Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a potential major school food service acquisition to an executive order impacting schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Oct. 4, 2024

These 6 steps are key for responding to anonymous school threats

Recent guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency aims to help schools bolster their strategies as threats persist.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 3, 2024

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2025 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

Are preschoolers getting enough outdoor time?

A NIEER policy brief shows most state preschool programs don’t require outdoor time, but some have model programs to expose children to nature.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 2, 2024

ASBO ‘24: School business officials tackle tough issues

K-12 finance pros and district leaders shared strategies for handling school crises, using AI, managing workers’ comp and addressing special ed costs.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 2, 2024

Sodexo mulls acquisition of food service competitor Aramark

The potential deal involves two major players in the school food service management business.

By Joe Burns , Anna Merod • Oct. 1, 2024

The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2025

Major issues on the agenda include school leadership best practices, ed tech innovations, cybersecurity, the always-changing policy landscape and more.

By K-12 Dive staff • Updated June 26, 2025

For Houston superintendent, there’s nothing piecemeal about school turnarounds

Appointed to lead Texas’ largest district during a state takeover last year, Mike Miles is embracing a model of wholescale systemic change.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 1, 2024

With ESSER expiration, COVID-19 spending prepares for finale

Today is the American Rescue Plan's obligation deadline, but spending continues through Jan. 28, 2025 — or longer for localities with an extension.

By Kara Arundel • Updated Sept. 30, 2024

Education Department begins resolving discrimination cases related to Israel-Hamas war

The federal agency received an influx of Title VI complaints following Oct. 7. It has resolved four so far with many more waiting to be addressed.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 30, 2024

Where does teacher diversity stand?

With students of color comprising 52% of public school enrollment in 2022-23, new data illustrates the extent to which the “representation gap” persists.

By Anna Merod • Updated Sept. 27, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From one strategy to handle rising special education costs to the number of teachers impacted by gun violence, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Sept. 27, 2024

Biden administration issues executive order to improve active shooter drills

The order calls for federal agencies to help schools more effectively prepare for active shooter drills while preventing or minimizing potential trauma.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 27, 2024

A lethal tornado struck. How did the district respond and recover?

Moore Public Schools administrators share lessons learned from that tragic day when seven students were killed in Oklahoma.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 26, 2024

Schools lack supports for victims of sexually explicit deepfake and real images

Only 36% of teachers say their school has a fair process that adequately helps victims of deepfake "non-consensual intimate imagery," a CDT report found.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 26, 2024

How AI could benefit school business officials

From grant applications to budget narratives, administrators are cautiously digging into ways artificial intelligence can streamline daily operations.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 25, 2024

Scathing GAO reports blame Education Department leaders for FAFSA mess

A monthslong investigation found the department failed to properly oversee vendors and communicate with colleges and students.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 24, 2024

Districts balk at 2024 Title IX rule amid legal turmoil

The regulation’s complicated implementation has led some districts, even where the rule is legally in effect, to forego compliance.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 24, 2024

Black girls face disproportionate discipline rates in every state

A Government Accountability Office report finds colorism, gender stereotypes and biased views of Black girls contribute to the disparities.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 23, 2024

How can districts control the growing costs of special education?

One K-12 finance expert suggests districts scrutinize their special education budgets to get a hold on rising related costs, such as staffing.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 23, 2024

Despite growing gun violence concerns, teachers say drills don’t help

Active shooter drills can be stressful for students, but just 16% of teachers say their schools have adults monitoring students for signs of trauma in real time.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 20, 2024

3 ways districts can better manage workers’ comp programs

Ensuring a strong reporting system and investigating claims immediately are crucial, says a K-12 finance expert.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 20, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From high school sports participation to the latest on COVID-19 academic recovery, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 20, 2024

Student cellphone limits raise concerns over disability rights

Advocates say screen time limits could hinder access to general curriculum for students with disabilities.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 19, 2024

Are schools communicating their AI policies to students well enough?

Some 37% of teens said they were unsure if their school had developed rules on AI use, according to a Common Sense Media survey.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 18, 2024

Stronger enforcement needed against youth e-cigarette use

An Illinois principal writes that vaping companies that target their products to teens often receive little more than a warning letter. 

By Marcus Belin • Sept. 18, 2024