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

From a U.S. Supreme Court decision to school closures in one of the nation’s largest districts, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Naaz Modan • March 6, 2026

McMahon: Education Department shutdown is still the goal

One year into the job, the education secretary is setting her sights on improving literacy and expanding school choice. 

By Kara Arundel • March 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: The special education population is on the rise

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from new interagency agreements to the State of the Union.

By Roger Riddell • March 2, 2026

The hidden driver of school stability: a conversation on belonging

Stronger adult systems build belonging—and better student outcomes.

By Dr. Richard Carranza and Dr. Ruby Ababio-Fernandez • March 2, 2026

Cardona: Student mental health cannot be a ‘red or blue’ issue

From the student suicide rate to consequences of misusing artificial intelligence, the former education secretary says the need for supports is urgent.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2026

Week In Review: Humanizing the superintendency, and lost instruction due to winter weather

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the end of a 60-year-old desegregation case to a Texas district's proposal to close 12 schools.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 23, 2026

Learning the reason behind students’ struggles sets them up for testing success

A California principal writes that digging into the “why” behind student confusion and frustration helped fuel significant achievement gains at his school.

By Rudy Sandoval • Feb. 20, 2026

Week In Review: Strategic staffing models and DC’s math gains

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from Title IX resolutions to the impact of E-rate expansion cuts.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2026

‘I get vilified’: How superintendents can lead with humanity

Skillful storytelling and building a rapport with your community before tragedy strikes can help bring out the human side of the superintendency.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 17, 2026

How special educators can help students when ICE comes to town

Special educators in St. Paul, Minnesota, are turning to COVID-19-era resources to help some impacted students access learning virtually.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 11, 2026

Week In Review: ICE on school grounds and FY26 education funding

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from new data on ransomware to tech accessibility rules.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 2026

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

Trump signs $79B education funding bill into law

The FY 26 funding measure provides specific guardrails for allocated grant money at the Education Department.

By Kara Arundel • Updated Feb. 3, 2026

Uncertainty is the new normal in education. Here’s how leaders can protect classrooms.

Children’s education must not fall victim to the ebb and flow of politics, writes Dan Domenech, former AASA executive director.

By Dan Domenech • Feb. 3, 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

Senators debate whether school choice harms or helps public schools

Supporters of private school choice tout opportunities to innovate, while critics worry about the financial stability of public schools.

By Kara Arundel • 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

How a California district embraces student-centered counseling

A low-income district east of San Jose has become a “bright spot” for tackling absenteeism with an approach focused on data and student interactions.

By Ed Finkel • Jan. 22, 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

Houston ISD families report positive outlook following takeover

Data shows particularly positive perceptions toward learning progress and district improvement among families at targeted improvement schools.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 20, 2026

Week In Review: School shootings drop and SCOTUS hears trans athletics cases

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from a slew of new Title IX probes to debates over tech in schools.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 20, 2026

What 250 school leaders say about the state of K-12 facilities

A new survey dives into school leaders’ biggest facility concerns and urgent renovation needs.

Jan. 20, 2026

How can we create the conditions to inspire young leaders to say ‘yes’ to teaching careers?

Innovative staffing models may be part of the solution, writes the executive director of Teach For America Bay Area in California.

By Beatrice Viramontes • Jan. 15, 2026