The coming decline in high school graduate counts, in 5 charts

A recent forecast dove deep into the demographics and number of future traditional-aged college prospects. The news wasn’t all bad.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 30, 2025

5 policy trends to watch in 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine could see a number of K-12 policy decisions determined by the judiciary.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 28, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Learning Loss

Our latest K-12 Dive Trendline takes a closer look at how educators are addressing learning loss, as well as achievement trends and developments. 

By K-12 Dive staff

Dismantling barriers: How technology and research are transforming learning experiences for neurodivergent students

Discover groundbreaking research that is shaping inclusive classrooms, technology and empowering neurodivergent students.

By Kris Astle, Education Strategist at SMART Technologies • Jan. 27, 2025

Your district’s 2025 resolution: Extreme weather resiliency

Equip your district to handle the unexpected with strategic infrastructure upgrades that safeguard students, staff and learning environments.

Jan. 27, 2025

North Carolina elementary school embraces gaming, robotics in STEM-driven relaunch

Foust Gaming and Robotics Elementary School renovated its campus and revised its curricula with a $300 million bond approved in 2020.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 22, 2025

What to watch in K-12 as Trump kicks off 2nd term

The potential expansion of school choice and less federal bureaucracy has some hopeful as the presidency transfers to Donald Trump.

By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 21, 2025

Wildfire aid coming to California schools as educators plan to restart learning

The state is relaxing rules for child care, transitional kindergarten and K-12 required school days for communities affected by the disaster.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 17, 2025

Restraint and seclusion harmful to students, Education Department warns

Schools are urged to use proactive and positive behavior support alternatives that prevent the need for these practices.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 16, 2025

Pennsylvania elementary school builds ‘Bridges’ to student connections

The innovative programs divides children in grades 3 to 6 into small cohorts that stay together until they graduate to middle school.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 13, 2025

Why Structured Literacy is critical for developing lifelong readers

Struggling readers risk lifelong challenges. Structured Literacy instruction can change their story.

By Julie Mullan and Ryan Spencer • Jan. 13, 2025

6 trends that will shape K-12 in 2025

Strained budgets, cybersecurity threats, book bans and artificial intelligence are among the bevy of challenges for school leaders to navigate.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2025

Mental health crisis demands greater coordination between schools, pediatricians

Increased access to youth behavioral health and substance abuse services is needed, says a report from the Bipartisan Policy Center.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 8, 2025

School shootings in 2024 fell just below prior year’s record high

One researcher predicts that about 30 school shootings could occur in January 2025, with most likely to result from fights that escalate.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 8, 2025

How does exclusionary discipline affect student mental health?

Suspensions and expulsions can lead to higher rates of depression through early adulthood, according to research from the University of Arkansas.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 3, 2025

5 insights from top school administrators in 2024

We’ve highlighted key takeaways on parent engagement, student voice, pursuing change and more from this year’s conversations.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 30, 2024

What are the greatest barriers to school choice?

Opportunity gaps impact students from a variety of backgrounds in both public and private school choice programs, a CRPE report says.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 19, 2024

Declining K-12 enrollment spells trouble for higher education’s future

Given demographic trends, the sector will likely become more competitive and experience more closures, one consolidation expert argues. 

By Ricardo Azziz • Dec. 19, 2024

Where could Trump tariffs hit school budgets?

An economist says the president-elect’s proposed import taxes could drive up material costs and impact K-12 capital projects.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 18, 2024

FutureReadyNYC career education program adds HVAC, building decarbonization

Some 135 high schools would gain work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities under the New York City initiative.

By Brian Martucci • Dec. 18, 2024

Schools take proactive steps to protect immigrant students

Threatened changes to U.S. immigration policies are leading some schools to share resources and offer support to staff, families and students.

By Kara Arundel • Updated Dec. 17, 2024

5-year study highlights impactful school innovation practices

Canopy project schools are helping deliver engaging and flexible student experiences, but funding and staffing are barriers, a report finds.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 13, 2024

Heavy Metal: Trade groups share playbook for high school summer camp

A Seattle-area summer camp created to introduce teens to the construction trades was designed so others could easily duplicate the model elsewhere.

By Zachary Phillips • Dec. 12, 2024

Supreme Court declines K-12 cases on gender support plan, race-conscious admissions

In a dissent on the transgender-related case, two justices called the issue presented "a question of great and growing national importance."

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2024

Public school enrollment dips 2.5% from 2019 to 2023

The largest portion of student enrollment decreases were in pre-K-8, new data from National Center for Education Statistics shows.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 9, 2024

Special Olympics reaches historic milestone: 10,000 schools unified

Inclusion takes center stage: Special Olympics celebrates 10,000 schools committed to creating inclusive communities.

Dec. 9, 2024