Voters express broad concerns about AI and tech in schools, survey shows

A majority of respondents across the political spectrum want clear guardrails on technology use in classrooms, a Century Foundation survey shows.

By Ed Finkel • Sept. 2, 2026

Use daily communications to test emergency alert capabilities: K-12 tech experts

Treat communications as safety infrastructure and work with IT departments to ensure systems work as needed, these experts say.

By Joe Burns • Sept. 2, 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

Week In Review: Apprenticeships take prospective teachers to school

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from districts’ fiscal red flags to efforts to curb “passing the trash.”

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 31, 2026

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

From fiscal “red flags” to artificial intelligence in school HR, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2026

District HR leaders: Keep humans in decision-making as AI’s presence grows

With artificial intelligence gaining steam in school districts, some human resource leaders also say the technology can help them be more efficient.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 26, 2026

4 questions every district should ask before adopting or scaling AI

As AI use grows in schools, district leaders need a clearer way to measure impact.

By Sam DeFlitch • Aug. 24, 2026

Week In Review: Education Department issues Dear Colleague letters on discipline, tech use

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from an E-rate proposed rule to the latest on Ten Commandments laws.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 24, 2026

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

From increased vaccine exemptions in kindergarten to E-rate’s uncertain future under the FCC, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Aug. 21, 2026

Education Department goes to ed tech’s defense in new guidance

A Dear Colleague letter said recreational and educational technology use are not synonymous — while also acknowledging screen time concerns.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 20, 2026

FCC opens comment period on E-rate’s future

E-rate, which provides discounted internet services to build connectivity for schools, gave $10.5 billion to districts between 2021 and 2025.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 18, 2026

Week In Review: Unions sue over ‘professional’ degrees

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the educational impact of extreme weather to chronic absenteeism data.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 17, 2026

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

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