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

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

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

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

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

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

We need a 'Bill of Rights' for pandemic recovery

A former Education Department deputy assistant secretary suggests a 5-point plan of action for supporting student success.

By Ian Rosenblum • April 7, 2022

How a Florida district reintroduced peanut butter after an 18-year absence

Lee County schools work to protect students with food allergies as supply chain problems and rising food prices lead to changes in cafeteria menus.

By Kara Arundel and Anna Merod • April 4, 2022

CDC data highlights COVID-19's toll on student mental health

Officials warn the data points to long-term effects that should be used to inform school mental health programming.

By Naaz Modan • April 1, 2022

School choice growth hasn't slowed as much as expected under Biden administration

Frustrations resulting from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are among factors that have helped the school choice movement maintain traction.

By Naaz Modan • March 31, 2022

SEL builds foundations for boosting shy students' confidence

Helping students find their voice can start by establishing supportive and encouraging classroom norms centered around empathy and collaboration.

By Lauren Barack • March 30, 2022

Report suggests 'invisible tax' levied against Black male educators

Experts say the additional responsibilities Black male educators report taking on point to a need for professional development for all teachers.

By Naaz Modan • March 25, 2022

We want to hear about your school district's rising leaders

For a second year, K-12 Dive's Rising Leaders is looking for trailblazing assistant principals and district leaders to spotlight.

By Roger Riddell • March 24, 2022

Tulsa Public Schools fine-tunes summer programming with eye toward pandemic best practices

By adjusting staff schedules, program sites and making other tweaks, the district aims to improve on last year's successes with support from partnerships.

By Kara Arundel • March 23, 2022

Florida overhauls state assessment in favor of ‘progress monitoring system’

The "shorter," "more individualized" assessment approach will reportedly not detangle results from high-stakes accountability metrics.

By Naaz Modan • March 23, 2022

SXSW EDU 2022: Our recap of Austin's ed innovation extravaganza

We've rounded up all of our coverage from this year's show in one location for your convenience.

March 22, 2022

Empathy versus empathic accuracy: what's the difference?

Kognito uses experiential learning to demonstrate empathy vs. empathic accuracy.

March 21, 2022

4 best practices school communication experts are embracing to improve family engagement

Three experts shared the value of expressing empathy during polarizing times and getting to know families in a panel at SXSW EDU.

By Anna Merod • March 18, 2022

How can K-12 become a great equalizer? These 3 factors are key

During a session at SXSW EDU, experts discussed the role of elected leaders, partnerships and more in expanding opportunities for all students.

By Roger Riddell • March 18, 2022

Violence against educators cited as factor in desire to quit or transfer

An American Psychological Association survey of nearly 15,000 school staff shows pre-K-12 personnel feel unsafe and unsupported.

By Kara Arundel • March 17, 2022

10-year study: GPAs, course rigor rising for high school grads

Analysis of course levels and performances from the class of 2019 can help educators plan academic content and offerings, experts say.

By Kara Arundel • March 17, 2022

How a Rhode Island district adapted learning pods to improve student equity

A SXSW EDU session detailed how Central Falls School District gained community buy-in and how the model could help diversify teacher pipelines.

By Roger Riddell • March 16, 2022

NAGB intends to remotely administer NAEP after pandemic's 'sobering lessons'

Following "serious internal examination," changes to the Nation's Report Card could include the use of artificial intelligence to score written responses.

By Naaz Modan • March 15, 2022