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 Anna Merod • Nov. 2, 2026

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 Anna Merod • Oct. 30, 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

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 Anna Merod • Oct. 27, 2026

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 Naaz Modan • 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 Roger Riddell • Oct. 19, 2026

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 Naaz Modan • Oct. 16, 2026

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 Roger Riddell • Oct. 16, 2026

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 Anna Merod • Oct. 13, 2026

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 Kara Arundel • Oct. 12, 2026

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

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 Roger Riddell , Kara Arundel • Oct. 6, 2026

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 Roger Riddell • Oct. 5, 2026

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 Roger Riddell • Sept. 28, 2026

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 Naaz Modan • Sept. 21, 2026

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

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 Roger Riddell • Sept. 21, 2026

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 Roger Riddell • Sept. 18, 2026

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 Anna Merod • Sept. 17, 2026

Measure ed tech by more than screen time, American Psychological Association says

The APA’s recommendations follow a growing wave of school districts banning or limiting screen time and artificial intelligence in classrooms nationwide.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 14, 2026

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 Roger Riddell • Sept. 14, 2026

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

From U.S. standings in international rankings to a tech company’s agreement on AI use in schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Sept. 11, 2026

Teachers unions announce AI safety agreement with Microsoft

The legally enforceable protections require the company to safeguard student and teacher data and will be available to all districts nationwide Nov. 1.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 9, 2026

Utah district reports critical thinking boost amid AI deployment

Jordan School District officials advise setting intentional boundaries and having students use the tech as a “thought partner” rather than a content creator.

By Ed Finkel • Sept. 9, 2026

What is AI’s role in the special education dispute resolution process?

A technical assistance center has issued a parents guide for best practices — and cautions — for using AI in special education disagreements with schools.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 9, 2026

Week In Review: A historic social media settlement’s youth mental health implications

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from potential school closures in Portland to major AI pushback in two districts.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2026