They’re finally here: After months of carefully considering an impressive array of administrators and school systems that have soared high in 2025, we’re proud to announce the 10th annual K-12 Dive Awards.

Arriving at a final selection wasn’t easy. We spoke with education stakeholders and past honorees, revisited information gathered in our reporting throughout the year, and reviewed each contender’s accolades and challenges overcome. This included weighing achievements in areas of student achievement, whole-child programming, postsecondary pathways and community engagement.

The final decisions were difficult, but we’re excited to share the stories and accomplishments of this year’s district, superintendent and principal of the year.