How Maryland’s governor is tackling education challenges

From underinvestment to staffing concerns, Wes Moore says the state’s K-12 woes cannot be pinned on the pandemic alone.

By Anna Merod • June 5, 2026

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

From a Federal Communications Commission announcement to a Philadelphia Phillies high school program, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • June 5, 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

Senators demand answers over closed Office of English Language Acquisition

The U.S. Department of Education shuttered the office last month to "ensure better alignment of programs" for English learners.

By Naaz Modan • June 4, 2026

1 in 5 students are chronically absent, analysis finds

The share of “extreme” chronic absenteeism has fallen from 41% in 2021-22 to 23% in 2024-25, according to a 31-state analysis.

By Anna Merod • June 4, 2026

FCC announces ‘top-to-bottom’ review of E-Rate

Chairman Brendan Carr cited increased screentime for kids and state efforts to limit devices in class as impetus for potential reform.

By Naaz Modan • June 3, 2026

Education Department faces new lawsuit over cancelled professional development grants

Plaintiffs say the rescission of 28 grants last year with little notice "destabilized" teacher pipelines in at least 12 states.

By Naaz Modan • June 3, 2026

Supreme Court turns away another parental notification case

The latest rejections follow a March emergency docket opinion on gender transition policies that has begun to influence decisions on the issue.

By Naaz Modan • June 3, 2026

How should school leaders react to controversial student journalism?

Censoring an inconvenient story teaches the wrong lesson, may amplify the issue, and could result in legal liability for the district, experts say.

By Ed Finkel • June 2, 2026

Week In Review: Federal policies and classroom tech face pushback

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from special education data collections to Pittsburgh’s school closures.

By Roger Riddell • June 1, 2026

School meal participation at risk from SNAP cuts, FRAC reports

Participation in SNAP has fallen by some 3.3 million people in the last year as a new federal law tightened eligibility, data shows.

By Naaz Modan • May 29, 2026

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

From unspent federal funds to an American Federation of Teachers proposal, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • May 29, 2026

Education is no longer a ‘professional degree.’ What will the ripple effects be?

Education advocates are worried about the negative impact a new federal student loan cap will have on staffing for many roles in schools.

By Anna Merod • May 29, 2026

Pittsburgh Public Schools OKs plan to close 12 schools

The district's Future Ready Plan includes opening two new schools and enhancing access to academics, arts, athletics and more.

By Kara Arundel • May 28, 2026

GOP advances legislation barring ‘discriminatory equity or gender ideology’

The bills would codify parts of Trump executive orders that restrict classroom discussions and materials related to LGBTQ+ identities and race.

By Naaz Modan • May 28, 2026

AFT president urges bans on screens, student-facing AI for youngest learners

Randi Weingarten, president of the nation’s second-largest teachers union, said such limits are needed as students are “drowning in tech.”

By Anna Merod • May 27, 2026

Don’t call it a ‘miracle’: Mississippi academic gains were fueled by decades of groundwork

The state’s marked improvement required more of a marathon than a sprint and can’t be chalked up to a single approach, researchers say.

By Ed Finkel • May 27, 2026

How can states encourage students to fill out the FAFSA?

States are embracing policies that mandate or strongly encourage students to fill out the form. Experts say these moves need funding and personnel. 

By Jamaal Abdul-Alim • May 27, 2026

How the Canvas data breach further frayed families’ trust in ed tech

Cybersecurity incidents like the one that hit Instructure threaten the faith placed in schools to protect children and their data, says a leading expert.

By Anna Merod • Updated June 3, 2026

Week In Review: The latest large district to weigh school closures

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the U.S. Department of Education’s funding priorities to a warning on harmful screen use.

By Roger Riddell • May 26, 2026

What you need to know about charter schools

Charter school growth may be slowing but because of its flexibility and autonomy, it remains a popular school model.

By Kara Arundel • May 26, 2026

Pressure mounts for Ed Dept to release research funds

Nearly $300 million is unspent, according to letters to the Education Department. The agency says it will meet its statutory obligations for funding.

By Kara Arundel • May 22, 2026

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

From Miami-Dade County’s school consolidation proposal to another state’s federal waiver for K-12 funding requirements, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • May 22, 2026

Surgeon general advisory urges caution on youth screen use

The advisory was accompanied by a toolkit calling for schools to “limit screen use by assigning work in books or on paper whenever possible.”

By Anna Merod • May 21, 2026

Ed Dept spending priority raises concerns with nod to Judeo-Christianity

The inclusion of "the founders' religious beliefs" in discretionary grant priorities comes amid a focus on "promoting patriotic education."

By Naaz Modan • May 21, 2026

How Maryland School for the Blind helps public schools close gaps

The Baltimore-based school’s programs and services stretch beyond its residential and day programs to reach students statewide.

By Roger Riddell • May 20, 2026