What you need to know about Title IX

The federal civil rights law barring sex discrimination in schools is a frequent target of policy ping-pong between presidential administrations.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 2, 2025

Education Department withdraws proposed Title IX athletics rule

The administration cited legal challenges and public comment in pulling the controversial regulation as the presidency is about to change hands.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 23, 2024

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2025 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

High school graduation rates held steady in 2022-23

However, average rates showed racial and ethnic disparities, according to newly released National Center for Education Statistics data.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 20, 2024

Test yourself on this year’s K-12 news

In an expanded version of our weekly feature, here's a chance to show what you learned from some of 2024's biggest stories.

By Anna Merod , Kara Arundel • Dec. 20, 2024

3 K-12 staffing lessons learned in 2024

Schools continue to navigate persistent workforce challenges, including a shortage of special education teachers and gaps in diversity.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 19, 2024

Declining K-12 enrollment spells trouble for higher education’s future

Given demographic trends, the sector will likely become more competitive and experience more closures, one consolidation expert argues. 

By Ricardo Azziz • Dec. 19, 2024

Where could Trump tariffs hit school budgets?

An economist says the president-elect’s proposed import taxes could drive up material costs and impact K-12 capital projects.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 18, 2024

These 4 charts tell the story of K-12 staffing, tutoring trends

Special educators, classroom aides and mental health professionals are among the most understaffed roles, according to NCES data.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 17, 2024

Special education teacher shortage creating ‘point of exhaustion’

During a U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ listening session, speakers shared hardships students, families and schools face due to a lack of educators.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 17, 2024

3 dead in Wisconsin school shooting

Police identified the alleged shooter, who was among the fatalities, as a 15-year-old girl who attended the school.

By Kara Arundel • Updated Dec. 17, 2024

Schools take proactive steps to protect immigrant students

Threatened changes to U.S. immigration policies are leading some schools to share resources and offer support to staff, families and students.

By Kara Arundel • Updated Dec. 17, 2024

Judge mulls challenge to Minnesota dual enrollment program’s ban of faith statements

Two Christian colleges are seeking to overturn one of the eligibility requirements for the statewide high school dual enrollment program.

By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 16, 2024

Walberg to lead U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee

In the Senate, Bill Cassidy, R-La., will chair the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee when the 119th Congress convenes in January.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 13, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From public school enrollment trends to the Supreme Court declining a closely watched K-12 case, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Dec. 13, 2024

Biden signs law mandating Oct. 1 deadline for FAFSA release

The FAFSA Deadline Act will require the education secretary to update Congress on if the U.S. Department of Education expects to meet the deadline.

By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 12, 2024

Moody’s issues negative outlook for K-12 public schools in 2025

The dour forecast for the sector is based on a trifecta of enrollment concerns, rising costs and slowing revenue.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 12, 2024

Minnesota schools must report cybersecurity incidents under new law

The information will be anonymized and shared with “appropriate organizations” to help officials understand how to provide support.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 12, 2024

New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit book bans

Though similar laws have gained steam in Democratic-leaning states, at least one — Illinois — has begun to see pushback.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 11, 2024

High school graduates to peak in 2025, with slightly deeper-than-expected declines ahead

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education’s latest projections serve as a call for policymakers and colleges to boost attendance rates.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 11, 2024

States receive $1.7B in ARP pandemic spending extensions so far

Updated U.S. Department of Education figures show seven states and Puerto Rico gained a longer deadline to spend ARP-ESSER dollars.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 10, 2024

Teacher diversity lags behind rate in broader workforce

The gap is raising concerns that people of color are opting out of careers in education, a Natonal Council on Teacher Quality report suggests.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 10, 2024

Supreme Court declines K-12 cases on gender support plan, race-conscious admissions

In a dissent on the transgender-related case, two justices called the issue presented "a question of great and growing national importance."

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 9, 2024

What do special education advocates anticipate from a 2nd Trump term?

Some advocacy groups are preparing to defend the federal government's role in supporting public school students with disabilities.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 9, 2024

Federal judge upholds race-conscious admissions at Naval Academy

The ruling deals a blow to Students for Fair Admissions, the group that successfully brought down these practices at civilian colleges.

By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 6, 2024

What is E-rate and how does it benefit schools?

With the FCC program’s future in legal limbo, here’s what it means for schools and libraries that use the federal funds for affordable internet connectivity.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 6, 2024