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How can schools tap tax reimbursements for clean energy projects?
The Inflation Reduction Act’s “direct pay” provision allows tax-exempt entities like schools to receive federal tax-free cash payment for qualifying projects.
By Kara Arundel • Feb. 8, 2024 -
The future is artificial intelligence. Are students ready?
We asked experts how educators can prepare students for a world where AI won't just help with their work, but will serve as their partner.
By Lauren Barack • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Trendline
School Safety and Security
Safety and security has been a growing concern for school districts, with shootings continuing to rise amid concerns over how to best prevent and respond to them.
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K-12 cybersecurity policies are gaining momentum. Is it enough?
State proposals supporting education-related cybersecurity measures surged 250% between 2020 and 2023, but just a small portion focused solely on K-12.
By Anna Merod • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Blackbaud settles FTC data security probe into 2020 ransomware attack
The company is required to delete unnecessary data and inform the agency of future breaches.
By David Jones • Feb. 2, 2024 -
The K-12 outlook for 2024: Funds are waning, challenges aren’t
We've gathered our trends to watch, leaders to follow and more in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.
By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Want to make math more fun? Consider asking ChatGPT
Having artificial intelligence assist in crafting prompts using students’ personal interests can help create more engaging math lessons.
By Lauren Barack • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Sponsored by Pearson
An early childhood professional’s guide to assessments
Assessments can help detect developmental delays, enabling early childhood educators and student families to make informed decisions about how to best help students.
Jan. 29, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From the Ed Department’s new national ed tech plan to a bipartisan Florida bill aiming to curb book challenges, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Jan. 26, 2024 -
FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program wind-down could widen homework gap
Unless Congress allocates more funding, the federal program helping connect nearly 23 million low-income families to internet services will cease.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 25, 2024 -
5 factors shaping AI’s impact on schools in 2024
Experts say anti-plagiarism AI tools like watermarking will fall short, and more districts may release frameworks on the technology’s use.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Ed Dept seeks to dispel myths about assistive technology
The guidance emphasizes that even babies can benefit from assistive technology and recommends training for students, families and staff.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Ed Dept outlines 3 inequities to address in 2024 educational technology plan
The plan calls for leaders to tackle ed tech divides in digital use, design and access.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 22, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From a bipartisan child tax credit proposal to several states lacking supportive science of reading policies, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Ed Dept banks on game design to spark STEM passions
A $4 million grant is helping nonprofit Urban Arts tap into Minecraft to expand its game design curriculum to underrepresented middle-schoolers.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Sensitive school safety details among 4M records exposed in Raptor Technologies data leak
A cybersecurity researcher discovered that the school security company left millions of non-password-protected documents open to the public.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 17, 2024 -
8 K-12 trends to watch in 2024
Chronic absenteeism, academic recovery, artificial intelligence and waning COVID relief funds are among the slate of challenges school leaders face.
By Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2024 -
OIG: ‘Potential fraud, waste and abuse’ afoot in EPA Clean School Bus Program
Safeguards recommended by EPA’s inspector general are needed for the $5 billion effort to adopt zero- and low-emission school buses, said one advocate.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 8, 2024 -
Bill would fund AI training through schools, nonprofits
The federal bill would incorporate AI literacy as a key component of digital literacy and support training initiatives.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
5 insights from top school administrators in 2023
We’ve highlighted some key insights on community voice, union negotiations, crisis management and more from this year’s conversations.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this year’s K-12 news
From national test score trends to litigation over student mental health concerns, what did you learn from our 2023 stories?
By Anna Merod • Dec. 22, 2023 -
FTC proposes tighter limits on using children’s data
The Federal Trade Commission’s suggested COPPA Rule changes include limits to targeted advertising and push notifications.
By Anna Merod • Dec. 21, 2023 -
How can schools reduce social media risks for teens?
Recommendations from the National Academies include emphasis on digital media literacy and teacher training.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 15, 2023 -
How are high schoolers using AI?
Students say their most common uses for schoolwork are for language arts and social studies assignments, an ACT survey reports.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Should schools use AI to detect student suicide risks?
A RAND Corp. report says more evidence is needed to understand the risks and benefits of using online monitoring tools to spot a student crisis.
By Anna Merod • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Dive Awards
The K-12 Dive Awards for 2023
These leaders are boosting achievement with commitments to school culture, strong communication and innovative learning models.
By Roger Riddell • Dec. 7, 2023