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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Philadelphia to close 17 schools as it aims to address ‘aging’ buildings

The closures approved Thursday are part of the district’s $3 billion facilities plan, which faced strong pushback from the community.

By Anna Merod • May 4, 2026

Justice Department launches probes into 36 Illinois school districts

The agency said it would be investigating if the districts included LGBTQ+ inclusive content in classrooms and if they allowed parental opt-outs.

By Naaz Modan • May 1, 2026

Feds proceed with $5.6M special education spending study

The National Study of Special Education Spending will be the first comprehensive, federally supported look into IDEA funding in two decades.

By Kara Arundel • May 1, 2026

Why districts can no longer ignore the ed tech pushback

A school communications expert says districts need to be proactive and transparent about the ways ed tech benefits students as challenges mount.

By Anna Merod • May 1, 2026

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

From the U.S. Supreme Court turning down a case to a budget hearing with U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Naaz Modan • May 1, 2026

Education is not a ‘professional degree,’ Education Department says

The agency finalized a rule that caps federal student loans at $100,000 for those pursuing advanced education degrees.

By Anna Merod , Ben Unglesbee • April 30, 2026

Cedar Rapids Community School District to close or consolidate 7 schools

The district estimated earlier this year it could save up to $1.5 million annually per closed school building.

By Anna Merod • April 30, 2026

Stanford faces Education Department probe over racial discrimination allegations

The investigation centers on a program that aimed to professionally and financially support K-12 teachers seeking certification.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 29, 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

HHS working to restore LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention hotline

In recent testimony, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said the agency plans to relaunch the crisis hotline that was discontinued last summer.

By Naaz Modan • April 28, 2026

Teacher salaries average $74.5K nationally. Is it enough?

Inflation continues to eat away at the salary gains teachers have made in recent years, a new National Education Association report finds.

By Anna Merod • April 28, 2026

Inside the new math wars: Navigating division over teaching approaches

A new guide from the Center on Reinventing Public Education explains the divisions shaping the “science of math” — as well as areas of agreement.

By Kara Arundel • April 28, 2026

Supreme Court won’t hear gender support plan case

The petition for high court review came from parents who argued that the LGBTQ+-inclusivity measure violated their 14th Amendment rights.

By Naaz Modan • April 27, 2026