Student mental health days offer chance to recharge, learn to manage stress

With recognition of the benefits of mental health breaks on the rise, experts recommend helping students learn to cope with stress — not avoid it.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 5, 2021

Gifted education's future requires more diversity, inclusion and access

Commitments to more equitable gifted programs are changing mindsets, identification practices and services, but teacher training remains challenging.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 4, 2021

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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

Bullying experts advise maintaining focus in 3 areas with students back in schools

With the return of in-person learning, bullying prevention experts stress the importance of involving students in new solutions.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 4, 2021

Even virtually, students in one program continue solving global challenges

The pandemic forced Global Brigades' student volunteers to work virtually to support community projects, but the move ultimately expanded access.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 2, 2021

What did OECD find in its first-ever survey on social-emotional skills?

On average, 15-year-olds show lower social-emotional skills than their 10-year-old peers, regardless of gender or social background.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 1, 2021

Learning Policy Institute outlines strategies to improve equity through restorative justice practices

Dropping exclusionary discipline in favor of an environment that enables positive, healthy expression and a fresh start levels the equity playing field.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Nov. 1, 2021

What are schools doing to prepare for a childhood COVID-19 vaccine rollout?

Parental permission processes for on-campus shots may be the biggest difference in inoculating students ages 5-11 vs. older students.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 27, 2021

Can these 6 strategies break bus driver shortage gridlock?

Districts are shifting routes, adjusting bell schedules, working with public transit and rideshare companies, and more to get students in classrooms.

By Katie Navarra • Oct. 26, 2021

San Antonio's 80-20 dual language program critical for bilingual population

The benefits of dual language instruction may stick with learners throughout their lives, as the approach is thought to enhance cognitive development.

By Shawna De La Rosa • Oct. 25, 2021

Mentors help students with learning disabilities gain confidence, become self-advocates

Eye to Eye’s college mentors also have learning differences and understand the difficulty of students learning how to speak up for their needs.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 22, 2021

Report: Create culturally affirming schools to address Black teacher turnover and retention

More than 100 Black teachers outline conditions schools should follow to create an environment that affirms, supports and retains Black faculty.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 22, 2021

Report: Schools' role in promoting civic engagement growing more important

Committing to teaching about democracy can include opportunities for respectful, productive conversations on controversial topics, the authors write.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 21, 2021

Student engagement critical for academic, emotional recovery

There's no magic formula, but a variety of approaches for positive school cultures can improve student learning experiences, two reports say.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 20, 2021

Supply chain woes hit school foodservice departments

As national food chain supply shortages hit districts hard, school meal program directors switch up menu plans on a daily basis.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 19, 2021

How COVID-19 may change the conversation about class size

Some see federal relief funding as an opportunity to finally reduce class sizes so educators can better meet individual student needs.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 18, 2021

Schools look to increase rigor of teacher preparation while still facing shortages

Indiana won’t allow special education emergency teaching permits beginning 2022-23 but will accept teachers actively preparing for full licensure.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 13, 2021

What College Board learned from one of the nation's largest-ever online exam deployments

The nonprofit adapted during a year of disrupted learning to preserve opportunities for 1.8 million students who opted to complete AP exams online.

By Jeremy Singer • Oct. 12, 2021

How can districts protect school boards, administrators as threats grow?

School systems are often reluctant to consider safety precautions for administrative buildings, but threats and intimidation may force the issue.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 7, 2021

How 2 middle schools are prioritizing SEL for teenage students

Educators in these Minnesota and Tennessee schools have integrated SEL curriculum throughout the day — with exercises included for staff, as well.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 5, 2021

5 critical best practices for concise, engaging school communications

A district communications official writes that educators must remember school is one commitment out of many for busy families, and simplicity is often key.

By Marci McFadden • Oct. 4, 2021

How educators can better connect with their school's CTE programs

You can help support CTE programs in your school with these relationship-building techniques.

By Jonathan Arnholz • Oct. 4, 2021

7 strategies to prevent chronic absenteeism in the return to school

Low attendance may indicate positive learning conditions are missing and interventions are needed, said panelists during a Wednesday webinar.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 30, 2021

Lessons In Leadership: How a principal balanced teaching a class while leading through a pandemic

For middle school principal Jessica Cabeen, leadership is all about building authenticity and trust — while also navigating a TikTok challenge or two.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 28, 2021

How a Texas school managed classroom chaos

An assistant principal shares how school-home communications were all the more crucial as students were ping-ponged between learning models.

By Sarah Norman • Sept. 23, 2021

4 ways to add joy to math after virtual learning

Helping students shake off negative math identities and discover how math concepts are related are some of the strategies being promoted.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 23, 2021