No quick fix: How can schools make real change to overcome student underachievement?

A 22-year-old program at the University of Virginia helps school districts find ways to improve student learning based on local circumstances.

By Kara Arundel • May 12, 2025

What’s needed to strengthen career and college pathway commitments?

Leaders from education, business, government and politics say career exposure in K-12 and higher ed is needed to meet workplace demands.

By Kara Arundel • May 12, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

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

CTE grants for Native American and Hawaiian students retracted by Education Department

The department said the nearly $21.6 million grant competitions do not "align with the objectives established by the Trump Administration.”

By Naaz Modan • May 8, 2025

Pencils down: AP Exams will mostly be delivered online this testing season

College Board says the transition to a digital model offers a “more secure, streamlined and student-friendly testing experience.”

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • May 2, 2025

Will Trump’s school discipline order drive wider disparities or ‘restore common sense’?

Some critics worry the directive will hurt marginalized students, but supporters say race-based practices hamper school safety.

By Kara Arundel • April 25, 2025

ELA proficiency rebounds for Chicago elementary school students

Despite overall gains for younger students, socioeconomic disparities are still evident, a Kids First Chicago report finds.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • April 16, 2025

Trump changes put school districts at financial risk, Moody’s says

States are unlikely to fill gaps left by the federal government cuts, leaving districts with a "limited menu of options,” per the sector forecast.

By Naaz Modan • April 8, 2025

Tell us about your school district’s rising leaders

We want to hear about the leaders driving innovation in your schools for our fifth annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.

By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2025

The ZeroEyes school safety fund: making gun violence prevention more accessible

The ZeroEyes School Safety Fund aims to make gun violence prevention more accessible—nominate your school by May 9.

April 7, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From rescinded funds to one state’s curriculum controversy, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2025

Bridging classrooms to careers: The 4 pillars of deeper learning that school leaders need now

Explore four pillars for deeper learning and learn how to make deeper learning a reality at your school.

March 31, 2025

5 years later: COVID’s impact lingers in school culture

School leaders and education experts look back at how the pandemic shaped chronic absenteeism, ed tech use, student performance and parent trust.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod • March 27, 2025

How project-based learning can enhance student engagement

Research suggests students are more engaged when subjects can be related to their interests or to real-world contexts.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • March 26, 2025

Schools earn a ‘D+’ for infrastructure

Many public school buildings are hitting their 50-year design life, requiring “comprehensive” upgrades and replacements to key facility systems.

By Naaz Modan • March 26, 2025

CEC 2025: What we learned at the gathering of special education professionals

Key takeaways from the Baltimore convention included strategies for breaking down silos and curbing restraint and seclusion practices.

By Kara Arundel • March 26, 2025

District leaders predict staff reductions if Medicaid funding is cut

Medicaid funding in schools most commonly go toward salaries for staff and expenses for contracted health services, a survey reveals.

By Kara Arundel • March 24, 2025

High school students with autism gain college mentors in NYC program

The Making Mentors program empowers college students with autism to provide representation for and build community with high school mentees.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • March 21, 2025

10 Trump changes education leaders need to know about

Here’s a recap of Trump actions so far that affect K-12 professionals nationwide.

By K-12 Dive staff • March 21, 2025

How does gender impact teens’ academic experience?

A newly released Pew Research survey finds teen girls and boys in the U.S. face different pressures at school but have similar postsecondary goals.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • March 20, 2025

For the DCPS Reading Clinic, every month is National Reading Month

The DC Reading Clinic has already provided quality structured literacy to over 500 teachers and more trainings are planned, writes Chancellor Lewis Ferebee.

By Lewis Ferebee • March 20, 2025

How Washington state is reducing restraint and seclusion in schools

The state is focusing on behavioral supports and addressing disparities within these practices, speakers at the Council for Exceptional Children convention said.

By Kara Arundel • March 18, 2025

More than 8 in 10 districts to keep or expand summer learning

Nearly 75% of superintendents say honing academic skills is the most important benefit of summer programming, according to a Gallup poll.

By Kara Arundel • March 18, 2025

How to help students overcome ‘learned helplessness’

Encouraging autonomy and celebrating small wins builds self-confidence in students, speakers at the Council for Exceptional Children conference said.

By Kara Arundel • March 14, 2025

3 ways to break down silos between general and special education

Authentic collaborations in schools can give educators confidence and improve student outcomes, says an instructional coach.

By Kara Arundel • March 14, 2025

AASA chief: Assessments need to reflect the world students live in now

David Schuler shares his perspective on testing, misinformation and other challenges vexing school superintendents.

By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2025