Heading into the workforce, the youngest Gen Zers seem cautiously optimistic

Generation Z’s confidence at work has long wavered amid numerous societal shifts, previous research has shown.

By Caroline Colvin • May 15, 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

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

Education Department shutters Office of English Language Acquisition

The office was the federal agency’s only arm dedicated to ensuring that English learners and immigrant students gained English proficiency.

By Naaz Modan • May 14, 2026

3 takeaways from McMahon hearing on Ed Dept priorities

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon highlighted reforms but faced criticism over inactivity in OCR and other agency changes.

By Kara Arundel • May 14, 2026

Is the push for tighter school security at odds with student well-being?

As limited resources push districts to harden security systems, schools should be mindful of potential harms, says a Learning Policy Institute researcher.

By Joe Burns • May 14, 2026

Ed Department to release $144M for special education, early intervention

The Wednesday announcement also included guidance to states on using IDEA funds to help expectant parents of children with disabilities.

By Kara Arundel • May 13, 2026

Feds propose rule to help employers expand fertility benefit coverage

The proposal addresses a key plank in President Donald Trump’s labor agenda and would exempt fertility benefits from the requirements of some federal health coverage laws.

By Ryan Golden • May 13, 2026

Canvas owner reaches ‘agreement’ with threat actors after data breach

Cybersecurity experts suggest that Instructure appears to have made a ransomware payment, which the FBI highly discourages.

By Anna Merod • May 12, 2026

Cellphone ban led to improved learning, attendance in Florida district

Suspension rates, however, spiked — particularly for Black students — in the first school year with limits in place, an Education Next paper says.

By Kara Arundel • May 12, 2026

Most districts now have 1:1 device programs. Pushback, finances could change that.

CoSN’s annual State of Ed Tech survey found 38% of ed tech leaders expect reduced funding to impact such initiatives.

By Anna Merod • May 12, 2026

Judge denies pause on ICE enforcement on school grounds

A federal judge said the Trump administration's 2025 policy change didn't alter the agency's authority to pursue such actions.

By Naaz Modan • May 11, 2026

Large shares of banned books feature people of color or are nonfiction, report says

Only 10% included "on the page" sexual experiences, or what others have called "pornography," according to PEN America.

By Naaz Modan • May 11, 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

Antisemitic incidents drop — but not at K-12 schools, says Anti-Defamation League

Incidents on college campuses, however, plummeted from 1,700 in 2024 to 583 in 2025, according to an audit report.

By Naaz Modan • May 8, 2026

Some states reconsider private school voucher investments

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says states should focus on financially supporting public K-12 systems.

By Kara Arundel • May 8, 2026

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

From a cybersecurity incident at an ed tech company to new Department of Justice probes into schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • May 8, 2026

9 in 10 LGBTQ+ youth say policies related to their identity have caused stress

Over half experienced bullying, making them more likely to report significantly higher rates of attempting suicide than their peers, a Trevor Project says.

By Naaz Modan • May 8, 2026

Education Department accuses LAUSD of protecting sexual predators

The agency claims a district agreement with its union allows sexual predators to be "reassigned" to other schools, but the district said that is "not true."

By Naaz Modan • May 7, 2026

School cellphone bans improve discipline over time, but academic impacts are limited, study says

A National Bureau of Economic Research paper finds such restrictions had little impact on attendance, attention and perceived online bullying.

By Kara Arundel • May 6, 2026

OCR resolved only 1% of cases in 2025, Sanders reports

The findings from Sen. Bernie Sanders' office come the same week Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the agency was "not processing cases as quickly as we should."

By Naaz Modan • May 6, 2026

Antisemitism allegations reach National Education Association

NEA discriminated against Jewish members by allowing pro-Palestinian activity that promoted "a hostile environment," a Brandeis Center complaint filed with EEOC alleges.

By Naaz Modan • May 5, 2026

Instructure confirms cybersecurity incident

The ed tech company that operates Canvas said information impacted by the data breach includes messages, names, email addresses and student ID numbers.

By Anna Merod • May 5, 2026

Schools spend $4B on physical safety measures. Here’s what research says they should do instead.

The best way to keep students safe is through trusting relationships and positive school climates, says the Learning Policy Institute.

By Kara Arundel • May 5, 2026

Proposal to ban AI companions for minors advances in Senate

As the GUARD Act awaits floor action, other state and federal moves to limit such chatbots among children and teens are also gaining traction.

By Anna Merod • May 4, 2026

67% of high school graduates opting against college cite cost-of-living concerns, poll finds

New survey data from EAB suggests “a growing emphasis on immediate economic needs,” a report from the consultancy said.

By Laura Spitalniak • May 4, 2026