Fired CDC director says RFK Jr. aims to change childhood vaccine schedule

Susan Monarez told senators at a hearing Wednesday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushed her out for refusing to rubber-stamp changes.

By Delilah Alvarado • Sept. 19, 2025

Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

From more Education Department grant cuts to new data on ransomware response in schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Sept. 19, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2025 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

McMahon calls for educators to teach and model civil discourse

In a fireside chat at the RISE conference, the U.S. education secretary also touched on literacy, school choice, CTE and educational innovations.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 18, 2025

Arizona district proposes consolidating 9 of its 25 schools

Kyrene School District pointed to the state’s expansion of universal private school vouchers as a factor in declining enrollment and closure decisions.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 18, 2025

The K12-to-college pipeline is rockier for high-poverty students

Just a quarter of graduates from high-poverty schools in 2018 earned a degree within six years, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 17, 2025

Oklahoma’s ‘Judeo-Christian’ social studies standards blocked

The state Supreme Court paused the curriculum Monday, hindering Superintendent Ryan Walters’ recent efforts to inject "Biblical principles" into K-12 classrooms.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 16, 2025

How to fix the stubborn decline in math achievement

States and districts need to set targets for improvement, use innovative interventions and be more transparent about student performance, CRPE said.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 16, 2025

Schools are getting better at navigating ransomware attacks, Sophos finds

In 2025, 67% of global lower education providers said they stopped an attack before their stolen data was encrypted, the cybersecurity company reported.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 16, 2025

Week In Review: NAEP results underwhelm again as lawmakers propose Title I cuts

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the increasingly complex K-12 legal landscape to challenges impacting special education.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 15, 2025

Orange County Public Schools reassigns over 100 teachers amid enrollment dips

The large Florida district said the staffing move was a result of a sharp, unexpected student enrollment decline this school year.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 15, 2025

What does the MAHA strategy mean for school meals?

K-12 nutrition experts say schools will need more financial support to achieve the Trump administration’s plan to serve more whole foods.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 15, 2025

Energy Department withdraws controversial Title IX athletics rule

The department's efforts, which could have been a trial run for other agencies to set education policy, were stymied by public opposition.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 12, 2025

Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

From the latest NAEP scores to a House committee’s proposed education budget cuts, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Sept. 12, 2025

Education Department terminates some grants for deafblind students

The department says the IDEA Part D grants weren't continued because they don't align with Trump administration priorities.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 12, 2025

Judges block Trump policy requiring immigration status verification for Head Start

The policy change from four agencies excluded some immigrants from accessing federal programs.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 11, 2025

Educators join lawsuit challenging Trump policy after ‘violent ICE enforcement’

A string of lawsuits document how immigration enforcement on school grounds or during drop-off hours impacts families.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 11, 2025

House panel approves 26% cut to Title I funding for FY26

The House plan would cut the overall U.S. Department of Education budget by 15% to $67 billion for fiscal year 2026.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 10, 2025

Atlanta Public Schools rolls out scenarios for school consolidations

The district is seeking community feedback on the proposals — which could repurpose up to 17 schools — before presenting a formal recommendation.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 10, 2025

Why Congress should protect smart federal supports for students with disabilities

A proposal to convert IDEA funding into block grants would drive up costs, create inefficiencies and widen disparities, two experts write.

By Jacqueline Rodriguez and Ayan Kishore • Sept. 9, 2025

States struggle with increase in special education complaints

A new CADRE analysis shows increases in written state complaints and due process complaints but also high mediation agreement rates.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 8, 2025

Week In Review: Budgets, vaccines and air quality proposals in the spotlight

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from private school choice participation to district insolvency.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2025

FCC to vote Sept. 30 on removing school bus Wi-Fi, hotspots from E-rate

The pending vote comes at a time when school districts have expressed high demand for these additional internet services.

By Anna Merod • Updated Sept. 26, 2025

ACLU warns districts not to display Ten Commandments amid legal battles

Laws requiring the religious edicts to be displayed are blocked in three states, but Supreme Court precedents make their future unclear.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 5, 2025

School air quality bill that aims to strengthen EPA oversight reintroduced

The Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act would establish a nationwide assessment of air quality in schools and childcare facilities.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 5, 2025

Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

From a Republican-led House proposal to cut Title I funds to more students tapping into private school choice, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Sept. 5, 2025