Utah charter school agrees to remedy restraint, seclusion concerns

An OCR investigation found significant underreporting of restraint and seclusion at Spectrum Academy, a charter program serving students with autism.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 11, 2023

Bus driver strikes create school transit gridlock as classes resume

As a school bus driver strike looms for New York City Public Schools, similar labor disputes have already occurred elsewhere this school year.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 11, 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

How much is extreme weather hindering learning?

A story map by Climate Action Campaign aims to illustrate the adverse impact of heat, hurricanes and other weather events on learning.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 8, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From opioid prevention mandates to revealing new data on chronic absenteeism, what did you learn from our stories within the last seven days?

By Anna Merod • Sept. 8, 2023

Americans’ perception of education quality reaches lowest point in 2 decades

Public satisfaction with the K-12 system has been on a steady decline since the pandemic began, but parents remain more likely to report approval.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 7, 2023

US teachers are struggling to teach sustainability in schools

Topics like climate action and clean energy are among the least likely topics found in sustainability school lessons, according to a Smithsonian-Gallup poll.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 7, 2023

CISA creates voluntary ed tech pledge to boost K-12 cybersecurity

Companies signing the agreement are urged to commit to encouraging the use of multifactor authentication and public vulnerability disclosure.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 6, 2023

Indiana is the latest state to offer a direct college admissions program

Almost 40 public and private institutions in the state are participating, along with 327 high schools.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Sept. 5, 2023

4 states mandate opioid prevention curriculum as overdose crisis persists

A new CDC report says counterfeit pills are increasingly available and drug overdoses are at historic highs.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 1, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From updated teacher vacancy data to new warnings about vape use in schools, what did you learn from our stories within the last seven days?

By Anna Merod • Sept. 1, 2023

Medicaid cracks down on states over children wrongly losing coverage during redeterminations

The move comes as school districts nationwide work to help children and families retain benefits amid transitions from pandemic-era automatic renewals.

By Rebecca Pifer • Sept. 1, 2023

Voters dissatisfied with local school boards

While nearly half of voters surveyed rated local schools as excellent or good, a lower share approved of their school boards.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 31, 2023

Maryland district warns school data may be leaked following cyberattack

Prince George’s County Public Schools said it’s working to review any potential data compromised after a cyber incident affected 4,500 district users in August.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 31, 2023

Final Title IX rules likely to be pushed beyond October

The Education Department hasn’t even sent its regulatory plans to the Office of Management and Budget, which can take up to 120 days to review them.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 31, 2023

English learners need equitable access to dual language programs

Enrollment and bilingual teacher recruitment should be prioritized, said panelists during a Tuesday webinar.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 30, 2023

How a New York superintendent found her passion in school turnarounds

The Roosevelt Union Free School District’s Deborah Wortham says the most important questions students have of leaders are, “Do I care? Am I visible?”

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 30, 2023

By the Numbers: Teacher vacancies jump by 51%

However, teacher turnover rates are projected to plateau, according to researchers from several universities.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 30, 2023

Highlighter vape pens add new layer of haze to school prevention efforts

Schools are getting creative in how they address vaping as a wider range of disguises for the devices make it easier for students to conceal them. 

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 29, 2023

Illness, climate events start another school year with cancellations

While many of these in-person learning disruptions are temporary, educators and families remain concerned about academic recovery.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 29, 2023

Majority of adults support higher pay, more influence over curriculum for teachers

Some 66% of adults said teachers are underpaid, and 67% said they support raising educator salaries through increased property taxes, a PDK poll found.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 29, 2023

4 ways to steer around bus driver shortages

As widespread staffing problems persist, school transportation experts share strategies that are working for some districts.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 28, 2023

When is race-related curriculum OK under federal law?

Alluding to recent state policy restrictions, the Education Department clarified when race in curriculum and programming is permissible under federal law.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 28, 2023

Supreme Court asked to review if top-ranked magnet discriminated in admissions

The request comes less than two months after the court overturned race-conscious admissions practices in higher education.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 25, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From anticipated budget reductions to a prominent test’s online transition, what did you learn from our stories the week of Aug. 21?

By Anna Merod • Aug. 25, 2023

AAP urges end to corporal punishment in schools

The practice of hitting children is used disproportionately and can lead to adverse impacts on students, the medical organization says.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 25, 2023