Special educators highlight 3 focus areas in Capitol Hill visits

Despite a politically charged atmosphere, special education issues have historically drawn bipartisan support.

By Kara Arundel • July 13, 2023

FCC chair proposes $200M investment to boost K-12 cybersecurity

The funds would go toward a three-year pilot program aimed at enhancing cybersecurity protections for school and library networks.

By Anna Merod • July 13, 2023

Labor Department approves registered principal apprenticeships

North Dakota will be the first state to participate in the program following the approval of its application on Monday.

By Anna Merod • July 12, 2023

Superintendents report stress levels double that of other working adults

Surveyed district leaders cited “the intrusion of political issues and opinions into schooling” as the most common stressor.

By Naaz Modan • July 12, 2023

Michigan set to become 7th state with permanent universal school meals

The Michigan Legislature passed a bipartisan budget bill including $160 million to establish a program serving free breakfast and lunch to all students.

By Anna Merod • July 11, 2023

Federal judge pauses school bathroom policy as Idaho law challenged

Wisconsin and Idaho are the latest to see challenges against state and local policies on transgender students’ access to school facilities. 

By Naaz Modan • July 11, 2023

Students need over 4 months of extra learning to return to pre-pandemic math, reading achievement

Academic recovery is lagging behind prepandemic achievement rates, according to a new NWEA analysis of MAP Growth test performance.

By Anna Merod • July 11, 2023

Districts used 2,591 ed tech tools on average in 2022-23

While the total is on the rise, the number of unique tools used by educators and students is down from last year.

By Anna Merod • July 10, 2023

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

From a Supreme Court ruling’s fallout to a global data breach’s ongoing impact, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 3?

By Anna Merod • July 7, 2023

Texas legislature allocates $55M to counter school cybersecurity threats

Influxes in state funding to combat the issue are slowly ramping up nationwide.

By Anna Merod • July 7, 2023

Ed Dept doubles down on Title IX LGBTQ+ protections in pronoun case

The department found a Wisconsin school district didn’t properly address harassment from other students or incorrect pronoun usage by teachers.

By Naaz Modan • July 7, 2023

Student participation in school meal program dips after universal meals end

Challenges cited by district leaders in raising school meal participation rates could be addressed by providing universal free meals, advocates say. 

By Naaz Modan • July 6, 2023

Energy Department doubles funding awarded for school infrastructure grants

The agency distributed $178 million — a big jump from the initial $80 million allocated — to high-need school communities for infrastructure upgrades.

By Anna Merod • July 6, 2023

Summer Reading: Book bans and curriculum wars spread amid K-12 politicization

Challenges to books and curricular topics have risen to the forefront as the nation’s culture wars have reached classrooms. 

By Roger Riddell • July 5, 2023

Race-conscious admissions ruling puts pressure on K-12

Educators are calling on the K-12 system to prioritize college-going efforts for marginalized students. Here’s how they can begin navigating changes.

By Naaz Modan , Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 30, 2023

Here’s what schools should know about the growing CROWN Act

Now in 23 states, the movement aims to prohibit school grooming or dress policies that discriminate based on hair texture and type.

By Anna Merod • June 30, 2023

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

From a major Supreme Court ruling to additional USDA funding for school meals, what did you learn from our stories the week of June 26?

By Anna Merod • June 30, 2023

Parkland SRO acquitted on all charges

School resource officer Scot Peterson faced counts of child neglect and negligence in the massacre that took the lives of 17 students and staff.

By Roger Riddell , Naaz Modan • Updated June 30, 2023

Ed Dept says some ARP-funded activities may extend beyond liquidation deadline

The department clarified that districts can, in some situations, continue activities funded by ARP emergency aid past spending deadlines.

By Naaz Modan • June 29, 2023

Supreme Court rules against race-conscious admissions at Harvard and UNC-Chapel Hill

The opinion issued Thursday could impact the pipeline of high school students into postsecondary education as well as K-12 diversity efforts.

By Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan , Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 29, 2023

Maryland invests $10M in statewide math tutoring program

The ESSER-funded initiative comes as NAEP results provide further evidence that secondary students are struggling to recover post-pandemic.

By Anna Merod • June 28, 2023

Nutrition education needed to transform health and food practices nationwide

As the nation faces complex nutrition and health challenges, now is the time for leaders to push for change and transformation, two experts write.

By Michael Hinojosa and Linda Novick O’Keefe • June 28, 2023

How can middle and high schools improve support for English learners?

Federally funded research aims to find ways to increase English learners' access to rigorous courses for high school completion.

By Kara Arundel • June 28, 2023

Texas allows schools to hire chaplains for student mental health needs

School boards must vote on whether to adopt the policy, which civil rights groups are warning is unconstitutional and will be closely monitored. 

By Naaz Modan • June 28, 2023

USDA to give states nearly $1.3B to purchase school meals

The agency’s move comes as temporary increases to federal reimbursement rates for school breakfasts and lunches are expected to end June 30.

By Anna Merod • June 27, 2023