K-12 Dive - Latest Newshttps://www.k12dive.com/news/K-12 Newsen-usMon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500Education Department withdraws proposed Title IX athletics rulehttps://www.k12dive.com/news/title-ix-athletics-proposed-rule-transgender-LGBTQ-sports/736222/<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/z5P82la2sR5yL_Cy9_1CpjTCMfTPt67axMGjIGYkHsg/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xNDY2NzA0Mjg4LmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>The administration cited legal challenges and public comment in pulling the controversial regulation as the presidency is about to change hands.</p>Kara ArundelMon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500https://www.k12dive.com/news/title-ix-athletics-proposed-rule-transgender-LGBTQ-sports/736222/High school graduation rates held steady in 2022-23https://www.k12dive.com/news/us-high-school-graduation-rates-2022-23-nces/736152/<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/N0cRijUkgBAAmfjM5XJadns7uQ5SZo77bNP8-kVTCrw/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMzEwOTE3Mzc3LmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>However, average rates showed racial and ethnic disparities, according to newly released National Center for Education Statistics data.</p>Anna MerodFri, 20 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500https://www.k12dive.com/news/us-high-school-graduation-rates-2022-23-nces/736152/Test yourself on this year’s K-12 newshttps://www.k12dive.com/news/pop-quiz-test-k-12-news-2024/736136/<p>In an expanded version of our weekly feature, here&#39;s a chance to show what you learned from some of 2024&#39;s biggest stories.</p>Anna Merod and Kara ArundelFri, 20 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500https://www.k12dive.com/news/pop-quiz-test-k-12-news-2024/736136/3 K-12 staffing lessons learned in 2024https://www.k12dive.com/news/k-12-staffing-trends-2024-staffed-up/736018/<p>Schools continue to navigate persistent workforce challenges, including a shortage of special education teachers and gaps in diversity.</p>Anna MerodThu, 19 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500https://www.k12dive.com/news/k-12-staffing-trends-2024-staffed-up/736018/What are the greatest barriers to school choice?https://www.k12dive.com/news/school-choice-challenges-public-private-homeschool/735963/<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/GCGQ4lM0OPTdV2WovNmLg0RvpB-SYSIb3_81T-w48Qc/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xMTY4OTM0MTYxLmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>Opportunity gaps impact students from a variety of backgrounds in both public and private school choice programs, a CRPE report says.</p>Kara ArundelThu, 19 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0500https://www.k12dive.com/news/school-choice-challenges-public-private-homeschool/735963/Declining K-12 enrollment spells trouble for higher education’s futurehttps://www.k12dive.com/news/k12-enrollment-higher-education-future/736006/<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/tyQYXC_mTbaXIq_wmOjf0quYJWxcjYyiPXMXCFkC3Uk/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xNDEzMTM5OTA1LmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>Given demographic trends, the sector will likely become more competitive and experience more closures, one consolidation expert argues.&nbsp;</p>Ricardo AzzizThu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500https://www.k12dive.com/news/k12-enrollment-higher-education-future/736006/How to use curriculum to support students after extended absenceshttps://www.k12dive.com/news/support-extended-absences-in-curricula/735932/<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/WribJN6zzteKcWnE-vt6NfVLR8zF36ZBtr_Q2wPjSDk/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy00NjgwODAzMzlfemVXamZOMC5qcGc=.webp"/></div></figure><p>Chronic or prolonged absences require additional consideration and planning to help students who miss class regain lost ground.</p>Lauren BarackWed, 18 Dec 2024 12:45:57 -0500https://www.k12dive.com/news/support-extended-absences-in-curricula/735932/Can AI tutor bots help close literacy gaps?https://www.k12dive.com/news/ai-tutor-bots-literacy-gaps/735927/<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/_ESdfDJGJW2owAxLJcUb8y5XeUi2nJqMwg5SYI96BVQ/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy05NDE3ODU4OTQuanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>While artificial intelligence tools show promise, experts advise that teachers become AI-literate to maximize benefits and avoid missteps.</p>Briana Mendez-PadillaWed, 18 Dec 2024 12:45:38 -0500https://www.k12dive.com/news/ai-tutor-bots-literacy-gaps/735927/Where could Trump tariffs hit school budgets?https://www.k12dive.com/news/trumps-proposed-tariffs-school-construction/735895/<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/eklWLvHlhBv_wjhxVGifUX7mVPmAeaCymGZiH3Z3qL8/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xNzM4NjM1MjkuanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>An economist says the president-elect&rsquo;s proposed import taxes&nbsp;could drive up material costs and impact K-12 capital projects.</p>Anna MerodWed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:05 -0500https://www.k12dive.com/news/trumps-proposed-tariffs-school-construction/735895/FutureReadyNYC career education program adds HVAC, building decarbonizationhttps://www.k12dive.com/news/nyc-public-schools-hvac-building-decarbonization-futurereadynyc-training/735865/<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/unRee7qE6hqNiJ2XaER3gM4aHipdhJ4UfRXiWR0Hl5U/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xNTA0MTU1MzEwLmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>Some 135 high schools would gain work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities under the New York City initiative.</p>Brian MartucciWed, 18 Dec 2024 09:04:05 -0500https://www.k12dive.com/news/nyc-public-schools-hvac-building-decarbonization-futurereadynyc-training/735865/