Roger Riddell
K-12 Dive
Washington, DC, United States
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District of the Year: Cajon Valley Union School District
A California district implemented a robust career exploration model that begins with teaching students to deliver TED Talks — in kindergarten. → Read More
Curricular Counsel: Boosting student agency with less 'hovering'
An instructional specialist from Maryland details how educators can engage students with more voice and choice across curricula. → Read More
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. → Read More
Cardona: Tomorrow's problems can't be solved with yesterday's designs
The U.S. education secretary told AASA conference attendees the decisions of the next two years will affect education spending for the next decade. → Read More
Diversifying, expanding the assistant principalship key to repairing leadership pipelines
Despite impacts on culture and outcomes, those in the role continue to face barriers, experts said during a session at AASA's national conference. → Read More
Lessons In Leadership: How trauma-informed practices fuel student support in a Missouri district
University City Superintendent Sharonica Hardin-Bartley ensures the needs of the whole child are front-and-center from academics to discipline and beyond. → Read More
5 principals to watch in 2022
These school leaders are rising to the occasion on inclusive and equitable education, strong and consistent communication, school culture and more. → Read More
8 K-12 trends to watch in 2022
Fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing policy pingpong, curricular controversy and more are set to impact schools this year. → Read More
How administrators can raise morale as pandemic drags on
An Illinois superintendent recommends being open and frank about challenges, reassessing strategies in play, and finding ways to focus on joy. → Read More
Wallace Foundation identifies 6 policy areas where lawmakers can support principal pipelines
A report suggests states should adopt approaches offering flexibility and district incentives to launch pipeline initiatives rather than embracing rigid standards. → Read More
National K-12 cybersecurity learning standards aim to strengthen pipeline
Touted as the first of their kind, Cyber.org's optional standards define what students should know across four grade bands, beginning in kindergarten. → Read More
NPC 2021: Principals share strategies for leading a culture of diversity, unity
During a virtual discussion, three school leaders covered topics ranging from the importance of vulnerability to the problem with saying, "But I'm not racist." → Read More
Lessons In Leadership: How can districts improve recruitment, retention for male teachers of color?
In South Carolina's Richland School District Two, Superintendent Baron Davis has also prioritized strong magnet programming and facilities improvements. → Read More
Lessons In Leadership: 4 district leaders share advice for addressing burnout
As several spring resignations nationwide illustrate, the toll of an unprecedented year of disruption is being felt at all levels of K-12. → Read More
What makes a high-quality professional development program?
A report from the Council of the Great City Schools identifies common features and preconditions, supported by 13 case studies from 10 districts. → Read More
Study: Audio-based literacy expands early learners' vocabularies
Researchers found the use of interactive, pre-recorded storybooks significantly improved at-risk preschoolers' vocabularies, with gains including words such as "disappointed," "enormous," "brave" and "protect." → Read More
Prior to COVID-19, states cut $600B in ed funding since Great Recession
A pair of studies from the Education Law Center adds further context to the depth of public schools' enormous financial strains. → Read More
Lessons In Leadership: 3 areas K-12 administrators shined in an unprecedented year
As COVID-19 disrupted schools, leaders quickly pivoted to adapt academics to remote learning and ensure basic needs were met across school communities. → Read More
ISTE 2020: Cybersecurity a K-12 essential, from protecting data to prepping students for jobs
Panelists at the annual ed tech conference last week told educators about the importance of school cybersecurity practices and how to fit the topic into curriculum and spark students' interest. → Read More
How deeply will digital learning transform K-12 long term?
While pandemic shifts to remote learning set the stage for significant change, a variety of factors will determine how far and fast it goes, a new report shows. → Read More