Most school leaders report cellphone restrictions, widely seen as beneficial

Students, teachers and principals view limiting devices as beneficial, but parents have concerns, research shows.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 9, 2025

Week In Review: Mental health grants return and FCC rolls back E-rate expansion

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the government shutdown’s impact on schools to differentiated teacher compensation.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 6, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

STEM

From AI to quantum physics, STEM learning opportunities in K-12 are expanding to keep pace with related fields.

By K-12 Dive staff

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

From the return of previously canceled federal school grants to an FCC vote on the E-rate program, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Oct. 3, 2025

The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2026

Whether you’re looking to brush up on leadership best practices, school policy or the latest ed tech innovations, these events are a great place to start.

By K-12 Dive staff • Oct. 1, 2025

FCC removes school bus Wi-Fi, hotspots from E-rate

The Federal Communications Commission vote reverses a Biden administration expansion of federal discounts for internet services for schools and libraries.

By Anna Merod • Updated Sept. 30, 2025

How better tech is boosting school transportation safety

School districts that adopt telematics gain a connected view of their buses, drivers and students.

Sept. 29, 2025

Week In Review: Unprepared graduates and superintendent stress

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from literacy for students with disabilities to our fifth annual roundup of Rising Leaders.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 29, 2025

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

From an urgent call by school nurses to high schoolers’ readiness for the workforce, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Sept. 26, 2025

AI ‘companions’ pose risks to student mental health. What can schools do?

As experts warn about the prevalence of AI companions among children and teens, schools can help their students use AI tools in alternative, safer ways.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 25, 2025

Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2025-26

These administrators, nominated by their peers, are going above and beyond on career education, multilingual learning, artificial intelligence and more.

Sept. 22, 2025

Week in review: Leaders navigate finance, equity challenges as K-12 satisfaction drops

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from improved ransomware response and recovery to the latest school nutrition policy proposals.

By Naaz Modan • Sept. 22, 2025

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

From more Education Department grant cuts to new data on ransomware response in schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Sept. 19, 2025

Teacher-created classroom materials see slow uptick

About a third of teachers are aware of open educational resources, a small increase from previous years, according to new research.

By Kara Arundel • Sept. 17, 2025

Schools are getting better at navigating ransomware attacks, Sophos finds

In 2025, 67% of global lower education providers said they stopped an attack before their stolen data was encrypted, the cybersecurity company reported.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 16, 2025

From classrooms to careers: Building future-ready learners in a tech-driven world

Explore tools and strategies to help students develop the skills they need to thrive in the workforce of tomorrow.

Sept. 15, 2025

Week In Review: NAEP results underwhelm again as lawmakers propose Title I cuts

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the increasingly complex K-12 legal landscape to challenges impacting special education.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 15, 2025

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

From the latest NAEP scores to a House committee’s proposed education budget cuts, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Sept. 12, 2025

Week In Review: Budgets, vaccines and air quality proposals in the spotlight

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from private school choice participation to district insolvency.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 8, 2025

FCC to vote Sept. 30 on removing school bus Wi-Fi, hotspots from E-rate

The pending vote comes at a time when school districts have expressed high demand for these additional internet services.

By Anna Merod • Updated Sept. 26, 2025

Florida schools will test armed drones this fall to thwart shooters

Three districts will have the devices available as a first-response option that coordinates with local law enforcement, says Campus Guardian Angel.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 2, 2025

Lighten teacher workloads and reduce burnout with AI designed for education

The challenge is figuring out how to introduce AI in ways that reduce teacher workload without diminishing real human connections.

Sept. 2, 2025

Week In Review: Challenges abound as a new school year begins

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from chronic absenteeism progress to severe weather’s impact on schools.

By Roger Riddell • Sept. 2, 2025

These 4 trends are shaping the 2025-26 school year

From enrollment to AI, education leaders face a variety of obstacles and opportunities as students return to classrooms.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod , Naaz Modan , Roger Riddell • Aug. 28, 2025

How can schools launch sustainable drone programs?

Connecting drone usage to real-world scenarios and making curricula engaging beyond the first year are key, experts say.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Aug. 27, 2025

6 ways administrators are handling cellphone bans in the new school year

School and district leaders say stakeholder input, consistent enforcement of rules and lessons in digital usage have helped their policies succeed.

By Kara Arundel • Aug. 25, 2025