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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Week In Review: Web accessibility rules and federal school choice

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from limits on tech in schools to the latest on book challenges.

By Roger Riddell • April 27, 2026

How is the STEM teacher pipeline faring in high-need schools?

Raising teacher pay and investing in a federal scholarship program could help with recruitment and retention, research suggests.

By Anna Merod • April 27, 2026

OCR launches antisemitism probe into New York City schools

The Title VI investigation grew out of complaints over seminars conducted by a pro-Palestinian teachers' group, the U.S. Education Department said.

By Naaz Modan • April 24, 2026

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

From extended web accessibility deadlines to a Supreme Court case on universal pre-K, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • April 24, 2026

2025 broke record for censorship: Less than 3% of book challenges came from parents

Groups or government officials initiated 92% of challenges, and two-thirds overall ended in removals, according to an American Library Association report.

By Naaz Modan • April 23, 2026

LAUSD imposes screen time limits starting in 2026-27

One Los Angeles Unified School District board member said the policy curbing technology use in schools will “help lead the nation” on similar efforts.

By Anna Merod • April 22, 2026

Texas can require schools to display 10 Commandments, 5th Circuit says

The decision is a win for conservatives who have sought to incorporate religion in public schools — and brings the issue one step closer to the Supreme Court.

By Naaz Modan • April 22, 2026

27 states want to opt into federal school choice program

States are awaiting rules defining a formal process to join the program, which is set to launch Jan. 1, 2027.

By Kara Arundel • April 22, 2026