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

From the Education Department’s FY 2026 budget to ransomware attacks on schools and colleges, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 6, 2026

Some schools stress keyboarding skills as students become all thumbs

Educators say traditional typing practice is essential for standardized testing performance and future careers.

By Ed Finkel • Feb. 4, 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

Dallas school’s vocabulary program TIPs English learners toward success

Deep-dive data analysis helped educators identify issues and arrive at “text, information, picture” charts as a solution.

By Ed Finkel • Feb. 4, 2026

FAFSA completions for class of 2026 outpacing last year’s

The U.S. Department of Education points to an earlier form release date and streamlined user process for the increase in federal financial aid applications.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 2, 2026

Week in Review: Teachers’ child care stresses and special ed solutions

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from student protests over violent immigration enforcement actions to a proposed IDEA disability category.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 2, 2026

The K-12 outlook for 2026: How new federal priorities and funding challenges will stretch schools

We’ve gathered our trends to watch over the coming year in one place to help you stay on top of the fast-evolving landscape.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2026

GAO: Barriers keep schools from fully embracing assistive technology

The federal government watchdog outlined how some districts use these tools to fit the individualized needs of students with disabilities.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 30, 2026

Sensory play can enhance crucial skill-building in young students

From the touch of sand to the splashing of water, experiences that tap into multiple senses can help build intellect and regulate emotions, experts say.

By Ed Finkel • Jan. 28, 2026

What supports do advanced English learners need?

Researchers suggest English language arts teachers can use an array of strategies to help these learners hone skills to express complex ideas.

By Ed Finkel • Jan. 28, 2026

Week In Review: Bipartisan agreement reached on Ed Dept funding plan for FY26

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from natural disaster best practices to policy and legal trends to watch this year.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 26, 2026

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

From enrollment challenges to a bipartisan budget proposal, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2026

The play’s the thing: How peer-to-peer mentoring in theater builds SEL skills

Student theater can be a gold mine for promoting mentorship, confidence and creativity in a rushed, screen-oriented culture, one expert says.

By Ed Finkel • Jan. 21, 2026

Maine teacher makes math relevant with ‘fun-tivities’

This high school educator is engaging students with a mix of inquiry-based digital projects and hands-on activities.

By Ed Finkel • Jan. 21, 2026

Trump 2.0: A sea change for K-12

From Education Department downsizing to a variety of legal battles, take a month-by-month look at how the federal approach to K-12 has shifted.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod , Naaz Modan , Roger Riddell • Jan. 20, 2026

How ‘open mic’ activities can improve writing, social skills

Involving students in planning and fostering a supportive environment can encourage even the most reticent to participate, one expert says.

By Ed Finkel • Jan. 14, 2026

What can US schools learn about AI education from their Chinese counterparts?

Schools in China are fast equipping students to work with the emerging tech, ILO Group CEO Julia Rafal-Baer said after a recent visit.

By Ed Finkel • Jan. 14, 2026

Week In Review: From Head Start to Texas teachers, K-12 hits the courtroom

We’re rounding up last week’s news, including ESEA waivers and key trends to watch in 2026.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 12, 2026

6 trends to watch for K-12 in 2026

Enrollment concerns, growing school choice competition, data privacy and new federal policy priorities are among a slew of challenges facing public schools.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod , Naaz Modan • Jan. 8, 2026

Challenges persist for CTE programs, report finds

Some 40% of programs struggle to find employer partnerships, and 66% of CTE leaders say students lack awareness of options, YouScience data shows.

By Ed Finkel • Jan. 7, 2026

How to reacclimate students after winter break

Taking time to reestablish routines — and perhaps forge new ones — can help educators engage learners as school resumes.

By Ed Finkel • Jan. 7, 2026

Pre-K teachers speak out about AI, instructional materials, training and pay in surveys

Rand research indicates teachers of young students want and need more training in ed tech, curricula and supporting diverse learners.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 5, 2026

5 lessons learned from top school administrators in 2025

We’re highlighting key insights on ed tech adoption, remediation services, community engagement and more from this year’s conversations.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2026

Final Exam: Test yourself on the past year’s K-12 news

From the downsizing of the U.S. Department of Education to a data breach that impacted over 60 million students, what did you learn from our stories in 2025?

By Anna Merod • Dec. 23, 2025

NAEP innovations on track despite NCES layoffs

The Education Department said it "continues to pursue cutting-edge innovations" and that NAEP will be administered primarily on school devices next year.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 22, 2025

Week In Review: K-12 Dive Awards and AI’s march in curriculum

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from a report on teens’ pronoun usage to milk in school lunches.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 22, 2025