Judge orders Education Department to restore COVID spending extensions

The reprieve only applies to the 16 states and the District of Columbia that sued for access to the funds.

By Kara Arundel • May 7, 2025

Trump administration court filing may spell end of overtime final rule

The U.S. Department of Labor is still reconsidering the Biden-era effort to expand overtime pay eligibility, according to court documents.

By Ryan Golden • May 6, 2025

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Equity in Education

From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.

By K-12 Dive staff

Maine scores victory in Title IX feud with Trump administration

A court-approved settlement agreement between USDA and the state prohibits the federal government from freezing USDA funds to the state.

By Naaz Modan • May 5, 2025

$1B to support student mental health is gone. Schools fear what’s next.

Funds for more school mental health professionals were discontinued due to “conflict” with Trump administration priorities, the Education Department said.

By Anna Merod • May 5, 2025

Trump’s FY26 budget would slash more than $4.5B from K-12

The plan would turn Title I and IDEA into single, separate grants, zero out key teacher grants, and add $60 million for charter schools.

By Naaz Modan • May 2, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a challenge to an education civil rights law to the new COPPA Rule’s implementation, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • May 2, 2025

Lawsuit challenges Trump ICE raid policy, citing LAUSD activity

Plaintiffs also included reports of attendance rates that "dropped in half" and an "influx of parents picking up their children" mid-day in districts nationwide.

By Naaz Modan • May 1, 2025

Federal cuts reduce scope of Nation’s Report Card

A number of voluntary NAEP subjects have been cut over the next eight years, including writing for all grades.

By Naaz Modan • May 1, 2025

School meal participation on the rise amid growing interest in CEP

Student participation rose 8% for school breakfasts and 6.8% for lunches between 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, according to FRAC.

By Anna Merod • May 1, 2025

Supreme Court could allow creation of nation’s first religious public school

Though the court's conservative majority appeared open to such a school’s creation, liberal justices raised questions on curricula and discrimination.

By Naaz Modan • April 30, 2025

How tariff uncertainties are already impacting school purchasing

District leaders point to "whiplash" for school purchases on everything from laptops to paper products as the Trump administration changes trade policies.

By Anna Merod • April 30, 2025

What’s next for the registered teacher apprenticeship movement?

To keep high-quality programs running, it's crucial to have sustainable financing and to amplify district and state voices.

By Anna Merod • April 30, 2025

Congress passes bill criminalizing illicit deepfakes as students are targeted

The bipartisan Take It Down Act aims to combat sexually explicit images generated by artificial intelligence — a growing issue for schools nationwide.

By Anna Merod • April 29, 2025

Justices seem puzzled by district’s argument in disability case

Consequences for districts' financial liability in Section 504 and ADA cases are on the line in a case turning on the legal standards to be used.

By Naaz Modan • April 28, 2025

19 states sue Education Department over anti-DEI efforts

A coalition of attorneys general contends that the agency’s Title VI certification directive places “onerous” and “excruciatingly difficult” demands on states.

By Roger Riddell • April 28, 2025

IDEA services for infants, toddlers brace for budget impacts

The Part C early intervention program is stable for now, but advocates and researchers are worried about potential cuts to Medicaid and appropriations.

By Kara Arundel • April 28, 2025

New COPPA Rule to take effect in June

The Federal Trade Commission’s amended final rule expands parental control over companies that collect children’s data.

By Anna Merod • April 25, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new executive orders to a state’s private school choice program being deemed unconstitutional, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • April 25, 2025

Will Trump’s school discipline order drive wider disparities or ‘restore common sense’?

Some critics worry the directive will hurt marginalized students, but supporters say race-based practices hamper school safety.

By Kara Arundel • April 25, 2025

States drop Section 504 constitutional challenge

The 17 state plaintiffs don't want to declare the disability discrimination rule unconstitutional but continue to argue that gender dysphoria is not a disability.

By Kara Arundel • April 25, 2025

Federal judges deal major blow to Education Department’s anti-DEI guidance

The Trump administration's efforts to withhold funds from schools "raise the specter of a public 'witch hunt,'" one ruling said.

By Kara Arundel , Natalie Schwartz • Updated April 25, 2025

Trump targets AI, school discipline in new executive orders

In addition to advancing AI in schools, the orders call for a review of discipline guidance based on “discriminatory and unlawful ‘equity’ ideology.”

By Anna Merod • April 23, 2025

What could an executive order on AI in education mean for schools?

A draft order would direct federal agencies to prioritize artificial intelligence initiatives in schools and to help train students and teachers to use the tech.

By Anna Merod • April 23, 2025

2 in 5 LGBTQ+ youth face socioeconomic challenges

Transgender and nonbinary youth were more likely to experience food insecurity, houselessness and unmet basic needs compared to peers.

By Naaz Modan • April 23, 2025

Justice Department: Maine Education Department at risk of losing $864M

The federal agency warned last week that it may retroactively pull funding to Maine for past Title IX violations.

By Naaz Modan • April 23, 2025