Gun violence solutions ‘well within our reach’

Congressional leaders hosted a roundtable Monday seeking answers to the national epidemic of shootings. Here are four key takeaways.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 14, 2023

Senators propose study on effects of cell phone use in schools

The bipartisan bill includes a pilot program for schools to store student phones in secure storage containers during the school day.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 14, 2023

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

School districts navigate wave of activism in wake of Israel-Hamas war

Students protesting the Middle East situation and teachers’ personal views on the issue have pushed administrators to steer around political divides.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 13, 2023

FCC proposes adding Wi-Fi hotspots to E-Rate program

The proposed rule follows the agency’s recent expansion of the E-Rate program to fund Wi-Fi on school buses.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 13, 2023

Less than 1% of COVID emergency funds approved for spending extensions

The small amount sought for late liquidation in the first two allocations could indicate states and districts were able to spend down their funds.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 13, 2023

2023 school shootings outpace record high from 2022

School shootings — on the overall rise for decades — have broken last year’s record high at 306 shootings with just under two months left to go in the year.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 10, 2023

LGBTQ+ issues increasingly targeted in K-12 censorship bills

In 2021, legislators focused on banning The 1619 Project. This year, LGBTQ+ issues have become the primary target in classroom censorship efforts.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 10, 2023

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From supply chain challenges impacting school cafeterias to CDC data on teen vape use, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Nov. 10, 2023

House Republicans block controversial Title IX proposed rules in funding bill

A provision would prevent the Education Department from using any of its allocated $67.5 billion to implement proposed LGBTQ+ protections. 

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 9, 2023

Milk carton shortage spills into schools

School nutrition leaders are navigating a widespread milk carton shortage, adding to the persistent supply chain issues impacting school cafeterias.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 8, 2023

Ed Dept calls on schools to address ‘alarming rise’ in Islamophobic, antisemitic incidents

A spike in discrimination against Jewish, Muslim, Israeli and Palestinian American students, among others, has come amid the Israel-Hamas war.

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 7, 2023

CDC: High school vape use declined in 2023

However, the public health agency found no significant change in the use of tobacco products among middle and high school students combined. 

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 7, 2023

Use home visits to strengthen connections for newcomer students

Visits should be prearranged and voluntary for families and educators, with educators ready to listen and learn, experts say.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 6, 2023

How to support school communities in the wake of a mass tragedy

A principal and family liaison at Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shared their model for community recovery after the 2018 mass shooting.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 6, 2023

Division over broad opt-out demands poses challenge for districts

Parental backlash to LGBTQ+ inclusive curricula has led to both demand to broaden opt-out policies and districts’ reconsideration of them.

By Naaz Modan • Updated Nov. 6, 2023

Virginia Gov. Youngkin calls for parent notification of school drug overdoses

One school district in the state has had 10 suspected student opioid overdoses this school year, according to its superintendent.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 3, 2023

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the K-12 impact of Biden’s AI executive order to a district-wide teachers' strike, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Nov. 3, 2023

Foxx: Ed Dept religious expression guidance could violate student rights

Rep. Virginia Foxx pressed Education Secretary Miguel Cardona over the updated guidance for schools in a Thursday letter. 

By Naaz Modan • Nov. 2, 2023

Portland teachers go on strike, classes canceled

Stalled contract negotiations led to a walkout by the Portland Association of Teachers, which is seeking a 23% raise from the district.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 2, 2023

A look at 12 years of Title IX policy

As the Biden administration delays — for the second time  — the release of final rules, take a look back at major events impacting the civil rights law. 

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Nov. 2, 2023

Just 2 states have released guidance on artificial intelligence for schools

California and Oregon are the only states with recommendations to navigate AI use in classrooms, according to the Center on Reinventing Public Education.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 1, 2023

Supreme Court grapples with school officials’ First Amendment rights in social media case

A case on school board members’ decision to block parents on their social media accounts will impact how education leaders navigate the issue.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 31, 2023

Final Title IX rules delayed once more as Ed Dept misses deadline

The agency did not announce a new deadline for the two proposals, while advocacy groups say keeping the current rule in place is “a worrying and dangerous trend.”

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 31, 2023

Here’s what Biden’s AI executive order could mean for schools

The White House’s efforts to create guardrails around AI include calling for data privacy protections and providing resources to teachers.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 31, 2023

Charter schools continue market share gains

Growth is greater in pro-school choice states, but it's also evident in less charter-friendly states, according to a Moody's report.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 30, 2023