Special education advocates focus on funding, mental health and teacher shortages

The field is struggling with teacher and staff vacancies, as well as growing demands for services, CEC and CASE members say.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 1, 2024

Title IX rule blocked in more than half of states — just as it takes effect

The Education Department clarified on Thursday that it will continue enforcing the 2020 rule in states where the new rule is enjoined.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 1, 2024

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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

How registered principal apprenticeships are filling gaps 1 year in

North Dakota education leaders say they rolled out the model to better address teacher shortages and improve student achievement.

By Anna Merod • July 31, 2024

New York bans realistic active shooter drills in schools

Starting this school year, drills must be "trauma-informed" and conducted in a "developmentally and age-appropriate manner."

By Naaz Modan • July 31, 2024

Financial barriers prevented low-income students from accessing summer learning

Districts used summer programs to address academic lags following the pandemic but anticipate curbing them as federal COVID-19 funding dries up.

By Naaz Modan • July 31, 2024

Senate passes bipartisan bills to protect children, teens online

One of the bills, the Kids Online Safety Act, is stirring concerns over censorship and schools’ ability to use ed tech.

By Anna Merod • July 31, 2024

California law shuns ‘emotional disturbance’ term in special education

Supporters say using the term “emotional disability” will help remove stigma from mental health challenges among students.

By Kara Arundel • July 30, 2024

Georgia flip-flops on AP African American studies course

Schools will be able to use state funding to offer an AP African American Studies course that has faced scrutiny in other conservative-leaning states.

By Naaz Modan • July 29, 2024

What does Universal Service Fund ruling mean for E-rate?

A 5th Circuit decision could leave schools and libraries hanging on funds that help provide them with affordable internet services.

By Anna Merod • July 26, 2024

Federal judge blocks Title IX rule in another 6 states

With the ruling, the regulations have now been put on pause in at least 21 states. 

By Natalie Schwartz • July 26, 2024

Confused, upset, exhausted: Frustrations mount over Title IX rule rollout

School districts are still seeking guidance from the Education Department as the Aug. 1 deadline looms and injunctions complicate the rule’s implementation.

By Naaz Modan • July 26, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new learning recovery data to one state’s pushback on teacher layoffs, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • July 26, 2024

House panel subpoenas Education Department for FAFSA rollout records

The move comes after two top Republicans accused the agency of stonewalling a government watchdog’s probe into the rocky debut of the new form.

By Natalie Schwartz • July 26, 2024

Biden administration heightens calls for Congress to protect youth on social media

An interagency task force called for lawmakers to pass legislation that would hold online providers more accountable for students’ safety.

By Anna Merod • July 25, 2024

Moody’s weighs school district budget resilience as ESSER ends

School districts' resilience will depend partly on how they generate revenue and also on their reserves, according to a Moody’s report released this week.

By Naaz Modan • July 24, 2024

Charter schools struggle to meet special education needs

A study by the Center for Learner Equity uncovers pain points and suggests ways to improve practices.

By Kara Arundel • July 24, 2024

5 things to know before Title IX rule’s Aug. 1 implementation date

The rule will likely lead to an uptick in complaints and decisions for district leaders to make. And there are still options for states where it’s on hold.

By Naaz Modan • July 24, 2024

Administration asks Supreme Court to allow partial Title IX rule enforcement where blocked

The Education Department will appeal lower court decisions temporarily halting the rule over its LGBTQI+ protections, but wants to enforce other parts.

By Naaz Modan • July 23, 2024

Court order in Louisiana Ten Commandments law: Don’t put up the posters yet

The new requirement to post the Ten Commandments in every public school and college classroom is still slated to kick in at the start of 2025.

By Naaz Modan • July 23, 2024

What we learned at the National Conference on School Leadership

The gathering brought together elementary and secondary principals to share best practices on infusing joy in learning, improving special education and more.

By Kara Arundel • July 22, 2024

Michigan fights Ed Dept’s findings of COVID-era student disability violations

In an escalating back-and-forth between OCR and Michigan, the state calls the disability discrimination findings "meritless."

By Kara Arundel • July 22, 2024

California pushes back on teacher layoffs as ESSER fiscal cliff looms

Districts’ rescission of layoff notices and the state’s suspension of K-12 staff reductions point to the power of educator unions, says one finance expert.

By Anna Merod • July 22, 2024

Training, rapid response tools crucial to school safety

A Michigan superintendent details how tragedy in a nearby district influenced his school system’s efforts to enhance its safety measures.

By Jim Fish • July 19, 2024

FCC approves E-rate expansion to cover Wi-Fi hotspots for students

The move builds upon Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel’s efforts to close the “homework gap” for students who lack home internet access.

By Anna Merod • July 19, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the Education Department’s new AI guidance to a call to curb chronic absenteeism, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • July 19, 2024