be a violation of their civil liberties and cause stress, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 30, 2022

ASBO ’22: Our recap of K-12 business officials’ annual gathering

From tips for electrifying bus fleets to strategies for school tech use policies, K-12 Dive was on hand to hear the latest school business best practices.

By K-12 Dive staff • Sept. 29, 2022

Efficient spending of school funds may hinge on improving procurement processes

A report from Chiefs for Change offers eight procurement aspirations to help districts transform practices.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 28, 2022

Lessons In Leadership: How Virginia Beach prioritizes communication, military community engagement

As a homegrown leader, Superintendent Aaron Spence also brings outside perspective from leadership stints in Texas and North Carolina to his district.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 28, 2022

How a New York high school is trying to limit student cellphone use

Scarsdale High School's "Off and Away for the Day" cellphone policy has received positive feedback so far from staff, parents and students.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 26, 2022

Study: Students with disabilities in inclusive classes achieved at higher levels

Indiana's 10th graders with disabilities who had more time in general ed classes scored higher on state tests than their peers in low-inclusion settings.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 23, 2022

ASBO ’22: Ohio district CFO makes the case for wellness programs

Tracking data on wellness programs and encouraging staff to set healthy goals is key to helping districtwide initiatives move forward. 

By Anna Merod • Sept. 21, 2022