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

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

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STEM

From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

By K-12 Dive staff

Most students lack school belonging — a bullying deterrent

Bullying drops when high school students see adults treating students with respect, a behavior minority students were less likely to report.

By Naaz Modan • Updated Sept. 11, 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

California discipline data show widespread disparities despite reforms

A National Center for Youth Law analysis finds marginalized students lost more school days due to out-of-school suspensions.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 5, 2025

School transportation challenges impacting academics, attendance

School leaders are centralizing bus stops and improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure around schools. But not all parents agree that'll help.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 4, 2025

Private school choice jumps 25% in one year

States like Arkansas, Iowa, West Virginia and Florida are seeing sharp increases in private school choice programs, an analysis by EdChoice says.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 4, 2025

Week In Review: Challenges abound as a new school year begins

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from chronic absenteeism progress to severe weather’s impact on schools.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 2, 2025

How an Indiana district puts a premium on teacher autonomy

In Eastern Hancock Schools, giving teachers room to make decisions is key to realizing the district’s four strategic promises.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 2, 2025

These 4 trends are shaping the 2025-26 school year

From enrollment to AI, education leaders face a variety of obstacles and opportunities as students return to classrooms.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod , Naaz Modan , Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2025

Charter school expansion slows amid closures, low enrollment, report says

A recent report alleges stagnating enrollment, underperformance and waste are among challenges the sector faces.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Aug. 27, 2025

How can districts help families navigate rising school supply costs?

As Trump’s tariff policies ramp up and families face sticker shock over back-to-school shopping, some K-12 leaders are leaning on creative ways to assist.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 26, 2025

Severe weather eroding school finances and learning

An NWEA report estimates that students lose 3.6 days of learning for every day of school missed due to severe weather.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 26, 2025

6 ways administrators are handling cellphone bans in the new school year

School and district leaders say stakeholder input, consistent enforcement of rules and lessons in digital usage have helped their policies succeed.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 25, 2025

Week In Review: OCR staffers to return amid changing Title IX enforcement

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from music education’s impact on literacy to the latest Education Department changes.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 25, 2025

How are education leaders combating chronic absenteeism?

Making school attendance a state-level priority and building school-family relationships are among strategies showing results.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 22, 2025

How to protect students’ mental health during active shooter drills

Researchers suggest using trauma-informed practices and banning hyper-realistic simulations.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 18, 2025

Week In Review: Enrollment dips, immigration enforcement weigh on schools

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from renewed mascot debates to court battles impacting schools.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 18, 2025

Week In Review: Enrollment concerns weigh on districts and Houston makes progress

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from school choice in special education to Atlanta’s plans to address empty seats.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 11, 2025

Why this New Jersey school requires parents to volunteer

Officials at LEAP Academy University School say they work with families to ensure the annual 40 hours of volunteer work aren’t burdensome.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 8, 2025

‘Bold and necessary effort’: Atlanta Public Schools stares down empty seats

The district is considering everything from closing buildings and redistricting to consolidations and mergers amid a dip in student population.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 7, 2025

How can colleges help solve the special educator shortage?

Speakers at this week’s OSEP conference highlighted an Illinois teacher apprenticeship program and technical assistance for minority serving institutions.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 6, 2025

Education Department eyes special education in school choice expansion

Increasing choice models will better help meet student and family needs, Diana Diaz-Harrison said at the OSEP conference.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 6, 2025

Houston ISD reports zero failing schools 2 years after takeover

The improvements follow wholesale reforms in Texas' largest school district, though its state takeover will remain in place at least two more years.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 5, 2025

Week In Review: AI, federal funding and ESEA waivers

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from guidance on “unlawful” DEI to how district leaders are navigating school closures.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 4, 2025