FBI foils ransomware network that targeted school districts

The Hive ransomware ring received over $100 million in ransoms since 2021 by attacking school districts, hospitals and critical infrastructure globally.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 27, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new K-12 cybersecurity guidance to an expansive preschool initiative in Hawaii, what did you learn from this week's stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 27, 2023

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Equity in Education

From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.

By K-12 Dive staff

Hawaii outlines plan for 465 more pre-K classrooms by 2032

Large-scale early learning programs can have many benefits but there are instructional and financial considerations, says a McKinsey & Co. report.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 26, 2023

CISA: K-12 cybersecurity change falls on leaders, not just IT staff

A report mandated by the K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 calls for multi-factor authentication, strong training programs and partnerships to raise awareness.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 26, 2023

Texas lawmaker seeks compensation for victims of Uvalde, other shootings

Two bills introduced Tuesday would require payments for school shooting victims and hold law enforcement liable for inaction.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 25, 2023

New Mexico bill would hold schools accountable for ventilation improvements

The bill would require schools to test their ventilation systems at least every five years, and make recommended changes by a certified technician.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 24, 2023

Florida says rejected AP African American Studies course ‘lacks educational value’

The state’s education department and governor defended the department’s decision to reject the course, which they said violated Florida’s anti-CRT law.

By Naaz Modan • Updated Jan. 25, 2023

Required Florida training tells educators to ‘err on the side of caution’ for library materials

The training also makes clear that teachers violating the restrictions could face a felony charge, which can result in up to 5 years in prison.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 23, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From charter school funding to Supreme Court arguments in a significant case, what did you learn from this week's stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 20, 2023

Baron Davis resigns as superintendent of South Carolina’s Richland School District Two

The popular leader’s departure followed a six-hour closed-door school board meeting and comes amid a state report highlighting, among other things, trustees’ behavior.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 19, 2023

SCOTUS hears case that could change IDEA dispute resolution

The case could result in barriers for school districts seeking to resolve IDEA claims, one legal expert said. 

By Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • Jan. 19, 2023

Survey: More than half of parents considering new schools for their children

The National School Choice Awareness Foundation poll’s findings come as public school enrollment is projected to fall by 4% within a decade.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 18, 2023

Should students have to change clothes for PE class?

Some schools are maintaining relaxed pandemic-era physical education dress codes, while others are sticking with policies requiring PE uniforms.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 17, 2023

California county’s superintendent ousters highlight growing concerns in communities

Contentious decisions to remove superintendents without cause have raised concerns about due process and students’ best interests.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 13, 2023

These 4 charts explain federal fiscal 2023 K-12 spending

Though some of the Biden administration’s ambitious requests weren’t met, Congress still raised budgets across a number of programs.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 13, 2023

Majority of districts report increase in meal debt since pandemic waiver’s end

A School Nutrition Association survey also finds a drop in average daily school meal participation since a policy providing free meals to all students expired.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 12, 2023

Just 24% of public schools feel ‘very prepared’ for active shooters

NCES data suggests a lack of confidence in school safety preparedness after a record year of school shootings.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 12, 2023

Cyberattack forces Iowa’s largest school district to cancel classes

The scope of the cyber incident at Des Moines Public Schools is still unknown as the district works to recover its network.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 11, 2023

Seattle Public Schools sues social media companies amid youth mental health crisis

Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and TikTok played a major role in harming students’ mental health, the district’s lawsuit claims.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 11, 2023

Meta calls for increased regulation of child safety online

The social media giant wants more coordinated action after its first-ever Youth Safety and Well-Being Summit.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 11, 2023

Panel: Trauma of preschool suspensions, expulsions is long-lasting

Teacher, family and student supports are needed to end exclusionary discipline of young children, speakers said in a Hunt Institute webinar.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 10, 2023

Louisiana superintendent calls for removing TikTok from school devices

TikTok’s “lack of data privacy measures are extremely concerning,” said the state’s superintendent of education in a memo advising schools to ban the app.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 10, 2023

Virginia Foxx reclaims chair of House education committee

North Carolina Republican promises vigorous oversight of the federal government and stopping the Biden administration's regulatory agenda.

By Rick Seltzer , Kara Arundel • Jan. 10, 2023

States eye universal school meals ahead of legislative sessions

With little hope in an immediate federal pathway to secure free school meals for all, states are increasingly looking to institute their own policies.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2023

Obtaining Medicaid billing consent burdensome to staff, concerning to parents

Recent federal efforts to improve Medicaid school-based services and administrative processes have advocates hopeful.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 5, 2023