New York Gov. Hochul unveils direct admissions, mandatory FAFSA proposals

The initiatives, which include admitting the top 10% of high schoolers to the state’s public systems, are part of broader efforts to boost enrollment.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 12, 2024

Current child tax credit leaves out historically marginalized children

An analysis shows a reported bipartisan federal proposal would raise as many as 400,000 children above the poverty line and help 3 million children.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 12, 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

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a federal memo flagging potential fraud over school infrastructure to a state’s recent mandate on grief education, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 12, 2024

Can parents file civil suits over corporal punishment? SCOTUS declines to answer

The 5th Circuit is an outlier compared to nine other appellate courts that allow corporal discipline by school employees to be tried under federal law.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 11, 2024

Tennessee senators warn against impact of rejecting $1B in federal funds

Lawmakers warn that replacing the recurring federal funds “would come at the expense” of other investments.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 11, 2024

New Jersey mandates grief education

The lessons will focus on the physical, emotional and behavioral signs of grief and be included in state standards for health and PE.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 10, 2024

Education Department awards $32M in school infrastructure grants

Education departments in seven states received the grants. Inflation Reduction Act tax credits can also offset infrastructure upgrades.

By Joe Burns • Jan. 10, 2024

Bullying is linked to school shootings. What do schools need to know?

Bystander education and setting schoolwide expectations can play a crucial role in bullying prevention, according to child psychology experts.

By Anna Merod , Kara Arundel • Jan. 10, 2024

8 K-12 trends to watch in 2024

Chronic absenteeism, academic recovery, artificial intelligence and waning COVID relief funds are among the slate of challenges school leaders face.

By Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2024

Concerns rise over long-term financial sustainability of school meals programs

As costs and school meal debt increase, the School Nutrition Association calls for higher federal meal reimbursement rates.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2024

OIG: ‘Potential fraud, waste and abuse’ afoot in EPA Clean School Bus Program

Safeguards recommended by EPA’s inspector general are needed for the $5 billion effort to adopt zero- and low-emission school buses, said one advocate.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 8, 2024

Special ed dispute resolution trends mostly return to pre-pandemic levels

Data from a technical assistance center shows a 47% increase in written state complaints in 2021-22 over the previous year.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 8, 2024

Bill would fund AI training through schools, nonprofits

The federal bill would incorporate AI literacy as a key component of digital literacy and support training initiatives. 

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From roadblocks for a state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law to the USDA’s Summer EBT rollout, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 5, 2024

New York governor proposes $10M investment to train teachers in science of reading

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan is part of a broader “Back to Basics” initiative to shift schools to an evidence-based approach to literacy.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 5, 2024

Perry High School principal dies from injuries sustained in shooting

The Jan. 4 attack also killed a 6th grade student and injured four others.

By Roger Riddell • Updated Jan. 4, 2024

What do schools need to know about USDA’s Summer EBT program?

The federal child nutrition assistance program rolls out this summer, and over 30 states have indicated interest in participating.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 4, 2024

Iowa’s sweeping ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law hits roadblock ahead of implementation

A district court blocked portions of the controversial law that would require removal of some library books and restrict curriculum.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 3, 2024

States, districts clarify special education rules for informal removals

Education Department guidance in 2022 highlighted how shortened days are subject to IDEA’s requirements to the same extent as disciplinary removals.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 3, 2024

5 insights from top school administrators in 2023

We’ve highlighted some key insights on community voice, union negotiations, crisis management and more from this year’s conversations.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2024

Experts advise false alarm planning as swatting, hoaxes trend in 2023

Coordinating with local and federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, could help school systems minimize disruptions.

By Naaz Modan • Dec. 22, 2023

Test yourself on this year’s K-12 news

From national test score trends to litigation over student mental health concerns, what did you learn from our 2023 stories?

By Anna Merod • Dec. 22, 2023

DOL rule would promote apprenticeships, tighten program labor standards

Apprenticeships have received much attention of late as a way to funnel badly needed talent into key industries.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 22, 2023

4 key school staffing solution themes that emerged in 2023

From a looming fiscal cliff to creative recruitment and retention strategies, here’s what stood out in the past year of our Staffed Up coverage.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 22, 2023

FTC proposes tighter limits on using children’s data

The Federal Trade Commission’s suggested COPPA Rule changes include limits to targeted advertising and push notifications.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 21, 2023