How schools can bring the 'future of assessments' into the classroom

Manage and make sense of the various assessment data that states, districts and individual teachers collect to support decision-making and the communication of students' progress to families.

Feb. 28, 2022

Home visits give educators and families time to connect

The strategy has been shown to contribute to increased academic performance and reduced chronic absenteeism.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 24, 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

Will learning pods persist beyond the pandemic?

With most schools back to in-person learning, policy and funding will impact the model's future use, experts say.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 23, 2022

Recess needed now more than ever for students amid COVID-19, experts say

With a growing focus on SEL, schools are not likely to take away recess time as they manage learning loss recovery along with mental health concerns.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 18, 2022

Cardona: Tomorrow's problems can't be solved with yesterday's designs

The U.S. education secretary told AASA conference attendees the decisions of the next two years will affect education spending for the next decade.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 18, 2022

Diversifying, expanding the assistant principalship key to repairing leadership pipelines

Despite impacts on culture and outcomes, those in the role continue to face barriers, experts said during a session at AASA's national conference.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 18, 2022

COVID-19 relief plans don't reflect needs of English learners — it's not too late to change that

An English-learner policy analyst writes that time and thoughtfulness in spending are critical to ensuring underserved groups' needs are met now and in the future.

By Leslie Villegas • Feb. 17, 2022

Ed Dept urges states to rethink assessment delivery, communication

The move comes alongside the announcement of a $17.7 million competitive grant program, but experts say accountability flexibility is also needed.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 15, 2022

New Jersey bill calls for Division of School Desegregation in state ed department

The proposed office would compile statistics on school racial composition and measure educational outcomes.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 14, 2022

Early college can be a second chance for struggling students

Dual enrollment offers a way for postsecondary education to stop replicating inequality. But programs must be built for students from more backgrounds.

By Karen A. Stout and Nick Mathern • Feb. 11, 2022

Opposition to social-emotional learning provokes calls to engage community, address false claims

An Education Development Center panel suggested uniting supporters of social-emotional learning can help deflect misinformation.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 9, 2022

AASA, NSPRA launch program to improve educators' communication skills

As education faces growing division, a newly launched AASA-NSPRA program aims to create more civil, understanding school communities.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 7, 2022

Parent-educator tool aims to support behavior interventions for young children

The Family Notebook was built to share communications between home and school about progress in a child's behavior supports.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 4, 2022

COVID-19 testing in schools: Double-down or phase it out?

The logistical and financial burdens of school-managed testing are worth it if it keeps students learning in classrooms, some education stakeholders say.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 2, 2022

Report: State lawmakers shifting support to school choice, flexible learning options

Emerging policy trends include expanding private school choice and work-based learning programs, according to a new Bellwether report.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 2, 2022

Pandemic spurs state investment in community school model

Community schools will likely spread as districts and schools grapple with ways to overcome the health crisis' impact on students and families.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 1, 2022

CEC 2022: What you need to know from the annual special education gathering

From stemming staff shortages and strengthening parent relationships to implementing de-escalation strategies, we've got you covered.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 31, 2022

Lessons In Leadership: How trauma-informed practices fuel student support in a Missouri district

University City Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley ensures the needs of the whole child are front-and-center from academics to discipline and beyond.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2022

Cardona calls for 'reset' in US education system

The U.S. secretary of education specifically urged schools to address pre-pandemic inequities and support students who are academically behind.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 28, 2022

On heels of Bloomberg commitment, Black and brown-led charter schools are key

The head of a national charter organization argues public charters are the fastest, best route to improve education for students and communities of color.

By Naomi Shelton • Jan. 28, 2022

Trust, cultural responsiveness key to strengthen school-parent relationships

As in-person learning and pre-pandemic routines rebound, families and educators are seeking to maintain new connections and repair any fractures.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 20, 2022

States easing substitute teaching requirements to soften shortage impacts

While encouraged by recent state-approved solutions, experts worry how ongoing substitute shortages will continue to harm students, staff.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 20, 2022

95% of teachers say mentors make a difference for students

A national survey of teachers finds 82% report mentoring improves academic outcomes, and 83% said it imparts skills that support success.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Jan. 19, 2022

How de-escalation strategies can reduce disruptive classroom behaviors

Using specific approaches matched to the phases of a classroom behavior crisis cycle can help schools prevent or respond to intense situations.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 19, 2022

5 principals to watch in 2022

These school leaders are rising to the occasion on inclusive and equitable education, strong and consistent communication, school culture and more.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 18, 2022