Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

From funding announcements to cyberattacks, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • May 15, 2026

Ed Department to release $144M for special education, early intervention

The Wednesday announcement also included guidance to states on using IDEA funds to help expectant parents of children with disabilities.

By Kara Arundel • May 13, 2026

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

Week In Review: Cyberattacks and federal allegations

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from cellphone bans to proposed restrictions on artificial intelligence companions.

By Roger Riddell • May 11, 2026

Week In Review: Inside the ‘science of math’ and teacher salaries

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from STEM teacher shortages to ed tech pushback.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2026

Week In Review: Web accessibility rules and federal school choice

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from limits on tech in schools to the latest on book challenges.

By Roger Riddell • April 27, 2026

Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

From extended web accessibility deadlines to a Supreme Court case on universal pre-K, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • April 24, 2026

State-supported pre-K enrollment at record high

But only six states met all 10 of NIEER's quality benchmarks in 2025, according to the organization’s State of Preschool report released Wednesday.

By Kara Arundel • April 23, 2026

Do screens, scheduled activities crowd out imaginative play?

Experts caution that screens can disrupt children's social development, but also point to ways technology can enhance imagination.

By Ed Finkel • April 15, 2026

Week In Review: Districts debate 4-day school weeks and explore ‘vibe coding’

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the rescinding of Title IX settlements to the impact that pre-K has on enrollment in higher grades.

By Roger Riddell • April 13, 2026

Gaps in early childhood investment drive up K-12 costs

Disparities before age 5 are driven largely by housing and child care, triggering gaps that continue throughout childhood and into public schools.

By Naaz Modan • April 9, 2026

We want to hear about your school district’s rising leaders

Tell us about the standout assistant principals and district administrators who are fueling achievement, positive culture and innovation in your schools.

By Roger Riddell • April 8, 2026

Want to stabilize K-12 enrollment? Expanding pre-K access could help

Children who participated in D.C.’s universal pre-K program were significantly more likely to stay in public schools, Urban Institute research shows.

By Kara Arundel • April 7, 2026

Week In Review: A $17.25M student data privacy settlement and the end of ESSER

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from AI’s use in reviewing books and curricula to diminishing returns for career and technical education.

By Roger Riddell • April 6, 2026

Week In Review: Outcomes-based ed tech contracts and K-12 policies in court

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from governors prioritizing special education to federal support for the science of reading.

By Roger Riddell • March 23, 2026

Week In Review: How states’ K-12 funding proportions have changed

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from SXSW EDU to superintendents navigating ICE activities.

By Roger Riddell • March 16, 2026

Week In Review: McMahon marks first year in office

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from proposed ed tech limits to interagency agreements.

By Roger Riddell • March 9, 2026

Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

From a U.S. Supreme Court decision to school closures in one of the nation’s largest districts, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Naaz Modan • March 6, 2026

Week In Review: Strategic staffing models and DC’s math gains

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from Title IX resolutions to the impact of E-rate expansion cuts.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2026

7 books to help kids learn about belonging

Every child knows the feeling of being on the outside. The right story can help them find their way back in.

By Carol Jago for Harmony Academy at National University • Feb. 9, 2026

Week In Review: ICE on school grounds and FY26 education funding

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from new data on ransomware to tech accessibility rules.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 2026

Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

From the Education Department’s FY 2026 budget to ransomware attacks on schools and colleges, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 6, 2026

The K-12 outlook for 2026: How new federal priorities and funding challenges will stretch schools

We’ve gathered our trends to watch over the coming year in one place to help you stay on top of the fast-evolving landscape.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 30, 2026

Week In Review: Bipartisan agreement reached on Ed Dept funding plan for FY26

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from natural disaster best practices to policy and legal trends to watch this year.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 26, 2026

Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

From enrollment challenges to a bipartisan budget proposal, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 23, 2026

Trump 2.0: A sea change for K-12

From Education Department downsizing to a variety of legal battles, take a month-by-month look at how the federal approach to K-12 has shifted.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod , Naaz Modan , Roger Riddell • Jan. 20, 2026