Week In Review: Apprenticeships take prospective teachers to school

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from districts’ fiscal red flags to efforts to curb “passing the trash.”

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 31, 2026

How a Chicago-area superintendent builds positive culture from the top

In two years, Krish Mohip has brought notable improvements in attendance and achievement to Proviso Township High Schools District 209.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 31, 2026

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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

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

From fiscal “red flags” to artificial intelligence in school HR, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2026

Week In Review: Education Department issues Dear Colleague letters on discipline, tech use

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from an E-rate proposed rule to the latest on Ten Commandments laws.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 24, 2026

How a California school is streamlining its approach to SEL supports

Foussat Language Academy is embracing a multi-tiered social-emotional learning model to improve screening and classroom supports.

By Ed Finkel • Aug. 17, 2026

Week In Review: Unions sue over ‘professional’ degrees

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the educational impact of extreme weather to chronic absenteeism data.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 17, 2026

Immigrant history delivers the past through the eyes of everyday people

Through a summer institute, New York City’s Tenement Museum is providing “turnkey” ideas that make lessons more relevant to students, participants say.

By Ed Finkel • Aug. 5, 2026

How schools can tackle mental well-being for teens in military families

These adolescents face distinct hurdles, including frequent moves and parental deployments, not experienced by "civilian" teens.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 5, 2026

A way forward beyond America’s education stalemate

More consideration should be given to what changes will actually help students succeed if a school struggles for years, a charter school leader writes.

By Zach Craddock • Aug. 4, 2026

Week In Review: Where enrollment is and isn’t in decline

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the impact of school closures on teacher turnover to districts’ social media lawsuits.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 3, 2026

This New York superintendent is embracing a human-first approach to AI in schools

As a “dot-commer” who transitioned to education, Jared Bloom brings a unique perspective to K-12 tech adoption.

By Roger Riddell • July 30, 2026

Week In Review: Former federal officials caution against Education Department transfers

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from absenteeism recovery data to a slew of new legislative proposals.

By Roger Riddell • July 27, 2026

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

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