Expectations for ESSER: The benefits and limits of the historic investment

We’ve gathered all three parts of our series examining the goals stakeholders have for federal relief funds in one place for your convenience.

June 14, 2022

How 3 school leaders are preventing and responding to bullying

Building positive school cultures and responding to even small acts of unkindness can help students feel safe at school, administrators said.

By Kara Arundel • June 9, 2022

Explore the Trendline➔

Teacher and Staff Challenges

Federal policy changes are further complicating K-12 workforce challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, adding to debate over what’s needed to keep teachers and staff in the profession or bring them back.

By K-12 Dive staff

We need to stop teaching high school subjects separately

A teacher writes that schedules and grading systems must be rethought to give students freedom to engage in projects that meld subject areas.

By Alyssa McKee • June 6, 2022

Violent threats against schools increase after Uvalde shooting

An FBI document advises administrators to look out for "disturbing student behavior" for several months following a publicized shooting.

By Naaz Modan • June 2, 2022

EL, high-poverty students struggle to access appropriate virtual learning workspaces

A teacher survey by the U.S. Government Accountability Office found 1:1 check-ins and school-based tutoring can help with academic progress.

By Anna Merod • June 2, 2022

Schools seek to strengthen work-based learning opportunities

A new report details how these programs have positive impacts on student employment and earnings, academic outcomes and more.

By Kara Arundel • June 1, 2022

Dallas sees positive results in first year of discipline reform

Suspension rates dropped significantly under new approaches to eliminate disproportionate discipline and build positive relationships.

By Kara Arundel • May 31, 2022

Gates Foundation pushes to scale dual enrollment and early college

A dozen $175,000 grants are intended to help make low- or no-cost associate degrees available to students within a year of high school graduation.

By Rick Seltzer • May 31, 2022

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

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