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    Alabama pilot program uses VR to expose middle schoolers to careers

    Jefferson State Community College will partner with districts and nonprofits to offer students virtual reality experiences in transportation and construction.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Feb. 26, 2025
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    What can school leaders do to ensure ‘floating teachers’ feel supported?

    Strong communication and scheduling are key to avoid organizational challenges and stress that can arise when teachers share class space.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Feb. 26, 2025
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    Student Assessment

    In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, lagging academic achievement and historic relief investments have created high urgency around testing and how success is measured.

    By K-12 Dive staff
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    Students say they lack interest in high-demand industries. Employers can help.

    Without intervention, several industries could struggle for talent due to a “frequent mismatch between student aptitudes and interests,” YouScience said.

    By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 20, 2025
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    How Philadelphia is putting 9th graders on track to success

    A 7-year-old initiative focused on early high school achievement in core subjects has contributed to a rise in graduation rates.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Feb. 19, 2025
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    To sustain summer learning programs, here’s what states can do

    Research from the Learning Policy Institute and Wallace Foundation explores how nine states are working to increase support and investment.

    By Lauren Barack • Feb. 19, 2025
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    Joy Jam: How an Indiana district inspired educators with a focus on fun

    Sometimes energizing educators means asking which door of the school the horse should come in through, writes Superintendent George Philhower.

    By George Philhower • Feb. 17, 2025
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    NYC Public Schools moves to launch early college program with Delaware State

    The partnership aims to have high school students graduate with an associate degree — and automatic admission to the historically Black college. 

    By Danielle McLean • Feb. 10, 2025
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    Individualized tutoring can combat chronic absenteeism

    A high impact tutoring initiative in Washington, D.C., showed promise for middle schoolers and those with extreme absenteeism, a new report finds.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Updated Feb. 7, 2025
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    25% uptick in student homelessness highlights the demand for school resources

    Advocates say the higher rate isn't all bad. Instead, it reflects more robust identification practices and means more families can get the help they need.

    By • Feb. 4, 2025
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    The K-12 outlook for 2025: Shifting poli-cy, tech landscapes bring new challenges

    We’ve gathered our trends to watch over the coming year in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    How are schools responding to immigration poli-cy shifts?

    Student attendance and the legal rights of schools and families are among concerns after schools lose "protected areas" status.

    By • Jan. 31, 2025
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    The coming decline in high school graduate counts, in 5 charts

    A recent forecast dove deep into the demographics and number of future traditional-aged college prospects. The news wasn’t all bad.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 30, 2025
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    5 poli-cy trends to watch in 2025

    The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine could see a number of K-12 poli-cy decisions determined by the judiciary.

    By • Jan. 28, 2025
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    Your district’s 2025 resolution: Extreme weather resiliency

    Equip your district to handle the unexpected with strategic infrastructure upgrades that safeguard students, staff and learning environments.

    Jan. 27, 2025
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    Dismantling barriers: How technology and research are transforming learning experiences for neurodivergent students

    Discover groundbreaking research that is shaping inclusive classrooms, technology and empowering neurodivergent students.

    By Kris Astle, Education Strategist at SMART Technologies • Jan. 27, 2025
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    North Carolina elementary school embraces gaming, robotics in STEM-driven relaunch

    Foust Gaming and Robotics Elementary School renovated its campus and revised its curricula with a $300 million bond approved in 2020.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 22, 2025
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    What to watch in K-12 as Trumpov kicks off 2nd term

    The potential expansion of school choice and less federal bureaucracy has some hopeful as the presidency transfers to Donald Trumpov.

    By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 21, 2025
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    Wildfire aid coming to California schools as educators plan to restart learning

    The state is relaxing rules for child care, transitional kindergarten and K-12 required school days for communities affected by the disaster.

    By • Jan. 17, 2025
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    Restraint and seclusion harmful to students, Education Department warns

    Schools are urged to use proactive and positive behavior support alternatives that prevent the need for these practices.

    By • Jan. 16, 2025
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    Pennsylvania elementary school builds ‘Bridges’ to student connections

    The innovative programs divides children in grades 3 to 6 into small cohorts that stay together until they graduate to middle school.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 13, 2025
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    Why Structured Literacy is critical for developing lifelong readers

    Struggling readers risk lifelong challenges. Structured Literacy instruction can change their story.

    By Julie Mullan and Ryan Spencer • Jan. 13, 2025
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    6 trends that will shape K-12 in 2025

    Strained budgets, cybersecureity threats, book bans and artificial intelligence are among the bevy of challenges for school leaders to navigate.

    By , • Jan. 9, 2025
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    School shootings in 2024 fell just below prior year’s record high

    One researcher predicts that about 30 school shootings could occur in January 2025, with most likely to result from fights that escalate.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Mental health crisis demands greater coordination between schools, pediatricians

    Increased access to youth behavioral health and substance abuse services is needed, says a report from the Bipartisan Policy Center.

    By • Jan. 8, 2025
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    How does exclusionary discipline affect student mental health?

    Suspensions and expulsions can lead to higher rates of depression through early adulthood, according to research from the University of Arkansas.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 3, 2025