2025 broke record for censorship: Less than 3% of book challenges came from parents

Groups or government officials initiated 92% of challenges, and two-thirds overall ended in removals, according to an American Library Association report.

By Naaz Modan • April 23, 2026

LAUSD imposes screen time limits starting in 2026-27

One Los Angeles Unified School District board member said the policy curbing technology use in schools will “help lead the nation” on similar efforts.

By Anna Merod • April 22, 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

Texas can require schools to display 10 Commandments, 5th Circuit says

The decision is a win for conservatives who have sought to incorporate religion in public schools — and brings the issue one step closer to the Supreme Court.

By Naaz Modan • April 22, 2026

27 states want to opt into federal school choice program

States are awaiting rules defining a formal process to join the program, which is set to launch Jan. 1, 2027.

By Kara Arundel • April 22, 2026

Arkansas law boosted teacher pay — and retention

Research from the University of Arkansas, however, warns that the impacts from these raises will “fade over time” if they’re not sustained.

By Anna Merod • April 21, 2026

SCOTUS takes up whether preschools can exclude children of gay parents

Plaintiffs say Colorado’s universal pre-K program requiring equal access to enrollment despite sexual orientation is religious discrimination.

By Naaz Modan • April 20, 2026

Schools get another year to comply with web accessibility deadlines

Reactions were mixed to the U.S. Department of Justice’s extension for digitally accessible content managed by state and local government entities.

By Kara Arundel • April 20, 2026

A Texas district closed 2 schools. How innovation made it a smoother process.

Donna Independent School District credits the launch of its innovative academies for helping parents adjust to two elementary schools closing.

By Anna Merod • April 20, 2026

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

From a district saving money by “vibe coding” to new Education Department priorities, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • April 17, 2026

OCR investigating Texas district’s plan to move special education class

OCR will look into whether the New Home Independent School District violated Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

By Kara Arundel • April 16, 2026

5 ways schools can reduce chronic absenteeism and boost student engagement

Culturally relevant teaching and strong family connections are two ways schools are increasing attendance, says a University of Oregon report.

By Kara Arundel • April 16, 2026

Should the Bible be part of public school curriculum? The momentum is building.

A push for Bible instruction may become the next wave of curriculum policies sweeping through the nation, as more states consider such legislation.

By Naaz Modan • April 15, 2026

Inside Trump’s 3.5% budget boost for special education

The FY27 budget proposal, however, would make changes that have advocates concerned about accountability and federal supports.

By Kara Arundel • April 15, 2026

The Education Department released new priorities for key programs. Here’s what to know.

The agency is showing an increased interest in allocating resources to career and workforce readiness, educator training, literacy and artificial intelligence.

By Naaz Modan • April 14, 2026

How the Education Department will prioritize AI in awarding grants

A new final rule details a broad set of AI initiatives that will be given more weight in the agency’s discretionary funding programs.

By Anna Merod • April 14, 2026

Layoffs, hiring freezes pick up in districts amid declining enrollment

From Boston to San Francisco, districts are planning for sweeping staff reductions as superintendents face tightening budgets.

By Anna Merod • April 14, 2026

Appeals court OKs parts of Iowa’s sweeping anti-LGBTQ law

The decision is a blow to free speech and civil rights advocates, who have said such laws are discriminatory and lead to self-censorship in schools.

By Naaz Modan • April 13, 2026

First grants announced under Labor Dept elementary and secondary ed partnership

The two grant competitions cover literacy in high-need areas and incentives for performance-based compensation for teachers and school leaders.

By Naaz Modan • April 10, 2026

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

From a student data privacy settlement to Trump’s latest budget proposal, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • April 10, 2026

‘Vibe coding’ helped a Washington district save $250K in ed tech costs

Peninsula School District says it is harnessing AI tools to develop replacements for current ed tech and expand its capabilities.

By Anna Merod • April 10, 2026

Districts, states grapple with 4-day school week

Education leaders are weighing pros and cons as they balance calendar demands for teacher training, instructional requirements and community needs.

By Kara Arundel • April 9, 2026

After-school program sustainability concerns are rising among providers

Over half of after-school providers said they were worried about having to close their programs in 2025, according to a survey by Afterschool Alliance.

By Anna Merod • April 8, 2026

We want to hear about your school district’s rising leaders

Tell us about the standout assistant principals and district administrators who are fueling achievement, positive culture and innovation in your schools.

By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2026

Draft anti-DEI rule draws strong pushback from education leaders

The General Services Administration plan — which would apply to all federal funding recipients — would hurt student success initiatives, commenters said.

By Naaz Modan • April 8, 2026

Want to stabilize K-12 enrollment? Expanding pre-K access could help

Children who participated in D.C.’s universal pre-K program were significantly more likely to stay in public schools, Urban Institute research shows.

By Kara Arundel • April 7, 2026