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

    From the impact of school choice programs to AI privacy agreements, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Nov. 13, 2026
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    COVID learning recovery falls on states’ shoulders, CRPE report says

    Only about 1 in 10 students are in districts that are back to prepandemic achievement levels in math and reading, per the Center on Reinventing Public Education.

    By • Nov. 11, 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
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    Majority of students report misusing tech during school hours

    A Fordham Institute report suggests stricter bans are needed for cellphones and other personal devices, as many students still use technology to cheat.

    By • Nov. 11, 2026
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    Anthropic enters student AI privacy agreement with teachers unions

    AFT President Randi Weingarten said she hopes the safeguards for the tech will one day be “embedded in law.”

    By • Nov. 10, 2026
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    Week In Review: Schools anticipate changes from blue wave

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from Supreme Court arguments to a major Google announcement.

    By • Nov. 9, 2026
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    Google will turn off its search engine for schools by default. Is it an AI ‘ultimatum’?

    The tech giant’s recent announcement comes as schools are pushing for more autonomy over what artificial intelligence tools students can use.

    By • Nov. 5, 2026
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    Week In Review: What makes an attendance strategy successful?

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from enforcement of federal school privacy laws to ongoing challenges with K-12 cybersecurity incidents.

    By • Nov. 2, 2026
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    POP QUIZ

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

    From Education Department investigations over privacy laws to the scope of K-12 cybersecurity incidents, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Oct. 30, 2026
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    Cybersecurity incidents hit over 50% of schools and districts in past year

    Some 87% of school leaders reported phishing or email compromises, a report from top cybersecurity groups found.

    By • Oct. 27, 2026
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    High schoolers oppose full-day cellphone bans amid safety concerns

    A new report suggests policymakers should consult with students before imposing restrictions, which should have clear emergency protocols and accommodations.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
  • Week In Review: New York signals choice program opt-in, and ACT releases new data

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from an end to dozens of desegregation orders to strategies shared at the annual school business officials conference.

    By • Oct. 19, 2026
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    Educators who use AI say it frees up time to interact with students

    While AI has become increasingly popular among teachers, professional development over the technology's use has been less consistent.

    By • Oct. 16, 2026
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    POP QUIZ

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

    From the end of desegregation orders to new ACT data, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Oct. 16, 2026
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    Ending E-rate would deal financial blow to schools, district leaders say

    As the Federal Communications Commission ponders the program's future, commenters weighed in on both sides of the issue.

    By • Oct. 13, 2026
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    Week in Review: Head Start, school choice plans draw pointed comments

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from school closures in Colorado to a warning about student mental health screenings.

    By • Oct. 12, 2026
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    What role could AI play in reimagining assessment?

    The technology’s uses in testing could include creating a snapshot of where a learner is and what their needs are based on results, says one expert.

    By Ed Finkel • Oct. 8, 2026
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    The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2027

    For educators looking to gain best practices on leadership, classroom tech, curricula, policy and more, these events offer a variety of options.

    By , • Oct. 6, 2026
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    Week In Review: A slew of new K-12 policies and guidance

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from teacher pay incentives to a federal demand to “defend the spend.”

    By • Oct. 5, 2026
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    Week In Review: Are more closures and consolidations on the table?

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from schools’ facility woes to challenges facing meal programs.

    By • Sept. 28, 2026
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    1 in 4 elementary school teachers say students use devices for main lessons

    Almost all elementary teachers say students use devices in the classroom, and two-thirds of teachers overall would support going paper-based instead.

    By • Sept. 21, 2026
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    Is your college and career readiness strategy a program or infrastructure?

    Why building CCR infrastructure—not more programs—is key to scalable student impact.

    By Jeff Harris - President and Co-Founder of Xello • Sept. 21, 2026
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    Week In Review: Rising Leaders and falling turnover

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from changes to a federal data collection to discussions at a Reagan Institute summit.

    By • Sept. 21, 2026
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    Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

    From academic gains to the latest development in a major K-12 lawsuit, what did you learn from our recent stories?

    By • Sept. 18, 2026
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    A summer of AI bans in schools

    Public concerns are growing over artificial intelligence use in schools as districts call for more resources to successfully and safely implement the tech.

    By • Sept. 17, 2026
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    Week In Review: Putting PISA in perspective

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from research on pre-K discipline to AI’s growing presence in schools.

    By • Sept. 14, 2026