LAUSD imposes screen time limits starting in 2026-27

One Los Angeles Unified School District board member said the policy curbing technology use in schools will “help lead the nation” on similar efforts.

By Anna Merod • April 22, 2026

Schools get another year to comply with web accessibility deadlines

Reactions were mixed to the U.S. Department of Justice’s extension for digitally accessible content managed by state and local government entities.

By Kara Arundel • April 20, 2026

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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

Week in Review: Education Department defines AI grant priorities

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from how special education fared in Trump’s budget proposal to more Bibles in the classroom.

By Naaz Modan • April 20, 2026

The AI visibility gap: Lessons from 1.2 million K-12 conversations

Data from 1.2M student chats and one Texas district's results reveal what actually works with K-12 AI.

April 20, 2026

Here’s how small districts can be cyber-ready on a budget

Three K-12 tech leaders detailed a five-point model and a variety of free and shared resources at CoSN’s annual conference.

By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2026

How an Ohio district built data privacy into culture

When it comes to protecting data, “don’t do anything behind closed doors,” an official from Ohio’s Westlake City Schools told CoSN attendees.

By Roger Riddell • April 17, 2026

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

From a district saving money by “vibe coding” to new Education Department priorities, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • April 17, 2026

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

How the Education Department will prioritize AI in awarding grants

A new final rule details a broad set of AI initiatives that will be given more weight in the agency’s discretionary funding programs.

By Anna Merod • April 14, 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

Gallup: Gen Z growing more negative toward AI

Most respondents, including K-12 students, expressed concern that AI designed to speed up tasks would “make learning more difficult.”

By Natalie Schwartz , Anna Merod • April 10, 2026

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

From a student data privacy settlement to Trump’s latest budget proposal, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • April 10, 2026

‘Vibe coding’ helped a Washington district save $250K in ed tech costs

Peninsula School District says it is harnessing AI tools to develop replacements for current ed tech and expand its capabilities.

By Anna Merod • April 10, 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

COVID remote learning put drain on college enrollment

The percentages of students completing the FAFSA, taking the ACT or signing up for the first year of college fell in 2020-21, NBER data shows.

By Anna Merod • April 6, 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

What the $17.25M PowerSchool Naviance settlement means for school districts

District leaders will face questions from families who receive settlement notices as ed tech pushback grows, a K-12 cybersecurity expert says.

By Anna Merod • April 3, 2026

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

From superintendents’ average tenure length to the end of ESSER spending, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • April 3, 2026

AI is moving quickly. How can districts keep up?

In an ILO Group webinar, education leaders detailed how they implement and govern AI by sharing responsibilities across departments and piloting tools.

By Anna Merod • April 2, 2026

As AI enters book ban disputes, here’s what it means for school districts

Tools seeking to help districts get ahead of challenges have resulted in auto-flags for thousands books, from political memoirs to the works of Shakespeare.

By Naaz Modan • April 2, 2026

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

From pushback against an education-related Supreme Court ruling to new data on kindergarten redshirting, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • March 27, 2026

White House urges Congress to protect children on AI platforms

The Trump administration released a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence as lawmakers consider bills to improve online safety for youth.

By Anna Merod • March 24, 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

More middle and high schoolers are leaning on AI for homework

At the same time, students fear that using the technology to help with assignments will hinder their critical thinking skills, a Rand Corp. survey found.

By Anna Merod • March 20, 2026

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

From ed tech negotiation strategies to Texas’ school choice lawsuits, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • March 20, 2026