Top legal hurdles facing schools in 2024-25

From First Amendment and Title IX issues to DEI concerns, lawsuits show no signs of letting up as the new school year opens.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 12, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From upcoming education-related Supreme Court hearings to a mismatch on grades versus assessments, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Aug. 9, 2024

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

Summer Reading: The Title IX final rule’s bumpy road

The controversial rule protecting LGTBQI+ students has been on a litigation roller coaster since its release in April. Catch up with a selection of our coverage.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 9, 2024

Partnerships key in supporting military-connected students with disabilities

Military families' frequent moves can cause stress and anxiety about potential gaps in special education services, said OSEP conference speakers.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 8, 2024

Education Department: 2025-26 FAFSA to fully debut by Dec. 1

To avoid a repeat of this year's glitches, the agency plans to release the form for testing starting Oct. 1 with a limited number of students and institutions. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Aug. 8, 2024

Louisiana state leaders push forward with Ten Commandments law

State leaders said the mandate would bring “discipline” back to schools and that parents who disagree with the posters can tell their child not to look.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 7, 2024

Moving from ‘pockets of excellence’ to ‘systems of excellence’ for students with disabilities

If solutions work for some children in some places, “why not everywhere for every student every day?” asked Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 7, 2024

Harris chooses Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former educator, as running mate

Walz’s K-12 accomplishments as governor include signing universal school meals into law and increasing education funding by billions.

By Roger Riddell • Aug. 6, 2024

TikTok knowingly violated child privacy law, internal message alleges

The company wouldn't delete children's accounts unless parents submitted a form with information that was already in its possession, a federal lawsuit says.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 6, 2024

Anti-deepfake efforts ramp up in Congress as issue looms over schools

AI-generated deepfake images, audio and video pose a threat to students and staff. Two Senate bills aim to chip away at those challenges.

By Anna Merod • Aug. 6, 2024

What will the Supreme Court’s October 2024 term bring for K-12?

The nation’s highest court is set to hear separate cases on FCC reimbursements and exhausting administrative remedies.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 5, 2024

Nearly 60% of grades don’t match student test scores

A study from the Equitable Grading Project recommends steps to improve grading practices to reduce both grade inflation and grade depression.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 5, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the 5th Circuit Court’s ruling against the FCC to more states being blocked from enforcing the Title IX rule, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Aug. 2, 2024

Senate committee offers slight increase for education in FY 2025

The $80 billion proposal is about 11% more than a House committee recommendation.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 1, 2024

Special education advocates focus on funding, mental health and teacher shortages

The field is struggling with teacher and staff vacancies, as well as growing demands for services, CEC and CASE members say.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 1, 2024

Title IX rule blocked in more than half of states — just as it takes effect

The Education Department clarified on Thursday that it will continue enforcing the 2020 rule in states where the new rule is enjoined.

By Naaz Modan • Aug. 1, 2024

How registered principal apprenticeships are filling gaps 1 year in

North Dakota education leaders say they rolled out the model to better address teacher shortages and improve student achievement.

By Anna Merod • July 31, 2024

New York bans realistic active shooter drills in schools

Starting this school year, drills must be "trauma-informed" and conducted in a "developmentally and age-appropriate manner."

By Naaz Modan • July 31, 2024

Financial barriers prevented low-income students from accessing summer learning

Districts used summer programs to address academic lags following the pandemic but anticipate curbing them as federal COVID-19 funding dries up.

By Naaz Modan • July 31, 2024

Senate passes bipartisan bills to protect children, teens online

One of the bills, the Kids Online Safety Act, is stirring concerns over censorship and schools’ ability to use ed tech.

By Anna Merod • July 31, 2024

California law shuns ‘emotional disturbance’ term in special education

Supporters say using the term “emotional disability” will help remove stigma from mental health challenges among students.

By Kara Arundel • July 30, 2024

Georgia flip-flops on AP African American studies course

Schools will be able to use state funding to offer an AP African American Studies course that has faced scrutiny in other conservative-leaning states.

By Naaz Modan • July 29, 2024

What does Universal Service Fund ruling mean for E-rate?

A 5th Circuit decision could leave schools and libraries hanging on funds that help provide them with affordable internet services.

By Anna Merod • July 26, 2024

Federal judge blocks Title IX rule in another 6 states

With the ruling, the regulations have now been put on pause in at least 21 states. 

By Natalie Schwartz • July 26, 2024

Confused, upset, exhausted: Frustrations mount over Title IX rule rollout

School districts are still seeking guidance from the Education Department as the Aug. 1 deadline looms and injunctions complicate the rule’s implementation.

By Naaz Modan • July 26, 2024