Foxx will not seek another term as House education committee chair

The congresswoman has been a vocal critic of the Education Department, including its pandemic spending and Title IX regulatory efforts.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 12, 2024

Low-income schools aren’t vetting ed tech, analysis finds

Higher rates of ads on school websites and lower access to devices paint a “disturbing picture” for these schools, says a tech safety organization.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 9, 2024

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

Why some education leaders are calling for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Teachers unions and school districts don’t have much sway in the outcome of international conflicts, but they say this one has hit home.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 9, 2024

Tennessee proposal would require schools to craft own AI policies

If the legislation is adopted, schools and colleges would need to develop artificial intelligence use policies for the 2024-25 school year by July 1.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 9, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a costly and illegal teachers strike to a controversial regulation’s advancement to the White House, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Feb. 9, 2024

How can schools tap tax reimbursements for clean energy projects?

The Inflation Reduction Act’s “direct pay” provision allows tax-exempt entities like schools to receive federal tax-free cash payment for qualifying projects.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 8, 2024

Foxx demands Cardona resignation over antisemitism response

The Republican lawmaker said failure to condemn a chant as antisemitic amounted to “cowardly evasion.”

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 7, 2024

Parents of Oxford High School shooter sentenced to up to 15 years in prison

James and Jennifer Crumbley were each found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter in separate trials.

By Naaz Modan • Updated April 9, 2024

Historic settlement in California dedicates $2B for learning recovery

The agreement hinges on the verification of available funds, as well as legislation that supports targeted interventions.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 6, 2024

Title IX regulations advance to White House after significant delay

The Education Department is closer to finalizing the controversial regulation, which it aimed to release in March after two previous delays.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 5, 2024

K-12 cybersecurity policies are gaining momentum. Is it enough?

State proposals supporting education-related cybersecurity measures surged 250% between 2020 and 2023, but just a small portion focused solely on K-12.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 5, 2024

Agreement reached in costly Massachusetts teachers strike

The Newton Teachers Association incurred $625,000 in court fines from an illegal 11-day strike, which the union agreed to pay Newton Public Schools.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 5, 2024

Summer learning is a top ESSER spending priority for academic recovery

Factors driving COVID-19 relief spending include mental health needs, lagging test scores and the desire for financial stability, an ASBO survey finds.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 2, 2024

School support and improvement plan oversight falls short, says GAO

Less than half of school support and improvement plans met federal requirements like including a needs assessments and identifying inequities.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 2, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new FBI data on hate crimes in schools to a likely Supreme Court case with direct K-12 implications, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Feb. 2, 2024

SCOTUS signals interest in K-12 admissions case

Justices have met multiple times over a high-profile case on admissions policies at a top-ranked Virginia high school.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 1, 2024

House subcommittee seeks solutions for lagging academics, attendance

While discussing fixes to pandemic-related setbacks in schools, lawmakers accused each other of impeding progress through political distractions.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 1, 2024

The K-12 outlook for 2024: Funds are waning, challenges aren’t

We've gathered our trends to watch, leaders to follow and more in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.

By K-12 Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2024

Why staffing shortages in school nutrition persist — and what districts can do about them

School nutrition directors share what works as they navigate staffing issues, especially as universal school meal policies gain traction. 

By Anna Merod • Jan. 31, 2024

Hate crimes more than double at schools, FBI reports

Schools were the third most common known location for hate crimes in 2023, and a frequent location for hate crimes against Black, Jewish and LGBT individuals.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 30, 2024

4 policy trends to watch in 2024

While Title IX proposals have received much attention for their potential impact on schools, they're not the only policy changes afoot.

By Naaz Modan • Jan. 30, 2024

By The Numbers: The status of ESSER spending

Several states and districts have longer spending timelines for COVID-19 relief funds due to late liquidation approvals from the Education Department.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 30, 2024

HHS, Ed Dept announce $50M for school-based Medicaid services

The federal government will award 20 state grants of up to $2.5 million each to improve services, especially in rural and underserved areas.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 29, 2024

Utah bill banning DEI at public schools signed into law

The law considers DEI initiatives as discriminatory and prohibited, replacing them with broader “success and support” programs.

By Laura Spitalniak • Updated Feb. 1, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the Ed Department’s new national ed tech plan to a bipartisan Florida bill aiming to curb book challenges, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 26, 2024