Cardona: ‘Low expectations’ for Black students continue today

The heads of the U.S. Education and Justice departments acknowledged the struggle to meet Brown v. Board's promise at an anniversary event.

By Naaz Modan • May 16, 2024

Iowa law requires personalized teaching plans to boost K-6 literacy

The new legislation follows a literacy priority outlined by Gov. Kim Reynolds in her Condition of the State address in January.

By Naaz Modan • May 15, 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

Study finds uncertainty with long-term benefits of preschool

While the short-term effectiveness of pre-K is well-documented, more research is needed about successful outcomes in school and beyond, researchers say.

By Kara Arundel • May 15, 2024

Summer programming cuts expected despite need for expansion

Summer programs already offer less academic instruction than recommended, and the end of COVID-19 aid could impact that further.

By Naaz Modan • May 15, 2024

Book removals land OCR complaints for Florida, Georgia districts

The complaints allege hostile environments for LGBTQ+ and students of color were created by discriminatory board member behavior.

By Naaz Modan • May 14, 2024

DOE recognizes 13 school districts for efficiency, healthy school efforts

There is also a nationwide drive to boost indoor air quality and health in schools, backed by experts and data pointing to improved student performance.

By Joe Burns • May 13, 2024

How a CISA proposal could impact K-12 cyber incident reporting

Nonprofit K12 Security Information Exchange has backed the requirement for schools to disclose cyber incidents as generally “appropriate.”

By Anna Merod • May 13, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From anticipated trends in after-school programming to federal investments in FAFSA outreach efforts, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • May 10, 2024

West Virginia declares state of emergency amid FAFSA rollout challenges

Completion rates for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid have declined nearly 40% in the state.

By Anna Merod • May 9, 2024

GOP lawmakers call for staff, teacher firings in antisemitic incidents

School leaders detailed the steps they’re taking in response to Republicans’ claims that they aren’t doing enough to confront faith-based hate.

By Naaz Modan • May 9, 2024

How schools can vet AI tools to protect student data

Guidance released by the Future of Privacy Forum clarifies best practices for districts looking to implement the emerging technology.

By Anna Merod • May 9, 2024

When are students ready for Algebra I?

NWEA recommends schools use assessment outcomes data and guidance for staff to help determine benchmarks for course readiness.

By Kara Arundel • May 8, 2024

Cardona pushes for more OCR funding given increased caseload

The Education Department is seeking a 16% increase in funding to allow the Office for Civil Rights to add more staff and more quickly resolve complaints.

By Naaz Modan • May 8, 2024

Initiative launched to improve ed tech cybersecurity

The Partnership for Advancing Cybersecurity in Education aims to unite ed tech vendors and cybersecurity professionals to address K-12 cyber threats.

By Anna Merod • May 8, 2024

Public school spending rose, while revenues fell during pandemic

Annual spending for public schools increased nearly 2% in 2021-22, while state and local revenues took a hit around the same time, NCES found.

By Naaz Modan • Updated May 8, 2024

Education Department boosts FAFSA outreach efforts to close completion gap

The agency announced a $50 million effort to provide more support to students and families in light of the botched rollout of the new form.

By Kara Arundel • May 6, 2024

How can schools prepare for ADA digital accessibility requirements?

A new U.S. Department of Justice rule aims to ensure that state and local government web content and mobile apps are accessible for people with disabilities.

By Kara Arundel • May 6, 2024

Net neutrality is back. What does that mean for schools?

The FCC restored a national standard that prevents providers from creating “pay-to-play internet fast lanes,” which could help ease the digital divide.

By Anna Merod • May 3, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From state Title IX lawsuits against the Education Department to ESSER spending extensions, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • May 3, 2024

Title IX lawsuits escalate: 15 states now suing

A flurry of lawsuits this week claim the Department of Education overstepped its authority when it finalized a Title IX rule including LGTBQ+ protections.

By Naaz Modan • May 2, 2024

Cybersecurity improvements a priority for majority of school districts

The percentage of districts using two-factor authentication jumped from 40% to 72% between 2022 and 2024, according to a CoSN survey.

By Anna Merod • May 2, 2024

School districts’ gifted student support, identification ‘mediocre at best’

A Fordham Institute study finds that universal screening is on the rise, but programs remain limited in scope and with questionable content value.

By Anna Merod • May 1, 2024

Majority of LGBTQ+ students’ mental health impacted by recent policies

Some 84% of LGBTQ+ youth report wanting mental health care, but half said they couldn’t access it, The Trevor Project’s annual report shows.

By Naaz Modan • May 1, 2024

FAFSA, college protests dominate hearing on proposed FY25 education budget

"We're doing everything everyday to make it right," U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona told senators of complications with the new FAFSA.

By Kara Arundel • April 30, 2024

A Missouri registered apprenticeship program helps fill special education teaching vacancies

Half the state’s special educators still lack proper certifications, but Missouri State’s Pathways for Paraprofessionals Program is showing signs of success.

By Anna Merod • April 30, 2024