More high-poverty schools tap into federal policies to serve free meals

Community Eligibility Provision participation is at an all-time high, letting more schools serve free meals to students without requiring an application.

By Anna Merod • June 1, 2023

‘Science of reading’ gains more traction with Illinois literacy mandate

Amid growing adoption for the approach in curriculum plans nationwide, one expert advises that teachers should retain some agency in choosing resources.

By Lauren Barack • May 31, 2023

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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 willing are educators to carry a gun in school?

A RAND Corp. survey finds that whether teachers would choose to carry a firearm depends on location, demographics and other factors.

By Naaz Modan • May 31, 2023

Ed, Justice depts say discrimination in school discipline remains ‘significant concern’

In a joint Dear Colleague letter, the agencies promised “vigorous” enforcement of Title VI in cases of racially discriminatory discipline.

By Naaz Modan • May 31, 2023

Teacher shortages likely to ease as ESSER winds down, panelist says

Teacher pay, artificial intelligence and education reform were the focus of conversations at the Reagan Institute Summit on Education.

By Kara Arundel • May 31, 2023

Final Title IX rules delayed to October 2023

The five-month delay changes potential implementation timelines and comes as both rules received a high volume of public comments during their review periods. 

By Naaz Modan • May 30, 2023

Only one-third of districts have a full-time employee dedicated to cybersecurity

For the last six years, cybersecurity has continued to be a top concern for ed tech leaders, according to a survey by the Consortium for School Networking.

By Anna Merod • May 30, 2023

Education faces flat funding under debt ceiling deal

The bill needs approval by the House, Senate and president before a June 5 default deadline.

By Kara Arundel • May 30, 2023

Office of Ed Tech: ‘Keep humans in the loop’ when using AI in schools

Rather than having AI replace roles, educators should be central decision-makers for instruction and choose how the tech is used, new guidance says.

By Anna Merod • May 26, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the debate on using letter grades to rate schools to an advisory from the Surgeon General, what did you learn from our stories the week of May 22?

By Anna Merod • May 26, 2023

69 years after Brown v. Board, school segregation persists

Although studies have found numerous benefits of diverse schools, a new report shows segregation between White and Black students remains an issue.

By Naaz Modan • May 26, 2023

Amid rising antisemitism, Ed Dept reminds schools of obligations under Title VI

A Dear Colleague letter issued Thursday comes as incidents of antisemitism have increased almost 50% in schools.

By Naaz Modan • May 26, 2023

Justice Dept asks Supreme Court not to hear North Carolina charter school case

The case raises the question of whether a private nonprofit authorized by the state to operate a public charter school is subject to federal requirements.

By Naaz Modan • May 25, 2023

Ed Dept grants Uvalde $1.5M on anniversary as Biden calls for gun reform

The funding is meant to sustain a prior round of the same amount, which the district can use for mental health, summer programs and overtime pay.

By Naaz Modan • May 25, 2023

California governor seeks records on Florida’s textbook revisions

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is raising concerns over Florida officials’ influence on publishers whose books may be in California schools.

By Anna Merod • May 24, 2023

Federal toolkit flags 5 strategies to improve bystander reporting in schools

A resource from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and U.S. Secret Service details how schools can encourage more sharing of safety concerns.

By Anna Merod • May 24, 2023

One year later: A look back at the repercussions from the Uvalde massacre

The shooting, which killed 19 students and two teachers, has had an indelible impact on the national debate over school security and gun safety.

By Naaz Modan , Roger Riddell • May 24, 2023

Surgeon General: More safeguards needed to protect youth from social media misuse

While there's growing evidence that social media use among teens is harmful, a public health advisory also said there are benefits to the connections.

By Kara Arundel • May 24, 2023

Virginia to invest $365M in school construction

The state’s board of education spread the funds across 28 school divisions and 40 projects.

By Zachary Phillips • May 23, 2023

GAO: Training needed for administrators overseeing private school equitable services

A federal report highlights shortcomings in coordinating equitable services between public school districts and private schools across district boundaries.

By Kara Arundel • May 23, 2023

Ed Dept cracks down on book removal process by Georgia district

In a settlement considered one of the first of its kind, OCR says the district's procedure discriminated against students based on both sex and race.

By Naaz Modan • May 22, 2023

Several states look to roll back letter grading systems for schools

Most recently, the Michigan Legislature passed a bill eliminating statewide A-F grades for ranking public schools.

By Anna Merod • Updated May 23, 2023

NAEP board votes to postpone 2026 exam for a year

The board says delaying administration of the federal assessment to 2027 will put the test back on a track that doesn’t coincide with federal elections.

By Naaz Modan • May 19, 2023

Can update ease Medicaid billing for special education services?

The Education Department and HHS announced a revised guide and a parental consent proposal to eliminate reimbursement barriers.

By Kara Arundel • May 19, 2023

DeSantis signs expansion of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ to grade 8

The Florida governor approved a slew of bills Wednesday that opponents say will directly harm LGBTQ+ youth.

By Anna Merod • May 19, 2023