Texas bill would require all schools to have armed security officers

The legislation would also require mental health training for employees who regularly interact with students.

By Naaz Modan • June 5, 2023

Arizona’s universal school voucher program could cost an estimated $900M

The state’s legislative budget committee is hesitant to accept the Arizona Department of Education’s estimates, as critics say the program will “bankrupt” the state.

By Anna Merod • June 5, 2023

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English Learners

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

4 ways to brace for school safety plan leaks following a cyberattack

Among K-12 safety and cybersecurity experts’ suggestions are storing sensitive security plans separately and balancing what’s shared publicly.

By Anna Merod • June 5, 2023

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

From school districts suing social media companies to a delay on final Title IX rules, what did you learn from our stories the week of May 29?

By Anna Merod • June 2, 2023

Education spared from severe cuts with signing of debt ceiling deal

Nondefense programs would see flat funding in FY 2024, and the rescission of COVID-19 funds would not apply to K-12.

By Kara Arundel • Updated June 5, 2023

Texas appoints new superintendent, board for Houston ISD

The leadership change for the state’s largest district follows the announcement of a takeover in March.

By Naaz Modan • June 1, 2023

‘Wave’ of litigation expected as schools fight social media companies

Districts are joining a complaint against Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, but some doubt the firms can be blamed for teens’ mental health struggles.

By Kara Arundel • June 1, 2023

More high-poverty schools tap into federal policies to serve free meals

Community Eligibility Provision participation is at an all-time high, letting more schools serve free meals to students without requiring an application.

By Anna Merod • June 1, 2023

‘Science of reading’ gains more traction with Illinois literacy mandate

Amid growing adoption for the approach in curriculum plans nationwide, one expert advises that teachers should retain some agency in choosing resources.

By Lauren Barack • May 31, 2023

How willing are educators to carry a gun in school?

A RAND Corp. survey finds that whether teachers would choose to carry a firearm depends on location, demographics and other factors.

By Naaz Modan • May 31, 2023

Ed, Justice depts say discrimination in school discipline remains ‘significant concern’

In a joint Dear Colleague letter, the agencies promised “vigorous” enforcement of Title VI in cases of racially discriminatory discipline.

By Naaz Modan • May 31, 2023

Teacher shortages likely to ease as ESSER winds down, panelist says

Teacher pay, artificial intelligence and education reform were the focus of conversations at the Reagan Institute Summit on Education.

By Kara Arundel • May 31, 2023

Final Title IX rules delayed to October 2023

The five-month delay changes potential implementation timelines and comes as both rules received a high volume of public comments during their review periods. 

By Naaz Modan • May 30, 2023

Only one-third of districts have a full-time employee dedicated to cybersecurity

For the last six years, cybersecurity has continued to be a top concern for ed tech leaders, according to a survey by the Consortium for School Networking.

By Anna Merod • May 30, 2023

Education faces flat funding under debt ceiling deal

The bill needs approval by the House, Senate and president before a June 5 default deadline.

By Kara Arundel • May 30, 2023

Office of Ed Tech: ‘Keep humans in the loop’ when using AI in schools

Rather than having AI replace roles, educators should instead be central decision-makers for instruction and choose how the tech is used, new guidance says.

By Anna Merod • May 26, 2023

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

From the debate on using letter grades to rate schools to an advisory from the Surgeon General, what did you learn from our stories the week of May 22?

By Anna Merod • May 26, 2023

69 years after Brown v. Board, school segregation persists

Although studies have found numerous benefits of diverse schools, a new report shows segregation between White and Black students remains an issue.

By Naaz Modan • May 26, 2023

Amid rising antisemitism, Ed Dept reminds schools of obligations under Title VI

A Dear Colleague letter issued Thursday comes as incidents of antisemitism have increased almost 50% in schools.

By Naaz Modan • May 26, 2023

Justice Dept asks Supreme Court not to hear North Carolina charter school case

The case raises the question of whether a private nonprofit authorized by the state to operate a public charter school is subject to federal requirements.

By Naaz Modan • May 25, 2023

Ed Dept grants Uvalde $1.5M on anniversary as Biden calls for gun reform

The funding is meant to sustain a prior round of the same amount, which the district can use for mental health, summer programs and overtime pay.

By Naaz Modan • May 25, 2023

California governor seeks records on Florida’s textbook revisions

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is raising concerns over Florida officials’ influence on publishers whose books may be in California schools.

By Anna Merod • May 24, 2023

Federal toolkit flags 5 strategies to improve bystander reporting in schools

A resource from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and U.S. Secret Service details how schools can encourage more sharing of safety concerns.

By Anna Merod • May 24, 2023

One year later: A look back at the repercussions from the Uvalde massacre

The shooting, which killed 19 students and two teachers, has had an indelible impact on the national debate over school security and gun safety.

By Naaz Modan , Roger Riddell • May 24, 2023

Surgeon General: More safeguards needed to protect youth from social media misuse

While there's growing evidence that social media use among teens is harmful, a public health advisory also said there are benefits to the connections.

By Kara Arundel • May 24, 2023