What to watch in K-12 as Trump kicks off 2nd term

The potential expansion of school choice and less federal bureaucracy has some hopeful as the presidency transfers to Donald Trump.

By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 21, 2025

SCOTUS to hear case on LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum opt-outs

Justices will determine whether parents’ First Amendment rights are violated when they can’t opt children out of instruction that runs counter to their religious beliefs.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 17, 2025

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Equity in Education

From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.

By K-12 Dive staff

Why mentorship matters

Initiatives like the ACE Mentor Program create a two-way street of learning, writes a preconstruction professional who works with high school students.

By Ratan Lal • Jan. 15, 2025

The arts can help students strengthen social-emotional skills

Researchers find that even when middle schoolers are only viewing an artistic work such as a play, empathy and other skills get a boost.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 15, 2025

New York City advances $3M Latino studies initiative

The New York City Council Education Equity Action Plan will develop the curriculum over the next three years with community and educator input.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 15, 2025

Student, teacher AI use continued to climb in 2023-24 school year

Some 39% of teachers reported regularly using detection tech to spot AI-related plagiarism, according to the Center for Democracy & Technology.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 15, 2025

6 trends that will shape K-12 in 2025

Strained budgets, cybersecurity threats, book bans and artificial intelligence are among the bevy of challenges for school leaders to navigate.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2025

Can advancing all 9th graders to algebra improve math outcomes?

A California district found that higher expectations for low-performing students boosted math achievement, according to a recent study.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 8, 2025

How to help students understand where food comes from — and the role tech plays

From Adopt A Cow programs to getting hands-on with crops, a variety of resources can illustrate how food gets from farm to shelf.

By Lauren Barack • Jan. 8, 2025

How a New Jersey principal is tackling middle school literacy gaps

Thelma Ramsey-Bryant and her team have worked to make remedial reading tasks feel age-appropriate and to identify connections to student behavior.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 6, 2025

5 insights from top school administrators in 2024

We’ve highlighted key takeaways on parent engagement, student voice, pursuing change and more from this year’s conversations.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 30, 2024

Test yourself on this year’s K-12 news

In an expanded version of our weekly feature, here's a chance to show what you learned from some of 2024's biggest stories.

By Anna Merod , Kara Arundel • Dec. 20, 2024

How to use curriculum to support students after extended absences

Chronic or prolonged absences require additional consideration and planning to help students who miss class regain lost ground.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 18, 2024

Can AI tutor bots help close literacy gaps?

While artificial intelligence tools show promise, experts advise that teachers become AI-literate to maximize benefits and avoid missteps.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Dec. 18, 2024

FutureReadyNYC career education program adds HVAC, building decarbonization

Some 135 high schools would gain work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities under the New York City initiative.

By Brian Martucci • Dec. 18, 2024

These 4 charts tell the story of K-12 staffing, tutoring trends

Special educators, classroom aides and mental health professionals are among the most understaffed roles, according to NCES data.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 17, 2024

Judge mulls challenge to Minnesota dual enrollment program’s ban of faith statements

Two Christian colleges are seeking to overturn one of the eligibility requirements for the statewide high school dual enrollment program.

By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 16, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From public school enrollment trends to the Supreme Court declining a closely watched K-12 case, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Dec. 13, 2024

As states show graduation exams to the exit, what’s next?

Only six states still require graduation assessments after New York and Massachusetts announced plans to end the practice.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Dec. 11, 2024

How to counter AI mathbots? Have students show their work

Addressing confusion in person and keeping math challenging are key to ensuring students don’t lean on artificial intelligence bots, one expert suggests.

By Lauren Barack • Dec. 11, 2024

New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit book bans

Though similar laws have gained steam in Democratic-leaning states, at least one — Illinois — has begun to see pushback.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 11, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new math performance data to the 20th anniversary of a federal law’s last reauthorization, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Dec. 6, 2024

Reading wars head to court: Lawsuit claims ‘deceptive’ practices by famed literacy specialists

The plaintiffs sold faulty curricula that “sought to diminish and even exclude” phonics instruction, two mothers claim in a suit seeking class-action status.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 5, 2024

Lawmakers debate what’s to blame for lackluster student achievement

While Democratic and Republican lawmakers agree curricula are under state and local purview, they differ on approaches and priorities to improve learning.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 5, 2024

To find people with the right skills, employers may need to start with K-12

Nearly 60% of employers surveyed said they aren’t confident their talent pipelines will meet their needs over the next decade, a recent survey found.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 4, 2024