5 years later: COVID’s impact lingers in school culture

School leaders and education experts look back at how the pandemic shaped chronic absenteeism, ed tech use, student performance and parent trust.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod • March 27, 2025

E-rate’s future hangs in the balance as Supreme Court hears arguments in universal service case

At question is whether Congress and the FCC violated the Constitution by granting power to a private nonprofit company.

By Naaz Modan • March 26, 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

Energy resilience enables budget stability for school districts

By incorporating resilience technologies, districts can build better, more sustainable operational budgets.

March 24, 2025

10 Trump changes education leaders need to know about

Here’s a recap of Trump actions so far that affect K-12 professionals nationwide.

By K-12 Dive staff • March 21, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From massive layoffs at the Education Department to new data on schools experiencing cyber incidents, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • March 14, 2025

How to create ‘AI-proof’ assignments

Rather than avoiding the tech, educators should guide students in using it responsibly to help complete tasks, says one education innovation expert.

By Lauren Barack • March 12, 2025

After breach of school staff financial data, ransomware gang takes credit

Carruth Compliance Consulting was targeted in a December 2024 data breach, which impacted over 110,000 school employees, according to Comparitech.

By Anna Merod • March 12, 2025

AASA chief: Assessments need to reflect the world students live in now

David Schuler shares his perspective on testing, misinformation and other challenges vexing school superintendents.

By Roger Riddell • March 12, 2025

82% of K-12 schools recently experienced a cyber incident

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting school networks through phishing and social engineering, a cybersecurity nonprofit reported.

By Anna Merod • March 10, 2025

Drone Infinity…and beyond! Inclusive drone technology for K-12 classrooms

Drone Infinity makes drone tech accessible, turning students into innovators. Hands-on learning builds skills for careers in aerospace, agriculture and beyond.

March 10, 2025

With more students using AI, how can schools promote academic integrity?

One education expert suggests explaining how to use artificial intelligence ethically and building a “culture of integrity.”

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • March 5, 2025

Half of young children own a cell phone or tablet

Children ages 8 and younger had an average daily screen time of 2 hours and 27 minutes in 2024, Common Sense Media found.

By Anna Merod • March 3, 2025

How to safeguard academic integrity as new tech emerges

Are you worried about academic integrity as new technology emerges? Here are four tips to help!

By Anna Beard, Senior Manager of Academic Integrity, FlexPoint • March 3, 2025

Inclusive learning elevated: The impact of EdTech on student success

Empower every student. Discover how inclusive technology drives success for all learners.

By Tisha Poncio, Customer Success Enablement Team Lead at SMART Technologies • March 3, 2025

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

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