USDA proposes lower threshold for schools, districts to qualify for free meals

The proposed rule would expand access to the Community Eligibility Provision as a step toward securing universal school meals nationwide.

By Anna Merod • March 23, 2023

New FAFSA will debut in December, Education Department says

Typically the student financial aid form goes live in October every year, but it’s in the process of being simplified.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 22, 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 is New York setting the standard for implementing student data privacy policies?

A Future of Privacy Forum report shares how the state used its Educational Service Agency model to leverage new district regulations over student privacy.

By Anna Merod • March 22, 2023

Supreme Court rules against district in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools special ed case

The decision means students and families will not have to exhaust the IDEA process to claim damages under ADA.

By Naaz Modan , Kara Arundel • Updated March 21, 2023

LAUSD cancels classes as employees begin 3-day strike

Last-minute negotiations failed to ward off the strike Monday after SEIU Local 99 said the district breached a confidentiality agreement.

By Roger Riddell • March 21, 2023

By The Numbers: What potential budget cuts to Ed Dept would look like

Among House Republican leaders’ ideas to rein in the budget is a spending cap at FY22 enacted levels. That would mean $850 million less for Title I.

By Kara Arundel • March 21, 2023

Higher ed organizations press for firm FAFSA release date

Groups like NASFAA want the Education Department to commit to a date it will issue the 2024-25 FAFSA.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • March 21, 2023

New Mexico terminates 1:1 online tutoring contract

In a letter canceling its services with tutoring company Paper, the state’s Public Education Department said enrollment and student engagement did not meet expectations.

By Anna Merod • March 20, 2023

State gifted ed policies crucial to access for ELs, students with disabilities

A co-author of a new study released by the Annenberg Institute says eliminating gifted programs isn't the “equity victory" some may assume it to be.

By Kara Arundel • March 17, 2023

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

From a state takeover of a major school district to new superintendent turnover data, what did you learn from our stories the week of March 13?

By Anna Merod • March 17, 2023

LAUSD likely to cancel classes as employees set 3-day strike

SEIU Local 99, a union representing school support staff, is calling for wage increases, more full-time work, more staffing and improved working conditions.

By Anna Merod • March 16, 2023

Gender wage gap persists for teachers, analysis finds

An analysis by The Brookings Institution finds men make $2,200 more than women in teaching, with extra duty pay accounting for most of the disparity.

By Anna Merod • March 16, 2023

Texas Education Agency to take over Houston ISD

The district’s board and superintendent will be replaced in a move that comes after a lengthy legal battle that began in 2019.

By Naaz Modan • Updated March 16, 2023

Democrats introduce their own ‘Bill of Rights’ for public school students, parents

The resolution is a counterproposal to recent Republican efforts, reflecting a party line division culminating from debates building in states nationwide.

By Naaz Modan • March 15, 2023

4 Silicon Valley Bank collapse takeaways for public school pension funds

While some state teacher retirement systems will be only slightly hit by the bank's collapse, the incident highlights other vulnerabilities. 

By Naaz Modan • March 14, 2023

Top ed tech sites used by schools employ ‘extensive’ tracking tools

While ed tech sites often use cookies and trackers, a small share — 7.4% — also use session recorders, according to a new study.

By Anna Merod • March 14, 2023

Half of private school voucher tax credits go to families making above $200K

A pair of recent studies find voucher programs take taxpayer funding from public schools and fuel privatization through tax benefits used by mostly wealthy families.

By Kara Arundel • March 14, 2023

Ransomware gang claims responsibility for cyberattack on Minneapolis schools

Medusa, a ransomware group, leaked alleged sensitive student information on its website as it asked the district to pay $1 million to delete the stolen data.

By Anna Merod • March 13, 2023

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

From the Teachers Pay Teachers acquisition to new research on lacking instructional supports, what did you learn from our stories the week of March 6?

By Anna Merod • March 10, 2023

School lunch participation leapt 51% during 2021-22

A new FRAC report attributes the increase to now-defunct universal school meal waivers, among other things. 

By Naaz Modan • March 10, 2023

More districts receiving dedicated homeless student funding, but rural areas still lag

Advocates say expanded funding helps with increased identification and support, which remains scarce especially in rural areas.

By Naaz Modan • March 10, 2023

Biden requests $90B for Education Department in FY24 budget

High-poverty schools and special education services would receive the largest K-12 funding portions under the plan.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod • Updated March 9, 2023

House committee advances bills on parents’ rights, women’s sports

In a marathon session, lawmakers debated parents’ roles in educational decision-making and transgender students’ participation in school athletics.

By Kara Arundel • March 9, 2023

More evidence shows teachers are increasingly exiting the classroom

Teacher attrition is set to surpass pre-pandemic rates if the current pace continues, a new McKinsey analysis shows.

By Anna Merod • March 8, 2023

4 ways the National Cybersecurity Strategy could shape K-12

From increasing tech companies’ accountability to combating ransomware attacks, ed tech experts weigh the significance of the White House plan.

By Anna Merod • March 8, 2023