Report: 7 states now require AAPI studies

Following a surge of hate crimes against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, more states are looking to add AAPI studies to curriculum.

By K-12 Dive staff • July 5, 2022

Texas BOE working group proposes to redefine slavery in 2nd grade curriculum

The state Board of Education has returned recommendations to the group of educators for revision. 

By Naaz Modan • July 5, 2022

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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

USDA to provide another $943M to schools for food purchases

The additional funds are aimed at helping school nutrition programs with supply chain woes and rising food costs.

By K-12 Dive staff • July 5, 2022

Lawmakers propose $10.3B increase for education in FY23

The House Appropriations Committee approved bill for $86.7 billion in discretionary funding for education, which is $1.6 billion less than the White House's request.

By Kara Arundel • July 1, 2022

California teens to get a little more shut-eye this fall

Under a law passed in 2019, high schools can start the school day no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and middle schools can begin at 8 a.m.

By K-12 Dive staff • July 1, 2022

State ed policies found lacking for juvenile justice facilities

An analysis found "convoluted, inconsistent, and in some cases entirely absent" policies for governance, accountability and funding.

By Kara Arundel • June 30, 2022

How can schools respond to the overturning of Roe v. Wade?

K-12 leaders need to be aware of potential impacts to absenteeism and sex education as a result of the SCOTUS decision.

By Naaz Modan • June 30, 2022

Maryland curbs seclusion of students in public schools

Public schools in the state secluded students 9,532 times during the 2018-19 school year.

By Naaz Modan • June 30, 2022

Nearly 70% of adults support permanent extension of universal school meals

Adults living with students were more likely (76%) than adults who lived without them (67%) to want universal school meals, the Urban Institute found.  

By Anna Merod • June 29, 2022

GAO: BIE schools continue to be at 'high risk'

This marks the fifth year in a row the office has categorized BIE schools as vulnerable to fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement.

By Naaz Modan • June 29, 2022

New Title IX proposals make tweaks rather than overhauls

Confidential staff like school psychologists and nurses would no longer trigger Title IX procedures.

By Naaz Modan • June 29, 2022

20 states again ask court to block Ed Dept's policy that Title IX protects LGBTQ students

The renewed call comes in the wake of new Title IX draft regulations unveiled last week by the Biden administration.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 28, 2022

Title IX proposals would tighten 'pass the trash' loophole

Proposed regulations wouldn’t completely end the practice, but hold schools to a higher standard even in cases where allegations are dismissed.

By Naaz Modan • June 27, 2022

SCOTUS sides with football coach in school prayer case

The decision, which was not ruled narrowly, means schools nationwide may have to reconsider their policies around religious practice and expression. 

By Naaz Modan • June 27, 2022

4 ways ed leaders can prepare for funds in newly enacted gun safety bill

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act provides over $2 billion to expand mental health services, improve learning conditions and enhance school safety.

By Anna Merod • June 27, 2022

Those of us who remember pre-Roe campuses recognize the challenges schools now face

A former college president writes that in a post-Roe v. Wade environment, educators face daunting challenges if they hope to prevent erosion in the educational achievement, workforce participation and economic contributions of women.

By Jo Ellen Parker • June 24, 2022

FDA requires Juul to pull e-cigs amid teen vaping concerns

Lawsuits against Juul Labs, including those brought by school districts, had regained traction in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Roger Riddell • Updated June 27, 2022

'Keep Kids Fed' heads to Biden as meal waivers set to expire

Though universal school meals are not included in the bill, one child nutrition advocate retains hope efforts will continue to resurrect them nationwide.

By Anna Merod • Updated June 24, 2022

Oxford shooting lawsuit: Students seek systemic change

While similar lawsuits have sought damages from perpetrators' estates, gun makers and districts, Oxford students want improved processes and training.

By Naaz Modan • June 23, 2022

Long-awaited Title IX proposals include protections for LGBTQ students

In issuing the proposed rules, the Ed Department said it will launch a separate process to address how Title IX applies to school athletics.

By Naaz Modan • Updated June 23, 2022

What does Carson v. Makin mean for ed leaders?

The decision comes with concerns about the separation of church and state, discrimination in religious schools, and public school funding worries. 

By Naaz Modan • June 22, 2022

Biden signs bipartisan Keep Kids Fed Act, extending some school meal waivers

The $3 billion budget-neutral package is an 11th hour deal to save pandemic waivers set to expire June 30 and extends universal meals through summer.

By Anna Merod • Updated June 27, 2022

SCOTUS: Public funds can't be excluded from religious instruction

The decision in Carson v. Makin is expected to have widespread consequences for public tuition-based programs.

By Naaz Modan • Updated June 21, 2022

FDA authorizes Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for young children

The much-anticipated decision follows two days after a panel of independent experts unanimously recommended expanding the shots’ use. A CDC panel is meeting Friday and Saturday to develop specific recommendations. 

By Ned Pagliarulo • Updated June 21, 2022

4th Circuit ruling suggests Title IX fallout for school dress codes

The decision could set gender discrimination precedent for “school modesty” restrictions and for LGBTQ students.

By Naaz Modan • June 17, 2022