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

From proposed Education Department budget cuts to new reading data from the Nation’s Report Card, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • June 12, 2026

The homework conundrum: Quality or quantity?

Researchers say there is not enough strong evidence to support the oft-cited recommendation of 10 minutes per grade level per night for homework.

By Ed Finkel • June 10, 2026

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

How 2 schools are dialing back screen time

Some educators see literacy, fine motor and mental health benefits by emphasizing hands-on activities in the classroom.

By Ed Finkel • June 10, 2026

9-year-olds show some growth as 13-year-olds stagnate in NAEP long-term trends

Both age groups report reading for fun less frequently compared to past decades, according to new data from the Nation’s Report Card.

By Naaz Modan • June 10, 2026

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

From a Federal Communications Commission announcement to a Philadelphia Phillies high school program, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2026

What role should state boards play in choosing instructional materials?

Citing approaches used in top-ranked nations, a NASBE white paper says school districts would benefit from state-curated high-quality curricula.

By Ed Finkel • June 3, 2026

How the scientific method is an inroad to entrepreneurship

The science of business involves a similar problem-solving cycle to the one taught in courses like biology and chemistry, says VentureLab’s founder.

By Ed Finkel • June 3, 2026

How should school leaders react to controversial student journalism?

Censoring an inconvenient story teaches the wrong lesson, may amplify the issue, and could result in legal liability for the district, experts say.

By Ed Finkel • June 2, 2026

Philadelphia Phillies to give students inside look at ballpark operations

The baseball team is opening its HVAC control room and other mechanical spaces so high school students can experience managing a pro sports facility.

By Joe Burns • June 2, 2026

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

From unspent federal funds to an American Federation of Teachers proposal, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • May 29, 2026

Don’t call it a ‘miracle’: Mississippi academic gains were fueled by decades of groundwork

The state’s marked improvement required more of a marathon than a sprint and can’t be chalked up to a single approach, researchers say.

By Ed Finkel • May 27, 2026

Project-based learning is for physical education, too

From “brain boost” videos to creating games from scratch, a Wisconsin P.E. teacher shares how projects engage his elementary students.

By Ed Finkel • May 27, 2026

Teachers lack formal AI guidance for learning and instruction, Gallup finds

Teachers in higher-needs schools were less likely than those in wealthier schools to have received guidelines, echoing previous research.

By Naaz Modan • May 27, 2026

Week In Review: The latest large district to weigh school closures

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the U.S. Department of Education’s funding priorities to a warning on harmful screen use.

By Roger Riddell • May 26, 2026

National Assessment Governing Board to restore previously cut NAEP exams

In addition to restoring state-level 12th grade reading and math tests in 2032, it will also make more data available for states in certain subjects and grades.

By Naaz Modan • May 21, 2026

What’s driving reading, math success in key districts nationwide?

High-quality curricula and professional learning are among factors driving results, a Center for Public Research and Leadership report says.

By Ed Finkel • May 20, 2026

AI literacy experts advise viewing the tech through a curricular lens

Thoughtful, age-appropriate approaches can equip students with skills needed to effectively use the technology, says ISTE+ASCD’s Jessica Garner.

By Ed Finkel • Updated May 22, 2026

Week In Review: IDEA gets additional funds

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the latest on Instructure’s data breach to changes at the U.S. Department of Education.

By Roger Riddell • May 18, 2026

Achievement dip coincided with high-stakes testing ‘breakdown,’ study finds

The pandemic was the "the mudslide” in a decline that began in 2013, one researcher said. Another attributed the decline to technology.

By Naaz Modan • May 15, 2026

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

From funding announcements to cyberattacks, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • May 15, 2026

Math summer slide is ‘significant,’ but reading loss much smaller, data shows

NWEA says schools can help keep students' skills sharp by offering summer learning opportunities and other resources.

By Kara Arundel • May 14, 2026

12 years later, San Francisco USD to offer Algebra I in 8th grade again

The district aims to boost overall achievement as well as the number of underrepresented students in advanced math classes.

By Ed Finkel • May 13, 2026

Microschools introduce career skills to early grades through nonprofit partnership

An Indiana microschool network is rolling out curricula focused on problem solving and critical thinking.

By Ed Finkel • May 13, 2026

Week In Review: Cyberattacks and federal allegations

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from cellphone bans to proposed restrictions on artificial intelligence companions.

By Roger Riddell • May 11, 2026

Most English teachers assigned at least one full book in 2024-25, Rand finds

Though some 60% of teachers assigned more books than required by curricula, those serving historically marginalized students assigned fewer.

By Naaz Modan • May 6, 2026