PowerSchool faces more scrutiny following widespread data breach

Government officials in the U.S. and beyond have announced investigations after a threat actor gained access to troves of student and staff data.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 24, 2025

SCOTUS decision safeguards schools’ E-rate discounts

In a unanimous ruling, justices found that reimbursement requests under the federal broadband discount program are subject to the False Claims Act.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 21, 2025

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Cybersecurity in K-12 Education

From the growing and persistent threat of ransomware attacks to concerns about vendors’ practices, schools have become increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks amid digital transitions.

By K-12 Dive staff

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a letter ordering schools to end race-based practices to a district’s challenge to a key Trump policy, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Feb. 21, 2025

What could schools expect under the new COPPA Rule?

The Federal Trade Commission’s updated rule would impact the way K-12 leaders interact with ed tech companies — if Trump keeps it.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 20, 2025

Phone-free multi-factor authentication is key to K12 cybersecurity strategy

With cyberthreats on the rise in education, school districts need authentication that works for everyone — even those without personal devices.

Feb. 18, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the termination of Education Department research contracts to principals' artificial intelligence usage, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Feb. 14, 2025

What are principals using AI for?

Nearly 60% of school leaders now use the technology, with school communications and hiring among popular uses, a Rand report found.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 11, 2025

Double the teens using ChatGPT for schoolwork

However, the degree to which students use ChatGPT for schoolwork varies by grade level and ethnicity, according to Pew Research Center data.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Feb. 10, 2025

K-12 cybersecurity a hot topic in state legislatures in 2024

California, Florida and Indiana enacted new laws containing cybersecurity supports for schools, an analysis from the Consortium for School Networking finds.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 4, 2025

The K-12 outlook for 2025: Shifting policy, tech landscapes bring new challenges

We’ve gathered our trends to watch over the coming year in one place to help you stay ahead of the game.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 31, 2025

5 policy trends to watch in 2025

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine could see a number of K-12 policy decisions determined by the judiciary.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 28, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From presidential directives to new chronic absenteeism data, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 24, 2025

Watch for these 4 AI trends in classrooms in 2025

School and district leaders are likely to see an uptick in special education tools, localized approaches to guidance and more.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 23, 2025

North Carolina elementary school embraces gaming, robotics in STEM-driven relaunch

Foust Gaming and Robotics Elementary School renovated its campus and revised its curricula with a $300 million bond approved in 2020.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 22, 2025

PowerSchool data breach brings claims of negligence, poor cyberhygiene

The K-12 software company is facing legal pushback and criticism following a cyberattack that impacted a still unknown number of districts.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 22, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a major ed tech data breach to a former principal's lawsuit over deepfakes, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 17, 2025

State ed tech leaders call for ‘universal connectivity’ to help students learn on and off campus

A new SETDA report raises concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities, digital skills gap and sustained funding for ed tech initiatives.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 15, 2025

Student, teacher AI use continued to climb in 2023-24 school year

Some 39% of teachers reported regularly using detection tech to spot AI-related plagiarism, according to the Center for Democracy & Technology.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 15, 2025

6 web content filtering trends improving cybersecurity and safety in K-12 schools

Check out the six web filtering trends that are improving cybersecurity and safety in K-12 schools.

By Charlie Sander • Jan. 13, 2025

Former principal sues Baltimore County schools over alleged racist AI deepfake

Eric Eiswert’s lawsuit accuses the Maryland district of negligence in hiring, retention and supervision, as well as defamation, slander and libel.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 10, 2025

PowerSchool data breach possibly exposed student, staff data

The cloud-based K-12 software provider confirmed a compromised credential was used to access its PowerSource customer support portal.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2025

Education-related ransomware attacks worldwide fell in 2024

Last year's ransomware attack counts will likely rise as more incidents are confirmed in the coming months, according to Comparitech.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2025

6 trends that will shape K-12 in 2025

Strained budgets, cybersecurity threats, book bans and artificial intelligence are among the bevy of challenges for school leaders to navigate.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2025

AI and data science reveal gaps in school shooting prevention

Data reveals gaps in school shooting prevention, but AI-powered tools can help layer security.

Jan. 6, 2025

Test yourself on this year’s K-12 news

In an expanded version of our weekly feature, here's a chance to show what you learned from some of 2024's biggest stories.

By Anna Merod , Kara Arundel • Dec. 20, 2024