Week In Review: Education Department targets predators in schools

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from a principal’s conference in Florida to pushback on an Education Department interagency agreement.

By Roger Riddell • July 20, 2026

How a Michigan principal guided 2 school staffs through a merger

A principal told National School Leaders Conference attendees how she brought together teams from different buildings when they didn’t initially click.

By Anna Merod • July 17, 2026

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

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

By K-12 Dive staff

Maine’s road to rapid AI adoption in schools

From panicked emails to a six-step process for integrating artificial intelligence into schools, two Maine education leaders reflect on the state's journey.

By Kara Arundel • July 14, 2026

Week In Review: Chronic absenteeism continues to vex school systems

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from students with disabilities in general classrooms to state AI laws.

By Roger Riddell • July 13, 2026

Here’s what you need to know about key topics shaping K-12

We’ve gathered past installments of our explainer series in one place to help you stay on top of the must-know information on key topics.

By Roger Riddell • July 8, 2026

Week In Review: A landmark Supreme Court ruling and a major testing company acquisition

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from “misconceptions” at the Education Department to Texas’ curriculum change.

By Roger Riddell • July 6, 2026

Week In Review: New Ed Dept interagency agreements and a district’s library overhaul

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from a rejected Supreme Court case to teacher workforce updates.

By Roger Riddell • June 22, 2026

AI in schools: 3 ways Congress can help

In a Senate subcommittee hearing, experts shared why federal investments in teacher training and research are needed for successful implementation.

By Anna Merod • June 18, 2026

Richmond County rethinks continuous improvement through data alignment and stakeholder input

How one Georgia district aligns data, stakeholders and strategy for lasting improvement.

By Nicole Reeves, Ed.D. | Cognia Senior Director Professional Learning • June 15, 2026

Week In Review: Private school trends and the state of attendance

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the FCC’s E-rate review to another Education Department lawsuit.

By Roger Riddell • June 8, 2026

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

From a Federal Communications Commission announcement to a Philadelphia Phillies high school program, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2026

Education Department faces new lawsuit over cancelled professional development grants

Plaintiffs say the rescission of 28 grants last year with little notice "destabilized" teacher pipelines in at least 12 states.

By Naaz Modan • June 3, 2026

What role should state boards play in choosing instructional materials?

Citing approaches used in top-ranked nations, a NASBE white paper says school districts would benefit from state-curated high-quality curricula.

By Ed Finkel • June 3, 2026

Week In Review: Federal policies and classroom tech face pushback

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from special education data collections to Pittsburgh’s school closures.

By Roger Riddell • June 1, 2026

Education is no longer a ‘professional degree.’ What will the ripple effects be?

Education advocates are worried about the negative impact a new federal student loan cap will have on staffing for many roles in schools.

By Anna Merod • May 29, 2026

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

From unspent federal funds to an American Federation of Teachers proposal, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • May 29, 2026

Week In Review: The latest large district to weigh school closures

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the U.S. Department of Education’s funding priorities to a warning on harmful screen use.

By Roger Riddell • May 26, 2026

Week In Review: IDEA gets additional funds

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the latest on Instructure’s data breach to changes at the U.S. Department of Education.

By Roger Riddell • May 18, 2026

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

From funding announcements to cyberattacks, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • May 15, 2026

Week In Review: Cyberattacks and federal allegations

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from cellphone bans to proposed restrictions on artificial intelligence companions.

By Roger Riddell • May 11, 2026

Week In Review: Inside the ‘science of math’ and teacher salaries

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from STEM teacher shortages to ed tech pushback.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2026

Stanford faces Education Department probe over racial discrimination allegations

The investigation centers on a program that aimed to professionally and financially support K-12 teachers seeking certification.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 29, 2026

How is the STEM teacher pipeline faring in high-need schools?

Raising teacher pay and investing in a federal scholarship program could help with recruitment and retention, research suggests.

By Anna Merod • April 27, 2026

Week In Review: Web accessibility rules and federal school choice

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from limits on tech in schools to the latest on book challenges.

By Roger Riddell • April 27, 2026

These 4 tips are key for navigating new tech in schools

From approaching change as a grieving process to building in time for training, two district technology pros share strategies at CoSN’s annual conference.

By Roger Riddell • April 15, 2026