Portland Public Schools ponders up to 18 school closures

Falling enrollment and the need for consistent and stable student resources have led the district to explore options to "rightsize."

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 3, 2026

High schoolers say school counselors emphasize college pathways — and not CTE

The findings come as career and technical education has gained traction and are “concerning” amid broader postsecondary shifts, a Rand report said.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 3, 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

STEM in after-school programs sees ‘extraordinary’ growth

Still, 23 million children don’t have access to after-school programming and thus are missing out, an Afterschool Alliance report says.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 2, 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

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

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

Michigan direct admissions program launches for high school students

Through MI College Match, students can get automatic college acceptance offers by uploading their transcripts to a free online portal.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 27, 2026

Only 2 large school districts are without fiscal ‘red flags,’ analysis finds

The nation’s 100 largest districts averaged 2.4 out of 8 concerning indicators — the worst performance at any government level, the Reason Foundation said.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 27, 2026

Should Algebra 1 and geometry be blended into one course?

While a blended approach can reinforce connections across mathematics, NCTM President Latrenda Knighten warns educators must do so with care.

By Ed Finkel • Aug. 26, 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

3 ways states can support innovative high school principals

Gaps between new school models’ demands and principals’ preparation "can undermine even the best-designed models," says a NASBE report.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 24, 2026

Greater Head Start flexibility will empower program leaders

Policy changes under the Trump administration will improve quality and access, write two top federal officials.

By Alex Adams and Lizbeth Casco White • Aug. 21, 2026

How would Head Start programs fare if federal standards are pared down?

Under state standards, metrics like adult-to-child ratios and accessibility would worsen, according to a Children’s Equity Project analysis.

By Naaz Modan • Updated Aug. 20, 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

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

Houston ISD stays at B rating in 2025-26

Three years into Texas’ takeover of the district, one of its most troubled schools has risen from seven consecutive F ratings to its first-ever A.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 14, 2026

What you need to know about microschools

The model has become a popular school choice option post-pandemic, and calls for policymakers to give the sector more structure are growing.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 12, 2026

Miami-Dade eliminated free school meals. They won’t be the last.

A senior policy analyst at the Center for American Progress breaks down how and why the nation’s third-largest district lost access to district-wide free meals.

By Paige Shoemaker DeMio • Aug. 12, 2026

Fires, floods and more: Severe weather impacts millions of students

Schools and districts can take steps to modernize campuses and prepare for weather disruptions, says UndauntedK12.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 10, 2026

Superintendents agree on goals, but not necessarily how to achieve them

A Center on Reinventing Public Education report outlines ways to successfully transform school systems for improvement.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 7, 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

Schools urged to prepare for measles response

As cases climb higher than they’ve been in three decades, health experts are providing best practices and recommendations for schools. 

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 4, 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

How to mitigate teacher turnover amid school closures

Veteran educators are among those most likely to exit, leaving leaders to rely on novice teachers at a time when students need stability and experience.

By Anna Merod • July 31, 2026