Florida approves controversial African American history standards

The new standards, described as "White-washed" by critics, come amid laws that educators say restrict authentic discussions of race in the classroom.

By Naaz Modan • July 20, 2023

House passes bill to deny funding to schools, colleges housing migrants

Unlikely to become law, the Republican-initiated bill does not have companion legislation in the Senate and faces opposition from the White House.

By Kara Arundel • July 20, 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 can schools get ahead of staff vacancies?

Florida principal Adam Lane suggests improving school culture is a central pillar to turning around recruitment and retention.

By Anna Merod • July 20, 2023

States revise math standards to reflect connections and ‘big ideas’

California, Georgia and Virginia are among those developing and adopting updated frameworks to make math more relevant and engaging.

By Kara Arundel • July 19, 2023

GAO: USDA’s Foods in Schools program needs systematic improvements

Challenges faced by the program, which provides 15% to 20% of foods used in school lunches, include delivery issues and price fluctuations.

By Naaz Modan • July 19, 2023

These 3 strategies are key when creating a school-based wellness center

Two Pennsylvania high school leaders shared lessons learned for improving school mental health services with a trauma-informed approach.

By Anna Merod • July 18, 2023

GOP House committee members proposes 80% cut to Title I

The Republican-led House Appropriations Committee proposed a bill aimed at removing government waste, but some say cuts would be detrimental.

By Kara Arundel • July 14, 2023

Democratic governors, Florida mayors announce their schools as safe for LGBTQ+

The organized effort from Democratic leaders is among the first since recent laws have restricted LGBTQ+ support in conservative states.

By Naaz Modan • July 14, 2023

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

From new federal registered apprenticeship programs to superintendent stressors, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 10?

By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2023

What should superintendents keep in mind in union negotiations?

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says talks may exceed budget comfort zones, but that may be necessary based on economic realities.

By Roger Riddell • July 14, 2023

Special educators highlight 3 focus areas in Capitol Hill visits

Despite a politically charged atmosphere, special education issues have historically drawn bipartisan support.

By Kara Arundel • July 13, 2023

EPA wants stricter rules for child care centers, schools serving young children

A pre-publication notice emphasizes the risk of lead exposure to young children.

By Kara Arundel • July 13, 2023

FCC chair proposes $200M investment to boost K-12 cybersecurity

The funds would go toward a three-year pilot program aimed at enhancing cybersecurity protections for school and library networks.

By Anna Merod • July 13, 2023

Labor Department approves registered principal apprenticeships

North Dakota will be the first state to participate in the program following the approval of its application on Monday.

By Anna Merod • July 12, 2023

Superintendents report stress levels double that of other working adults

Surveyed district leaders cited “the intrusion of political issues and opinions into schooling” as the most common stressor.

By Naaz Modan • July 12, 2023

Michigan set to become 7th state with permanent universal school meals

The Michigan Legislature passed a bipartisan budget bill including $160 million to establish a program serving free breakfast and lunch to all students.

By Anna Merod • July 11, 2023

Federal judge pauses school bathroom policy as Idaho law challenged

Wisconsin and Idaho are the latest to see challenges against state and local policies on transgender students’ access to school facilities. 

By Naaz Modan • July 11, 2023

Students need over 4 months of extra learning to return to pre-pandemic math, reading achievement

Academic recovery is lagging behind prepandemic achievement rates, according to a new NWEA analysis of MAP Growth test performance.

By Anna Merod • July 11, 2023

Districts used 2,591 ed tech tools on average in 2022-23

While the total is on the rise, the number of unique tools used by educators and students is down from last year.

By Anna Merod • July 10, 2023

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

From a Supreme Court ruling’s fallout to a global data breach’s ongoing impact, what did you learn from our stories the week of July 3?

By Anna Merod • July 7, 2023

Texas legislature allocates $55M to counter school cybersecurity threats

Influxes in state funding to combat the issue are slowly ramping up nationwide.

By Anna Merod • July 7, 2023

Ed Dept doubles down on Title IX LGBTQ+ protections in pronoun case

The department found a Wisconsin school district didn’t properly address harassment from other students or incorrect pronoun usage by teachers.

By Naaz Modan • July 7, 2023

Student participation in school meal program dips after universal meals end

Challenges cited by district leaders in raising school meal participation rates could be addressed by providing universal free meals, advocates say. 

By Naaz Modan • July 6, 2023

Energy Department doubles funding awarded for school infrastructure grants

The agency distributed $178 million — a big jump from the initial $80 million allocated — to high-need school communities for infrastructure upgrades.

By Anna Merod • July 6, 2023

Summer Reading: Book bans and curriculum wars spread amid K-12 politicization

Challenges to books and curricular topics have risen to the forefront as the nation’s culture wars have reached classrooms. 

By Roger Riddell • July 5, 2023