Texas Education Agency extends Houston takeover by 2 years

Despite significant performance gains, the state’s largest school district still has progress to make against the intervention’s exit criteria.

By Naaz Modan • June 2, 2025

Vetting AI tools for schools? Consider these 4 pieces of advice

School district technology leaders advise being mindful of protections for student data and bias mitigation.

By Anna Merod • June 2, 2025

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Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2025 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From registered teacher apprenticeships to the potential impacts of cutting SNAP and Medicaid for schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • May 30, 2025

Judge dismisses ‘reading wars’ lawsuit against famed literacy specialists

The order cited the difficulty of determining educational malpractice in the case that challenged the lack of phonics in reading instruction.

By Kara Arundel • May 28, 2025

Teens more acutely aware of social media’s impact on mental health

Some 48% of U.S. teens surveyed told Pew Research Center that social media had a mostly negative effect on their peers — up 16 points from 2022. 

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 28, 2025

Building student-teacher connections can boost middle school success

Encouraging open communication in the classroom and talking to students about what they need are crucial support strategies, one expert says.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 28, 2025

How a Tennessee district is using AI to close literacy gaps

The technology is helping Sumner County teachers provide more direct attention to students, says Director of Schools Scott Langford.

By Roger Riddell • May 28, 2025

As attention spans shrink, 4 ways educators can keep students engaged

Incorporating active learning techniques like check-in questions and breaks can help ground students amid distractions.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 21, 2025

Reach for the STARS: Smithsonian program brings telescopes, STEM opportunities to rural schools

The donor-funded initiative aims to bridge resource gaps in rural communities and will launch this fall in Arizona before expanding to other states.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 21, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From district lawsuits against PowerSchool to a potential federal school choice tax incentive, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • May 16, 2025

Drawing connections between art and science can improve academic outcomes

Schools like East Marion Elementary in Mississippi have found arts integration benefits both test scores and social skills.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 14, 2025

‘Significant momentum’ for computer science curriculum

High schools in 32 states are now required to offer at least one computer science course, according to a Code.org Advocacy Coalition report.

By Lauren Barack • May 14, 2025

AP calculus or AP statistics? It depends on the student

More equitable access to advanced math will have broader impact than the specific pathway students take, a study finds.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 14, 2025

​​​​​​Pandemic reopened previously closed STEM gap for girls

While boys' enrollment in 8th grade algebra rebounded by 2024 to pre-pandemic levels, girls' enrollment has not, suggesting the pandemic undid decades of progress.

By Naaz Modan • May 13, 2025

What’s needed to strengthen career and college pathway commitments?

Leaders from education, business, government and politics say career exposure in K-12 and higher ed is needed to meet workplace demands.

By Kara Arundel • May 12, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From proposed K-12 budget cuts to a push for new high school graduation requirements, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • May 9, 2025

Denver Public Schools gets the OK to award associate degrees

Set to launch in 2026, programs offered through the district’s technical college would provide a higher credential for registered apprentices.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 7, 2025

Want to enhance project-based learning? Teach like a park ranger

Taking a page from how park rangers educate tourists can help students make curricular connections and think outside the box, one expert says.

By Lauren Barack • May 7, 2025

Should computer science be required to graduate? These CEOs say yes.

As the Trump administration promotes AI in education, advocates say computer science skills must be a bigger priority nationwide.

By Anna Merod • May 6, 2025

Pencils down: AP Exams will mostly be delivered online this testing season

College Board says the transition to a digital model offers a “more secure, streamlined and student-friendly testing experience.”

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 2, 2025

Federal cuts reduce scope of Nation’s Report Card

A number of voluntary NAEP subjects have been cut over the next eight years, including writing for all grades.

By Naaz Modan • May 1, 2025

Need for high-dosage tutoring remains after ESSER funds end

As states adjust to the end of COVID relief funds, only 23 provide competitive grant or formula funding that districts can put toward high-impact tutoring.

By Naaz Modan • April 30, 2025

How educators can account for student anxiety during lessons

Building social-emotional tools into lessons and assignments can better equip students to navigate classroom anxiety, one expert says.

By Lauren Barack • April 30, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new executive orders to a state’s private school choice program being deemed unconstitutional, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • April 25, 2025

Philadelphia expands summer programs to serve 25,000 students

By increasing capacity by 2,000 students over last year, the district aims to mitigate learning loss and let students explore new interests and skills.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • April 23, 2025