Bipartisan House bill aims to stop outsourcing of some Education Department offices

The bill seeks to keep all special education, postsecondary, Native American, and elementary and secondary education activities within the department.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 3, 2026

Portland Public Schools ponders up to 18 school closures

Falling enrollment and the need for consistent and stable student resources have led the district to explore options to "rightsize."

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 3, 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

Week In Review: Apprenticeships take prospective teachers to school

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from districts’ fiscal red flags to efforts to curb “passing the trash.”

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 31, 2026

How a Chicago-area superintendent builds positive culture from the top

In two years, Krish Mohip has brought notable improvements in attendance and achievement to Proviso Township High Schools District 209.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 31, 2026

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

From fiscal “red flags” to artificial intelligence in school HR, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2026

Only 2 large school districts are without fiscal ‘red flags,’ analysis finds

The nation’s 100 largest districts averaged 2.4 out of 8 concerning indicators — the worst performance at any government level, the Reason Foundation said.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 27, 2026

Our 2026-27 back-to-school playlist for K-12 leaders

Here’s a list of songs curated by the K-12 Dive team to help you get excited — and maybe a little nostalgic — for kicking off the new school year. 

By Anna Merod • Aug. 26, 2026

This Texas effort to prevent schools from ‘passing the trash’ could go nationwide

A federal initiative has so far led to over $14,000 in civil penalties in one district and criminal charges against two of its former educators.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 25, 2026

Week In Review: Education Department issues Dear Colleague letters on discipline, tech use

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from an E-rate proposed rule to the latest on Ten Commandments laws.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 24, 2026

3 ways states can support innovative high school principals

Gaps between new school models’ demands and principals’ preparation "can undermine even the best-designed models," says a NASBE report.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 24, 2026

Week In Review: Unions sue over ‘professional’ degrees

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the educational impact of extreme weather to chronic absenteeism data.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 17, 2026

Fires, floods and more: Severe weather impacts millions of students

Schools and districts can take steps to modernize campuses and prepare for weather disruptions, says UndauntedK12.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 10, 2026

Education Department defends controversial special education shakeup

The changes are the “start of a brighter future” for individuals with disabilities, Education Secretary Linda McMahon told OSEP conference attendees.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 4, 2026

A way forward beyond America’s education stalemate

More consideration should be given to what changes will actually help students succeed if a school struggles for years, a charter school leader writes.

By Zach Craddock • Aug. 4, 2026

Week In Review: Where enrollment is and isn’t in decline

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the impact of school closures on teacher turnover to districts’ social media lawsuits.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 3, 2026

This New York superintendent is embracing a human-first approach to AI in schools

As a “dot-commer” who transitioned to education, Jared Bloom brings a unique perspective to K-12 tech adoption.

By Roger Riddell • July 30, 2026

Week In Review: Former federal officials caution against Education Department transfers

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from absenteeism recovery data to a slew of new legislative proposals.

By Roger Riddell • July 27, 2026

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

From post-COVID academic recovery research to district leaders’ top concerns, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • July 24, 2026

Budget shortfalls, declining enrollment top district leaders’ concerns

Districts are looking to marketing campaigns and expanded pre-K services to bring in more students, according to a new Rand Corp. survey.

By Anna Merod • July 21, 2026

Principals share solutions for ed tech pushback, chronic absenteeism and more

During the National School Leaders Conference in Florida, educators explored how their peers are innovating and navigating pressing K-12 issues.

By Anna Merod • July 21, 2026

Week In Review: Education Department targets predators in schools

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from a principal’s conference in Florida to pushback on an Education Department interagency agreement.

By Roger Riddell • July 20, 2026

How a Michigan principal guided 2 school staffs through a merger

A principal told National School Leaders Conference attendees how she brought together teams from different buildings when they didn’t initially click.

By Anna Merod • July 17, 2026

3 ways Miguel Cardona suggests school leaders should innovate

The former U.S. education secretary shared lessons learned from his career, including the value of collaboration, during the National School Leaders Conference.

By Anna Merod • July 16, 2026

Ed tech pushback risks shortchanging students, these school leaders say

K-12 administrators share how they’re navigating responsible technology use in schools when communities want less of it.

By Anna Merod • July 15, 2026

How to use attendance incentives to combat chronic absenteeism

A positive behavioral interventions and supports model boosted attendance for one Rhode Island school significantly, an assistant principal says.

By Anna Merod • July 15, 2026