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

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

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

‘Education culture wars’ legislation heats up

Some 177 bills that would regulate school operations, climate or curriculum have been introduced nationwide this year.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 24, 2023

How are districts preparing for the end of American Rescue Plan funds?

Superintendents anticipate reductions to specialist staffing, summer learning programs and staff compensation, according to a report from AASA.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 23, 2023

Voters’ top K-12 concerns include pandemic learning recovery, scant funding

A new poll from the National Education Association shows culture wars are a low educational priority for a majority of likely voters.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 23, 2023

Washington to launch special educator apprenticeship program

The U.S. Department of Labor awarded $3.5 million to the state to tackle its special education teacher shortage.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 22, 2023

House Republicans’ bill would freeze Education Department hiring

Lawmakers characterize it as a first step in returning education policy decisions to the local and state levels.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 21, 2023

Cyberattacks cost New Haven Public Schools over $6M

The Connecticut city has recovered $3.6 million after hackers compromised the email of the school district’s chief operating officer.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 18, 2023

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

From emerging K-12 tech to a state’s efforts to tackle disproportionality in special education, what did you learn from our stories the week of Aug. 14?

By Anna Merod • Aug. 18, 2023

North Carolina restricts transgender student athletes in veto override

A Republican supermajority voted to prohibit transgender girls from competing on sports teams aligning with their gender identity.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 18, 2023