Where IVF benefits stand in the age of Trump

“Comprehensive fertility benefits, parental leave, and return to work support can make a meaningful difference to employees,” a senior principal in Mercer’s health and benefits team said.

By Ginger Christ • May 12, 2025

PowerSchool data breach leads to school extortion attempts

A threat actor has contacted multiple school districts demanding payments related to student and staff data stolen in a December breach.

By Anna Merod • May 9, 2025

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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

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From proposed K-12 budget cuts to a push for new high school graduation requirements, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • May 9, 2025

Senate approves repeal of E-rate Wi-Fi hotspots for schools, libraries

A Senate resolution passed under the Congressional Review Act would overturn coverage of the devices in the federal broadband assistance program.

By Anna Merod • May 8, 2025

Do transgender student athletics fall under DOGE Subcommittee jurisdiction?

A Wednesday hearing on Title IX issues by the recently created House subcommittee quickly deteriorated into debate over the group’s purpose.

By Naaz Modan • May 8, 2025

School districts say losing E-rate would have ‘catastrophic’ impact

The Supreme Court is expected to rule this term on the fate of the federal program that subsidizes affordable internet services in schools and libraries.

By Anna Merod • May 8, 2025

CTE grants for Native American and Hawaiian students retracted by Education Department

The department said the nearly $21.6 million grant competitions do not "align with the objectives established by the Trump Administration.”

By Naaz Modan • May 8, 2025

Parents, students seek to block Education Department OCR practices

A motion filed Monday alleges the agency has "functionally ended the processing of scores of complaints." 

By Naaz Modan • May 8, 2025

Judge orders Education Department to restore COVID spending extensions

The reprieve only applies to the 16 states and the District of Columbia that sued for access to the funds.

By Kara Arundel • May 7, 2025

Trump administration court filing may spell end of overtime final rule

The U.S. Department of Labor is still reconsidering the Biden-era effort to expand overtime pay eligibility, according to court documents.

By Ryan Golden • May 6, 2025

Maine scores victory in Title IX feud with Trump administration

A court-approved settlement agreement between USDA and the state prohibits the federal government from freezing USDA funds to the state.

By Naaz Modan • May 5, 2025

$1B to support student mental health is gone. Schools fear what’s next.

Funds for more school mental health professionals were discontinued due to “conflict” with Trump administration priorities, the Education Department said.

By Anna Merod • May 5, 2025

Trump’s FY26 budget would slash more than $4.5B from K-12

The plan would turn Title I and IDEA into single, separate grants, zero out key teacher grants, and add $60 million for charter schools.

By Naaz Modan • May 2, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a challenge to an education civil rights law to the new COPPA Rule’s implementation, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • May 2, 2025

Lawsuit challenges Trump ICE raid policy, citing LAUSD activity

Plaintiffs also included reports of attendance rates that "dropped in half" and an "influx of parents picking up their children" mid-day in districts nationwide.

By Naaz Modan • May 1, 2025

Federal cuts reduce scope of Nation’s Report Card

A number of voluntary NAEP subjects have been cut over the next eight years, including writing for all grades.

By Naaz Modan • May 1, 2025

School meal participation on the rise amid growing interest in CEP

Student participation rose 8% for school breakfasts and 6.8% for lunches between 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, according to FRAC.

By Anna Merod • May 1, 2025

Supreme Court could allow creation of nation’s first religious public school

Though the court's conservative majority appeared open to such a school’s creation, liberal justices raised questions on curricula and discrimination.

By Naaz Modan • April 30, 2025

How tariff uncertainties are already impacting school purchasing

District leaders point to "whiplash" for school purchases on everything from laptops to paper products as the Trump administration changes trade policies.

By Anna Merod • April 30, 2025

What’s next for the registered teacher apprenticeship movement?

To keep high-quality programs running, it's crucial to have sustainable financing and to amplify district and state voices.

By Anna Merod • April 30, 2025

Congress passes bill criminalizing illicit deepfakes as students are targeted

The bipartisan Take It Down Act aims to combat sexually explicit images generated by artificial intelligence — a growing issue for schools nationwide.

By Anna Merod • April 29, 2025

Justices seem puzzled by district’s argument in disability case

Consequences for districts' financial liability in Section 504 and ADA cases are on the line in a case turning on the legal standards to be used.

By Naaz Modan • April 28, 2025

19 states sue Education Department over anti-DEI efforts

A coalition of attorneys general contends that the agency’s Title VI certification directive places “onerous” and “excruciatingly difficult” demands on states.

By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2025

IDEA services for infants, toddlers brace for budget impacts

The Part C early intervention program is stable for now, but advocates and researchers are worried about potential cuts to Medicaid and appropriations.

By Kara Arundel • April 28, 2025

New COPPA Rule to take effect in June

The Federal Trade Commission’s amended final rule expands parental control over companies that collect children’s data.

By Anna Merod • April 25, 2025