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

From funding announcements to cyberattacks, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • May 15, 2026

Is the push for tighter school security at odds with student well-being?

As limited resources push districts to harden security systems, schools should be mindful of potential harms, says a Learning Policy Institute researcher.

By Joe Burns • May 14, 2026

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Canvas owner reaches ‘agreement’ with threat actors after data breach

Cybersecurity experts suggest that Instructure appears to have made a ransomware payment, which the FBI highly discourages.

By Anna Merod • May 12, 2026

Most districts now have 1:1 device programs. Pushback, finances could change that.

CoSN’s annual State of Ed Tech survey found 38% of ed tech leaders expect reduced funding to impact such initiatives.

By Anna Merod • May 12, 2026

Week In Review: Cyberattacks and federal allegations

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from cellphone bans to proposed restrictions on artificial intelligence companions.

By Roger Riddell • May 11, 2026

2nd Canvas data breach causes major disruptions for schools, colleges

The Instructure-owned learning management system went offline on May 7 after a threat actor once again gained unauthorized access.

By Anna Merod • May 8, 2026

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

From a cybersecurity incident at an ed tech company to new Department of Justice probes into schools, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • May 8, 2026

School cellphone bans improve discipline over time, but academic impacts are limited, study says

A National Bureau of Economic Research paper finds such restrictions had little impact on attendance, attention and perceived online bullying.

By Kara Arundel • May 6, 2026

Instructure confirms cybersecurity incident

The ed tech company that operates Canvas said information impacted by the data breach includes messages, names, email addresses and student ID numbers.

By Anna Merod • May 5, 2026

Schools spend $4B on physical safety measures. Here’s what research says they should do instead.

The best way to keep students safe is through trusting relationships and positive school climates, says the Learning Policy Institute.

By Kara Arundel • May 5, 2026

Proposal to ban AI companions for minors advances in Senate

As the GUARD Act awaits floor action, other state and federal moves to limit such chatbots among children and teens are also gaining traction.

By Anna Merod • May 4, 2026

Does K-12 have what it needs to close the college readiness gap?

Discover how AI and personalized learning are transforming K-12 education to close the college readiness gap and build critical skills for student success.

May 4, 2026

Week In Review: Inside the ‘science of math’ and teacher salaries

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from STEM teacher shortages to ed tech pushback.

By Roger Riddell • May 4, 2026

Why districts can no longer ignore the ed tech pushback

A school communications expert says districts need to be proactive and transparent about the ways ed tech benefits students as challenges mount.

By Anna Merod • May 1, 2026

Human-centered approach is key in classroom AI implementation

Educators must stay aware of what tech can’t replace, and what it can “erode or strengthen” based on use, an expert on equity-driven innovation says.

By Ed Finkel • April 29, 2026

Week In Review: Web accessibility rules and federal school choice

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from limits on tech in schools to the latest on book challenges.

By Roger Riddell • April 27, 2026

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

From extended web accessibility deadlines to a Supreme Court case on universal pre-K, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • April 24, 2026

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

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

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

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

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