These 4 tips are key for navigating new tech in schools

From approaching change as a grieving process to building in time for training, two district technology pros share strategies at CoSN’s annual conference.

By Roger Riddell • 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

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

Leading the shift to future-ready classrooms

The key to future-ready classrooms isn't just new technology or curriculum, it's empowering teachers through professional development. 

April 13, 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

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

Professional development is linked to higher scores, but what works best?

Coaching and collaboration were among aspects found to be particularly useful in a review of meta-analyses by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

By Naaz Modan • April 1, 2026

Maryland sees return on investment in grow-your-own programs

High school participants in the Teacher Academy of Maryland were 45% more likely to become teachers within 10 years, researchers found.

By Anna Merod • March 25, 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

Education Department urged to broaden ‘professional’ student definition

The agency’s proposed rule would limit graduate students in education from being able to borrow no more than $100,000 in federal student loans.

By Ben Unglesbee , Anna Merod • March 6, 2026

6 ways to prioritize the whole child in school psychology evaluations

Family input, implicit bias and strength-based approaches are all crucial factors, a prominent researcher told NASP attendees.

By Roger Riddell • March 3, 2026

Week In Review: The special education population is on the rise

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from new interagency agreements to the State of the Union.

By Roger Riddell • March 2, 2026

Cardona: Student mental health cannot be a ‘red or blue’ issue

From the student suicide rate to consequences of misusing artificial intelligence, the former education secretary says the need for supports is urgent.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 26, 2026

How can districts and states sustain teacher apprenticeship programs?

Leveraging local teacher vacancy funds or federal grants are among options available, said speakers in a National Center for Grow Your Own webinar.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 19, 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

Planning with purpose: Strategic thinking drives strategic planning

See how one district turned real voices into real momentum with student-centered planning.

By Nicole Reeves, Ed.D. | Senior Director Professional Learning • Feb. 17, 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

How a California district embraces student-centered counseling

A low-income district east of San Jose has become a “bright spot” for tackling absenteeism with an approach focused on data and student interactions.

By Ed Finkel • Jan. 22, 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