Early childhood education is critical for the formation of good school habits, learning habits, and the ability to thrive in a school environment.

In honor of National STEAM and STEM Day, District Administration has compiled seven innovative ideas and initiatives in K-12 that promote the advancement of STEM education.

Superintendents in New York (Eudes S. Budhai, pictured left), Georgia (Jason Branch, top right), Tennessee (Monique Felder, center right), and Illinois (Habeeb Quadri, bottom right) are recognized for success in their districts.

From Virginia to California, K-12 districts are improving training for staff, providing resources for students and saving on energy expenses.

School closings continue to be a fact of life for districts across the U.S., as changing demographics force administrators to make unpopular decisions about shuttering underused buildings or starting the school consolidation process due to declining enrollment.

Districts of Distinction honoree Baltimore County Public Schools creates equitable learning opportunities for students across the district with a mobile innovation lab.

A federal lawsuit blames the lack of quality education at Detroit Public Schools on the state of Michigan, which has controlled the district for nearly two decades.

The state of Arkansas plans to divide Little Rock School District, which could be a form of school segregation.