Why Power Skills are critical for helping students succeed in the age of AI

How can schools evolve to teach students the skills needed for the age of AI? Enter: Power Skills.

By Michalis Gkontas, CEO of NXTLVL • Nov. 27, 2023

How better data management can lead to better student outcomes

An Alabama superintendent writes that lack of access to current, digestible data can hinder strategic planning and curriculum creation.

By Melvin Brown • Nov. 22, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

School Safety and Security

Safety and security has been a growing concern for school districts, with shootings reaching an unprecedented high in 2022 and new techologies to address the solution coming with security concerns of their own.

By K-12 Dive staff

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the latest data tracking school shootings to federal COVID-19 emergency fund extensions, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Nov. 17, 2023

OCR data collection finds ‘stark inequalities’ in pre-K-12 education

Cautious analysis of the 2020-21 data is needed, given that 88% of schools had hybrid instruction, Education Department officials said.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 16, 2023

FCC proposes 3-year cybersecurity pilot

The agency will seek public comment on the proposal, which will explore how the Universal Service Fund can support school and library cyber concerns.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 16, 2023

Want to pick the best ed tech tool? Loop teachers in

Bringing together teachers, curricula and IT professionals to talk about what a piece of software should do is crucial, says one district learning expert.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 15, 2023

Senators propose study on effects of cell phone use in schools

The bipartisan bill includes a pilot program for schools to store student phones in secure storage containers during the school day.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 14, 2023

Engaging families to improve student outcomes, attendance and whole-child health

Learn why communication software is critical to engage families and impact student success, attendance, and well-being.

Nov. 13, 2023

FCC proposes adding Wi-Fi hotspots to E-Rate program

The proposed rule follows the agency’s recent expansion of the E-Rate program to fund Wi-Fi on school buses.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 13, 2023

The future is now: Harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence in the classroom

A New York superintendent writes that AI, if used correctly, has the potential to provide more personalized, engaging learning for students.

By Jared Bloom • Nov. 8, 2023

Cyber-savvy educators: Bolstering security in educational institutions through awareness programs

Staff and students are on the frontline against cyber threats. Read this article to learn more on how to build effective security awareness programs for school staff and students

By Juan Carlos Hernández Marin, Cybersecurity Content Specialist at Prey • Nov. 6, 2023

Bringing education data together to support the whole child and personalize education

Learn how educators can bring student data together to see whole-child insights and deliver personalized education.

Nov. 6, 2023

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the K-12 impact of Biden’s AI executive order to a district-wide teachers' strike, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Nov. 3, 2023

Schools increase offerings in computer science courses

The number of high schools offering computer science courses ticked up by 4.5 percentage points, but access is not equal for all students.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 1, 2023

Just 2 states have released guidance on artificial intelligence for schools

California and Oregon are the only states with recommendations to navigate AI use in classrooms, according to the Center on Reinventing Public Education.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 1, 2023

Here’s what Biden’s AI executive order could mean for schools

The White House’s efforts to create guardrails around AI include calling for data privacy protections and providing resources to teachers.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 31, 2023

AI guidance continues to roll out — this time it’s for ed tech companies

The Software and Information Industry Association released principles to help the ed tech industry navigate the growing boom of AI in schools.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 27, 2023

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a lawsuit against Meta over youth mental health harms to the FCC’s expansion of the E-rate program, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Oct. 27, 2023

How to protect sensitive data during a cyberattack

The CFO of a Texas district recommends safer ways to request sensitive employee data and stronger password and verification policies.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 26, 2023

Ed tech spending projected to balloon to $132.4B globally by 2032

The need for individual and virtual learning tools is driving the expected rise in technology investments in schools, according to Market.Us. 

By Anna Merod • Oct. 25, 2023

This rural Alabama district hit the fast lane on 1:1 devices years before the pandemic

Over her 16 years leading Talladega County Schools, Suzanne Lacey has prioritized innovation and partnership with local industries like NASCAR.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2023

Understanding CISA’s cybersecurity plan

A quick and effective summary on CISA’s cybersecurity strategic plan for you to understand its structure and impact on K12 organizations.

By Juan Carlos Hernández Marin • Oct. 23, 2023

How can superintendents navigate the rise of generative AI?

Whether it’s banned in your classrooms or not, it’s out there. In the age of ChatGPT, schools should ensure students can not just acquire knowledge—but analyze and apply it across contexts.

Oct. 23, 2023

FCC expands E-rate to cover school bus Wi-Fi

Approved by a 3-2 vote, the expansion is aimed at closing the homework gap faced by students who lack internet connectivity at home.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 20, 2023

Virtual tutoring shows promise for raising K-2 reading achievement

The National Student Support Accelerator study noted, however, that the gains are "more modest" than for in-person tutoring.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 20, 2023