Ransomware attacks surge 69% across global education sector

Ransom demands averaged $608,000 for international education entities in the first quarter of 2025, a Comparitech analysis found.

By Anna Merod • April 14, 2025

Will end to federal Office of Ed Tech mean an end to equity?

Former employees fear a loss of progress now that the Trump administration has shuttered the office.

By Anna Merod • April 11, 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

Can virtual reality boost student engagement?

While some educators have been early adopters of VR, robust training and support are needed for the tech to have the greatest impact, researchers find.

By Lauren Barack • April 9, 2025

Teens are embracing AI — but largely not for cheating, survey finds

While teens are more eager and tech savvy than their parents when utilizing AI tools, experts encourage both to explore how to best use these tools together.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • April 9, 2025

Tell us about your school district’s rising leaders

We want to hear about the leaders driving innovation in your schools for our fifth annual spotlight on assistant principals and district administrators.

By Roger Riddell • April 7, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From rescinded funds to one state’s curriculum controversy, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • April 4, 2025

The value of cybersecurity: How a New Jersey district protects student data

Helping students and staff build habits to prevent cyber incidents is as crucial as having the right tools in place, writes Superintendent Glenn Robbins.

By Glenn Robbins • April 3, 2025

House panel weighs AI’s pitfalls, potential as Education Dept cuts loom large

Innovating with artificial intelligence in schools remains exciting to some lawmakers, while others fear deepening inequities.

By Anna Merod • April 1, 2025

Beyond ‘awareness’: Promoting agency and success for autistic learners

Moving beyond awareness—discover how technology is unlocking success for autistic learners!

By Jess Rowlings, Researcher at the University of Melbourne & CEO/Co-Founder at Next Level Collaboration • March 31, 2025

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From Trump's plan to change federal special education operations to a report on the state of school infrastructure, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • March 28, 2025

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

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