AI ‘companions’ pose risks to student mental health. What can schools do?

As experts warn about the prevalence of AI companions among children and teens, schools can help their students use AI tools in alternative, safer ways.

As CTE transfers to Labor Department, here’s what schools need to know

The Trump administration said the interagency agreement will streamline services. Critics say it will add confusion and inefficiencies.

Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

From an urgent call by school nurses to high schoolers’ readiness for the workforce, what did you learn from our recent stories?

Cuts to Title III and civil rights enforcement will harm English learners, report says

Proposed funding cuts, mass layoffs and rescinded guidance stand to reduce educational access, according to a Children’s Equity Project report.

Momentum builds in schools for team-based staffing models

Teacher teams, where multiple educators instruct up to 100 students, are increasingly shaking up how K-12 leaders view classroom instruction.

Literacy for students with learning disabilities requires balance

Explicit, systematic instruction is also critical for students with dyslexia, ADHD and other learning disabilities, says one expert.

Just how integral is calculus to college readiness?

Higher education experts say viewing the math course as a proxy for rigor presents equity-related and pedagogical problems.

Texas districts sued for implementing Ten Commandments law

The lawsuit comes after warnings from ACLU and others that districts could be sued even if they are not bound by recent court orders.

Hawaii to weigh redistricting before consolidating schools

The state’s board of education was set to decide soon whether to conduct a consolidation study, but now alternative options are being explored first.

4 in 5 hiring managers say high schoolers not prepared for workforce

A majority of 500 hiring managers surveyed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce say there should be more business courses in high school.

Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2025-26

These administrators, nominated by their peers, are going above and beyond on career education, multilingual learning, artificial intelligence and more.

What you need to know about least restrictive environment in IDEA

General education classrooms should be the first consideration when determining an educational setting for a student with disabilities.

Week in review: Leaders navigate finance, equity challenges as K-12 satisfaction drops

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from improved ransomware response and recovery to the latest school nutrition policy proposals.

School nurses: Keep K-12 vaccine mandates

The National Association of School Nurses says school vaccine requirements play a critical role in reducing the risk of disease outbreaks.

McMahon calls for educators to teach and model civil discourse

In a fireside chat at the RISE conference, the U.S. education secretary also touched on literacy, school choice, CTE and educational innovations.

Fired CDC director says RFK Jr. aims to change childhood vaccine schedule

Susan Monarez told senators at a hearing Wednesday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushed her out for refusing to rubber-stamp changes.

Arizona district proposes consolidating 9 of its 25 schools

Kyrene School District pointed to the state’s expansion of universal private school vouchers as a factor in declining enrollment and closure decisions.

Houston ISD asks businesses, nonprofits to ‘adopt’ low-performing schools

With 64 schools still holding a C or D rating, the community support is meant to be “wind in the sails” as they work toward an A or B.

American satisfaction with K-12 hits record low — but parents tell a different story

Some 74% of U.S. parents say they are satisfied with their eldest child’s education, a recent Gallup poll found. 

Teacher-created classroom materials see slow uptick

About a third of teachers are aware of open educational resources, a small increase from previous years, according to new research.

Collaboration with teachers is key to elevating student voice

School leaders can also encourage student voice in a variety of ways, including through advisory committees and office hours, researchers say.

The K12-to-college pipeline is rockier for high-poverty students

Just a quarter of graduates from high-poverty schools in 2018 earned a degree within six years, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.

Despite more women superintendents than ever, representation still lags

It may take three more decades for men and women to reach parity, according to ILO Group.

Oklahoma’s ‘Judeo-Christian’ social studies standards blocked

The state Supreme Court paused the curriculum Monday, hindering Superintendent Ryan Walters’ recent efforts to inject "Biblical principles" into K-12 classrooms.

What does the MAHA strategy mean for school meals?

K-12 nutrition experts say schools will need more financial support to achieve the Trump administration’s plan to serve more whole foods.