Education is no longer a ‘professional degree.’ What will the ripple effects be?

Education advocates are worried about the negative impact a new federal student loan cap will have on staffing for many roles in schools.

By Anna Merod • May 29, 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

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: 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

Louisiana 2nd state approved for ESEA funding waiver

While the state wants to direct cost savings to priority areas, some have concerns about the waivers’ impacts on vulnerable student populations.

By Kara Arundel • May 20, 2026

How Maryland School for the Blind helps public schools close gaps

The Baltimore-based school’s programs and services stretch beyond its residential and day programs to reach students statewide.

By Roger Riddell • May 20, 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

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

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

Week In Review: Inside the ‘science of math’ and teacher salaries

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from STEM teacher shortages to ed tech pushback.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2026

McMahon: FY 27 budget plan continues to shrink ‘bloated bureaucracy’

A Senate Appropriations subcommittee questioned the education secretary on Tuesday about interagency agreements, civil rights cases and literacy.

By Kara Arundel • April 28, 2026

Week In Review: Web accessibility rules and federal school choice

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from limits on tech in schools to the latest on book challenges.

By Roger Riddell • April 27, 2026

Women education leaders: Stress and access inhibit advancement

"Crisis-level" work-life balance, and women being “held to a different set of expectations,” are cited in a Women Leading Ed survey.

By Naaz Modan • April 21, 2026

Week in Review: Education Department defines AI grant priorities

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from how special education fared in Trump’s budget proposal to more Bibles in the classroom.

By Naaz Modan • April 20, 2026

Here’s how small districts can be cyber-ready on a budget

Three K-12 tech leaders detailed a five-point model and a variety of free and shared resources at CoSN’s annual conference.

By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2026

How an Ohio district built data privacy into culture

When it comes to protecting data, “don’t do anything behind closed doors,” an official from Ohio’s Westlake City Schools told CoSN attendees.

By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2026

These 4 tips are key for navigating new tech in schools

From approaching change as a grieving process to building in time for training, two district technology pros share strategies at CoSN’s annual conference.

By Roger Riddell • April 15, 2026

Inside Trump’s 3.5% budget boost for special education

The FY27 budget proposal, however, would make changes that have advocates concerned about accountability and federal supports.

By Kara Arundel • April 15, 2026

Layoffs, hiring freezes pick up in districts amid declining enrollment

From Boston to San Francisco, districts are planning for sweeping staff reductions as superintendents face tightening budgets.

By Anna Merod • April 14, 2026

Accreditation meets a changing education landscape

Access to accreditation is broadening.

By Susie Eisa, Vice President of Policy & Accreditation, Cognia • April 13, 2026

Week In Review: Districts debate 4-day school weeks and explore ‘vibe coding’

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the rescinding of Title IX settlements to the impact that pre-K has on enrollment in higher grades.

By Roger Riddell • April 13, 2026

Districts, states grapple with 4-day school week

Education leaders are weighing pros and cons as they balance calendar demands for teacher training, instructional requirements and community needs.

By Kara Arundel • April 9, 2026

We want to hear about your school district’s rising leaders

Tell us about the standout assistant principals and district administrators who are fueling achievement, positive culture and innovation in your schools.

By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2026

Week In Review: A $17.25M student data privacy settlement and the end of ESSER

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from AI’s use in reviewing books and curricula to diminishing returns for career and technical education.

By Roger Riddell • April 6, 2026

Professional development is linked to higher scores, but what works best?

Coaching and collaboration were among aspects found to be particularly useful in a review of meta-analyses by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

By Naaz Modan • April 1, 2026

3 state education chiefs share how they’re leading innovation efforts

Leaders from Connecticut, Wisconsin and Alabama explain how partnering with stakeholders and staying the course through reforms can bring improvements.

By Kara Arundel • March 30, 2026