K-12 schools can soften energy-cost hikes with performance contracts, Ameresco chief says

The contracts offer a way for school districts to lock in costs as electricity prices rise, says Louis Maltezos, co-president of the energy infrastructure company.

By Joe Burns • June 25, 2026

This North Carolina district is guaranteeing a career-connected learning experience

In Guilford County, Superintendent Whitney Oakley is working with higher ed, local industry and nonprofits to bolster students’ opportunities.

By Roger Riddell • June 24, 2026

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Teacher and Staff Challenges

Federal policy changes are further complicating K-12 workforce challenges exacerbated by the pandemic, adding to debate over what’s needed to keep teachers and staff in the profession or bring them back.

By K-12 Dive staff

Week In Review: New Ed Dept interagency agreements and a district’s library overhaul

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from a rejected Supreme Court case to teacher workforce updates.

By Roger Riddell • June 22, 2026

Takeaways from the Ed Dept-HHS special ed agreement

Critics worry it will lead to a medical approach, while supporters say the collaboration will improve outcomes.

By Kara Arundel • June 18, 2026

School culture wars come to Capitol Hill

Lawmakers questioned district leaders from Chicago, San Francisco and Virginia's Loudoun County about student pronouns, gender transition and other policies.

By Kara Arundel • June 10, 2026

DC Public Schools leads nation in academic recovery. Here’s why.

A focus on strategic planning and programming drove impressive gains in the nation’s capital, writes outgoing chancellor Lewis Ferebee.

By Lewis Ferebee • June 10, 2026

Week In Review: Private school trends and the state of attendance

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the FCC’s E-rate review to another Education Department lawsuit.

By Roger Riddell • June 8, 2026

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

From a Federal Communications Commission announcement to a Philadelphia Phillies high school program, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2026

How should school leaders react to controversial student journalism?

Censoring an inconvenient story teaches the wrong lesson, may amplify the issue, and could result in legal liability for the district, experts say.

By Ed Finkel • June 2, 2026

Week In Review: Federal policies and classroom tech face pushback

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from special education data collections to Pittsburgh’s school closures.

By Roger Riddell • June 1, 2026

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

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