Food insecurity among children rises for 2nd year

Annual USDA data shows the proportion of children who were food insecure slightly increased from 8.8% to 8.9% between 2022 and 2023.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 6, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From chronic absenteeism strategies to a growing number of ransomware incidents impacting education, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Sept. 6, 2024

FCC announces application window for $200M cybersecurity pilot

The commission encouraged schools to apply early for the funds, which will range from $15,000 to $1.5 million based on a per-student formula.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 5, 2024

4 dead, 9 injured after mass shooting at Georgia’s Apalachee High School

Two teachers and two students were killed, and a 14-year-old high school student is in custody, law enforcement officials said Wednesday.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 4, 2024

We’re education researchers, and we stand with the education justice movement

Community organizers, educators and families are standing up to education censorship in a variety of ways, two New York University researchers write.

By Rhea Almeida and Parker Foster • Sept. 4, 2024

Americans’ satisfaction with K-12 education rises from record low

A 55% majority still report they are dissatisfied with the quality of schools this year, recent Gallup polling shows.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 4, 2024

Michigan accuses OCR of ‘legal gymnastics’ in Section 504 proceeding

The state injects the Loper decision in its latest filing, saying OCR is relying on "dated and unpersuasive precedent" to make its case.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 4, 2024

Publishing giants challenge book removals in Florida schools

A lawsuit alleges state law is leading to books that aren’t obscene being removed under the guise of “pornography,” violating the First Amendment.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 3, 2024

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signs executive order challenging Title IX final rule

The order stands out from other approaches to derail the rule’s implementation, such as recent lawsuits and directives by state education leaders.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 30, 2024

Schools, colleges faced record-breaking year of ransomware attacks in 2023

There were 121 incidents found last year alone, according to an analysis by Comparitech, but researchers noted their findings “only scratch the surface.”

By Anna Merod • Aug. 30, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From one state’s disagreement over teacher vacancy numbers to school chaplain bills gaining steam, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Aug. 30, 2024

Dual language immersion programs associated with more reading growth for ELs

Schools that lack such programs, don’t offer meetings with English learner families, and are overcrowded were associated with worse performance.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 29, 2024

Schools prepare for a post-ESSER reality

Education finance and policy experts say that although severe, widespread fiscal cliffs are unlikely, student needs continue.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 28, 2024

Florida education department, teachers union spar over teacher vacancy figures

While there’s disagreement over statewide teacher vacancy data, one policy expert explains how it can be an unreliable measurement.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 28, 2024

Some school districts are still hesitant to put out AI guidance

A Digital Promise survey shows only 25% of districts have released AI guidance. One California district leader shares why he’s reluctant to do so.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 28, 2024

Jury finds parents of Sante Fe High School shooter not liable

The negligence and wrongful death lawsuit comes amid other cases that have sought to hold parents of shooters responsible following mass shootings.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 27, 2024

The key to reengaging students? Focus on content and durable skills

North Carolina’s state superintendent details how her state addressed a need to develop skills beyond traditional “technical” skills and academic knowledge.

By Catherine Truitt • Aug. 27, 2024

11th Circuit deals another blow to Education Department’s Title IX rule

The latest order means states suing the agency have shown “a substantial likelihood” they will successfully argue the case.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 26, 2024

Bills allowing chaplains in public schools gain steam

At least 30 bills introduced in 16 states since 2023 have proposed placing chaplains in schools as volunteers or employees.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 26, 2024

Can AI ease teacher workload as a recruitment, retention strategy?

K-12 leaders and experts weigh in on whether AI tools have the potential to make teachers’ jobs more manageable and if that can ease staffing challenges.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 26, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From ESSER spending deadline extensions to a boost in Head Start teachers’ pay, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Aug. 23, 2024

California looks to build more teacher housing to boost recruitment, retention

Education workforce experts agree that raising teacher pay needs to be coupled with district incentives like affordable housing.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 23, 2024

Common App data shows substantial rise in minority student college applications

A predicted decrease in minority applicants has not materialized after the Supreme Court’s decision overturning race-conscious admissions.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 22, 2024

29% of LGBTQ+ students attend school with anti-LGBTQ+ policies

Students in schools with anti-LGBTQ+ policies report more negative experiences such as harassment and physical threats, Trevor Project data shows.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 22, 2024

What do schools need to know about AI paraphrasing detection tools?

Detection software can now spot text that summarizes generative AI, but one expert cautions against disciplining based on results.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 22, 2024