Most E-rate participants call for more cybersecurity support with FCC funds

Some 91% of schools and libraries surveyed by Funds For Learning agree measures like next-generation firewalls should qualify for E-rate funds.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 10, 2023

Georgia is the latest state to try out direct admissions

Starting this week, 120,000 high schoolers will be notified they have reserved spots at many of the state’s public colleges.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 9, 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

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From two upcoming K-12-related Supreme Court hearings to new data on teachers’ average weekly wages, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Oct. 6, 2023

Pre-enrollment data may help reduce disparities in early interventions

A GAO report recommends that states collect this data to help solve service gaps for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or at risk for delays.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 6, 2023

ACLU sounds alarms on school surveillance technologies

A majority of students surveyed said they are aware of some form of monitoring tech prevalent in their school buildings.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 6, 2023

Restorative discipline practices in Chicago reduce student arrests

The University of Chicago’s study found positive effects of the program leading to a 35% decline for in-school student arrests.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 5, 2023

Supreme Court rejects multiple public school cases on first day of 2023 term

Two K-12-related cases already on the docket for Oct. 31 could impact social media policy and practices for school board members.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 4, 2023

New York bans facial recognition technology in schools

Schools can decide about using other biometric identifying technology at the local level, however, according to the New York State Education Department.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 3, 2023

Rising inflation worsens the ‘teacher pay penalty’

Teachers’ average weekly wages dropped $128 between 2021 and 2022, while other similarly educated professionals’ pay remained fairly stagnant.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 3, 2023

Budget deal averts education funding nightmare

The Committee for Education Funding had warned lawmakers about the dangers of a government shutdown.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 2, 2023

Many districts racing against the clock to spend ARP funds

Numerous districts nationwide have just 10% or less of American Rescue Plan spending registered by their state and at least $500,000 left to spend.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 2, 2023

Education Department calls for K-12 pathway programs, outreach to boost college access

With race-conscious admissions barred by the Supreme Court, the department is calling for more resources to help marginalized students apply for college.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 2, 2023

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a USDA rule impacting school nutrition to updated digital divide data, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Sept. 29, 2023

California Gov. Newsom signs LGBTQ-inclusive measures

How schools serve LGBTQ+ students is rapidly changing, and the new laws contribute to a stark contrast between liberal and conservative approaches.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 29, 2023

Are virtual educators an answer to teacher shortages?

One live virtual teaching company, Elevate K-12, notes an uptick in district interest in its services amid severe, ongoing educator vacancies.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 29, 2023

Early ed, K-12 make plans for a government shutdown

Immediate concerns center on Head Start, Impact Aid and school meals, advocates said. A prolonged shutdown would make situations worse.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 29, 2023

Ed tech budget relief: Google doubles down on longer Chromebook lifespans

The devices, popular in 1:1 device rollouts in K-12, will be able to receive automatic updates for up to 10 years, the company announced.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 28, 2023

97% of teens say they use their phones during the school day

A Common Sense Media study found students were most likely to turn to social media, YouTube and gaming on their phones during the school day.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 27, 2023

How a Pennsylvania superintendent set out to restore her district’s secondary grades

With middle grades returned, Sue Mariani aims to sustainably bring high school back to Duquesne City School District in a system under receivership.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 27, 2023

Washington state districts lacked transparent ARP plans

An OIG audit finds the state didn't ensure timely submission of some grant applications or that districts publicly posted spending plans.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 27, 2023

USDA final rule expands free meal access at high-poverty schools

Another 3,000 school districts will be eligible for the Community Eligibility Provision under the new federal regulation.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 26, 2023

Significant flaws found in special ed written state complaint process

A Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates report recommends more transparency and parental inclusion in this dispute resolution approach.

By Kara Arundel • Updated Sept. 28, 2023

By The Numbers: Child care industry braces for potential funding cliff

About 3.2 million children will lose access to child care after this week as American Rescue Plan funds run out, The Century Foundation said.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 25, 2023

Digital divide persists as 22% of low-income households with children lack internet

A Connected Nation report illuminates a notable gap in awareness and enrollment in the Affordable Connectivity Program.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 25, 2023

K-12 decision-making is subject of lawsuits contesting power, politics

State education boards and departments, subject to changing political winds, are facing lawsuits contesting their role and reach. 

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 22, 2023