Professional development is linked to higher scores, but what works best?

Coaching and collaboration were among aspects found to be particularly useful in a review of meta-analyses by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

By Naaz Modan • April 1, 2026

3 state education chiefs share how they’re leading innovation efforts

Leaders from Connecticut, Wisconsin and Alabama explain how partnering with stakeholders and staying the course through reforms can bring improvements.

By Kara Arundel • March 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

ESSER pandemic spending is over. What will its legacy be?

Education finance experts say the effectiveness of relief funds is hard to measure — but schools would be worse off without the money.

By Kara Arundel • March 30, 2026

The average length of current superintendents’ tenure? 5.4 years

A growing percentage of district leaders also report declining economic conditions in their districts in a new AASA salary and benefits study.

By Roger Riddell • March 27, 2026

Week In Review: Outcomes-based ed tech contracts and K-12 policies in court

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from governors prioritizing special education to federal support for the science of reading.

By Roger Riddell • March 23, 2026

How the new NYC schools chief plans to improve rigor and equity

Building a solid foundation for interventions and changing perceptions around math and reading success are among challenges Kamar Samuels faces.

By Roger Riddell • March 19, 2026

Why access to STEM must include students who learn and think differently

Designing STEM programs with neurodivergent learners in mind strengthens outcomes for all students.

By Kara Ball • March 19, 2026

Governors promote special education initiatives in annual addresses

Amid funding challenges, some state leaders draw attention to budgets and programs that support students with disabilities.

By Kara Arundel • March 17, 2026

Week In Review: How states’ K-12 funding proportions have changed

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from SXSW EDU to superintendents navigating ICE activities.

By Roger Riddell • March 16, 2026

Where can educators find optimism in a beleaguered K-12 system?

During a SXSW EDU session, two nonprofit leaders share what's keeping them hopeful even as the education sector faces challenges.

By Kara Arundel • March 13, 2026

What to know about ICE’s impact on schools

As schools contend with the effects of increased operations in their communities, we've gathered recent coverage to help you get up to speed.

By Naaz Modan • March 12, 2026

4 ways to build alignment in K-12 decision-making

"If you're not building relationships, you're losing relationships," said one state education leader during a panel discussion at SXSW EDU.

By Kara Arundel • March 12, 2026

Superintendents have a message for ICE

Educators are mobilizing for the safety and funding of their districts, which they say are at risk, as lawmakers call for ICE reforms including at schools.

By Naaz Modan • March 9, 2026

Week In Review: McMahon marks first year in office

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from proposed ed tech limits to interagency agreements.

By Roger Riddell • March 9, 2026

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

From a U.S. Supreme Court decision to school closures in one of the nation’s largest districts, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Naaz Modan • March 6, 2026

McMahon: Education Department shutdown is still the goal

One year into the job, the education secretary is setting her sights on improving literacy and expanding school choice. 

By Kara Arundel • March 3, 2026

The hidden driver of school stability: a conversation on belonging

Stronger adult systems build belonging—and better student outcomes.

By Dr. Richard Carranza and Dr. Ruby Ababio-Fernandez • March 2, 2026

Week In Review: The special education population is on the rise

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from new interagency agreements to the State of the Union.

By Roger Riddell • March 2, 2026

Cardona: Student mental health cannot be a ‘red or blue’ issue

From the student suicide rate to consequences of misusing artificial intelligence, the former education secretary says the need for supports is urgent.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2026

Week In Review: Humanizing the superintendency, and lost instruction due to winter weather

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the end of a 60-year-old desegregation case to a Texas district's proposal to close 12 schools.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 23, 2026

Learning the reason behind students’ struggles sets them up for testing success

A California principal writes that digging into the “why” behind student confusion and frustration helped fuel significant achievement gains at his school.

By Rudy Sandoval • Feb. 20, 2026

‘I get vilified’: How superintendents can lead with humanity

Skillful storytelling and building a rapport with your community before tragedy strikes can help bring out the human side of the superintendency.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 17, 2026

Week In Review: Strategic staffing models and DC’s math gains

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from Title IX resolutions to the impact of E-rate expansion cuts.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2026

How special educators can help students when ICE comes to town

Special educators in St. Paul, Minnesota, are turning to COVID-19-era resources to help some impacted students access learning virtually.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 11, 2026

Week In Review: ICE on school grounds and FY26 education funding

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from new data on ransomware to tech accessibility rules.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 2026