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What Gen Z needs to know about non-college pathways

Gen Z students feel well-informed about four-year degrees and post-high school workforce options but know less about other non-college pathways, a new survey finds.

More federal investigations pile up against school districts

The Department of Education has launched investigations of several school districts and state education departments. Each case shines a light on what exactly the federal agency is looking for and how you can avoid conflict.

Countering the big impact of poor mental health on academics

Student mental health results in several negative outcomes, including disruption in classrooms, exhausting budgets and stretching school leaders to their breaking point, a new survey suggests.

11 reasons students aren’t applying to college

College is either far too expensive, too far from home or too "elitist," a new survey suggests. Here are eight more reasons students aren't applying to college.

Students grade their schools a B for these reasons

Students gave their schools better grades for overall quality and their relationship with teachers, according to new research.聽

Here is why and when students lost interest in math

Students develop identities as "math people" during elementary school, suggesting that teachers at that level "have a large role in cultivating positive math attitudes," according to a new survey.

4 ways states can better address chronic absenteeism

More states are publishing chronic absenteeism data than ever before. Here's how their reporting can improve so schools can take action even quicker.

Can colleges overcome cuts to two big access programs?

President Donald Trump's push to eliminate TRIO and GEAR UP funding is forcing schools enrolling high proportions of low-income and marginalized students to quickly re-allocate resources.

4 big reasons micro-credentials are off to a slow start

Interest in micro-credentials is high in K12 as leaders look for fresh ways to prepare students for post-graduation success.

Chicago Public Schools’ ‘Black Student Success Plan’ is under investigation

Education Department launches an investigation into an allegation that Chicago Public Schools' remedial program discriminates against students of other races.聽

What will happen to districts that defy Trump’s DEI order?

A growing number of states say they are removing DEI from their schools even as some leaders refuse to comply.

Maine at risk of losing its federal K12 funding

U.S. Department of Education is on the verge of defunding Maine's schools over what the agency says are Title IX violations involving transgender athletes.

Feds launch new team to investigate transgender athletes

Launch of the "Title IX Special Investigations Team" comes one day after the Trump administration threatened to withhold Title I funding over DEI programs.

Schools must now prove anti-discrimination compliance to preserve funding

As of this week, K12 school districts must certify their adherence to Title VI or risk a loss of federal assistance, according to the Department of Education.

Summer literacy: An important way to close learning gaps

Structured summer literacy programs using familiar resources help students avoid the summer slide and start the school year strong.

This new FAQ answers your questions about DEI guidance

A new resource answers leaders' questions about Education Department's new laws prohibiting DEI programming.

How schools are鈥攁nd are not鈥攔evamping DEI programs

Both K12 and higher ed are scrambling to define their policy in response to the Trump Administration's order to end all DEI programming.

Student mental health: Early intervention is most important

Student mental health will continue to suffer if schools don't have the resources to intervene until kids are in crisis, a new report contends.聽

These 10 states have the highest chronic absenteeism levels

By the 2023-24 school year, four states each witnessed chronic absenteeism rates above 30%, new research confirms. Other states weren't far behind.

Here’s when you need to reevaluate DEI programming

K12 and higher education institutions may be punished for not halting all diversity, equity and inclusion-based initiatives.

Here’s what superintendents think of the Title IX reversal

State Superintendents have mixed opinions of the revert to Title IX's 2020 regulations. Here's what they're saying.

New executive order bans transgender athletes from girls’ sports

K12 schools that fail to comply with Title IX regulations will risk receiving federal funding, said Trump during Wednesday's signing ceremony.

New Title IX protections are wiped out by Trump administration

Gender identity and sexual orientation will no longer be protected under Title IX. Instead, schools will return to enforcing protections on the basis of biological sex.

Illusion of the ‘A’: How to look beyond short-term success

If the ultimate goal of education is to prepare students for life, then our focus must shift from rewarding fleeting success to fostering genuine understanding that lasts.

Here are 5 strategies for improving chronic absenteeism

While chronic absenteeism saw modest improvements, it's still a significant challenge in schools nationwide, new research affirms.

4 K12 predictions to help you lead effectively in 2025

Are you prepared to navigate 2025's challenges? Here are some predictions to help guide your list of priorities for the new year.

How this district improved graduation rates by 25 percent鈥揳nd how you can, too

The Lansing School 糖心传媒 has pioneered an intentional approach to boosting graduation rates. And here's the good news: It's seamlessly replicable.

You may want to borrow this district’s successful smartphone rules

Many schools are enforcing strict policies that keep students from checking their smartphone throughout the entire school day. This superintendent is doing it a little differently.

SEL in high school: How K12 leaders provide better support

Along with ongoing political pushback in some parts of the country, one barrier to SEL programs is that mental health positions are often funded by grants and other short-term sources, a new report contends.

Why this superintendent aims to ‘push the genius in every child’

Martin County School 糖心传媒 Superintendent Michael Maine is in his second year as the top educator in the district. This year, he wants his staff to know that anything short of excellence is not good enough for kids.

Social-emotional assessments: Things you need to know before implementation

Are the items written with language appropriate for the intended audience? Is the assessment reliable across diverse groups of respondents? Here's some research on how to choose the right assessment for your students.

ACT scores are still declining, new data shows

In the last five years, average composite ACT scores nationwide were the lowest among the 2024 graduating class at 19.4.

School safety: Why the human element is so important

The human element outlasts any federal relief program or obsolete hardware, and it鈥檚 the most important component of any district鈥檚 safety strategy, says one administrator.

School safety: How to shift from reaction to prevention

Schools need to rethink safety through a comprehensive framework that assesses, plans, tracks and audits safety solutions across both proactive and reactive measures.

Deepfakes: Why they are now K12’s problem, too

Students and teachers are now contending with "a substantial amount" of sexually explicit deepfakes and other troubling forms of what tech watchdogs call "non-consensual intimate imagery."