CISA issues K-12 cybersecurity guidance as schools’ risks persist

The agency’s free guides for district leaders come as the education sector continues to face a perfect storm of cyber vulnerability and limited resources.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 14, 2026

As districts navigate screen time, CoSN advises against time limits

The association does not believe setting time limits on technology use in schools is helpful in measuring quality screen time, its board chair said.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 11, 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

Market your school effectively: Know your educational landscape

School marketing and five benefits of education research. 

By Wendy Cross, National Marketing Manager, FlexPoint® • Aug. 10, 2026

Week in Review: McMahon touts special education interagency agreement

We’re rounding up last week’s news, including HHS’ proposal to overhaul Head Start and the online safety bills heading to the Senate floor.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 10, 2026

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

From one district ending universal school meals to concerns about prepping for potential disease outbreaks, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Aug. 7, 2026

Kids Online Safety Act clears key Senate panel with bipartisan support

Three other bills aimed at protecting youth online also won approval Wednesday from the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 5, 2026

Teaching students how to Google effectively in the age of AI

As Google AI overviews become the norm, educators should push students to dig deeper and do their own sourcing, a prominent school librarian says.

By Ed Finkel • Aug. 5, 2026

Early evidence finds outcomes-based contracting boosts student performance

Stronger district-vendor relationships are one benefit of contracts that tie results to compensation for products and services, a WestEd analysis finds.

By Anna Merod • 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

American support for all-day cellphone bans hits record high, survey finds

Young adults were the least likely to support all-day school bans, but at least half of Americans age 30 or older back them. 

By Naaz Modan • July 30, 2026

This New York superintendent is embracing a human-first approach to AI in schools

As a “dot-commer” who transitioned to education, Jared Bloom brings a unique perspective to K-12 tech adoption.

By Roger Riddell • July 30, 2026

Week In Review: Former federal officials caution against Education Department transfers

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from absenteeism recovery data to a slew of new legislative proposals.

By Roger Riddell • July 27, 2026

As K-12 schools embrace ed tech, importance of securing building systems increases, expert says

Cyber criminals can use building technology to breach school district networks, so facility managers must be part of the security effort, says CoSN CEO.

By Joe Burns • July 23, 2026

AI embraced by more students and educators, Instructure finds

However, about a third of educators and K-12 parents support restrictions on the technology in school.

By Anna Merod • July 22, 2026

Principals share solutions for ed tech pushback, chronic absenteeism and more

During the National School Leaders Conference in Florida, educators explored how their peers are innovating and navigating pressing K-12 issues.

By Anna Merod • July 21, 2026

Week In Review: Education Department targets predators in schools

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from a principal’s conference in Florida to pushback on an Education Department interagency agreement.

By Roger Riddell • July 20, 2026

Ed tech pushback risks shortchanging students, these school leaders say

K-12 administrators share how they’re navigating responsible technology use in schools when communities want less of it.

By Anna Merod • July 15, 2026

Maine’s road to rapid AI adoption in schools

From panicked emails to a six-step process for integrating artificial intelligence into schools, two Maine education leaders reflect on the state's journey.

By Kara Arundel • July 14, 2026

Why outdated administrative systems are holding your district back

Schools nationwide face a tough balancing act: boosting achievement while budgets shrink and staff struggle.

July 13, 2026

Week In Review: Chronic absenteeism continues to vex school systems

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from students with disabilities in general classrooms to state AI laws.

By Roger Riddell • July 13, 2026

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

From young students’ reading progress to new state laws mandating district policies, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • July 10, 2026

4 more states require districts to adopt AI policies

At least one state has gone as far as to prohibit artificial intelligence’s use for grading, discipline or other high-stakes decisions.

By Anna Merod • July 9, 2026

Here’s what you need to know about key topics shaping K-12

We’ve gathered past installments of our explainer series in one place to help you stay on top of the must-know information on key topics.

By Roger Riddell • July 8, 2026

Week In Review: A landmark Supreme Court ruling and a major testing company acquisition

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from “misconceptions” at the Education Department to Texas’ curriculum change.

By Roger Riddell • July 6, 2026

House passes Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act

The bill would update the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act to apply to teens up to age 17. But critics say it leaves out a crucial enforcement measure.

By Anna Merod • June 30, 2026