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

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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: 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

California children’s online protections law can partially take effect — for now

The 9th Circuit's ruling comes as state and federal lawmakers debate the best ways to address negative impacts of social media on youngsters.

By Anna Merod • March 16, 2026

How districts are experimenting with outcomes-based contracts in ed tech

As school leaders try to get a handle on ed tech investments, some are looking to make payments contingent upon student achievement.

By Anna Merod • March 16, 2026

Week In Review: How states’ K-12 funding proportions have changed

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from SXSW EDU to superintendents navigating ICE activities.

By Roger Riddell • March 16, 2026

Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act advances to full House vote

The measure included the Kids Online Safety Act, though House Democrats contended the bill would leave a “giant loophole” for Big Tech.

By Anna Merod • March 9, 2026

Week In Review: McMahon marks first year in office

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from proposed ed tech limits to interagency agreements.

By Roger Riddell • March 9, 2026

Virtual tutoring studies offer hope for early literacy outcomes

High-dosage virtual 1:1 programs analyzed in two university-led studies found significant gains for young students’ reading skills.

By Anna Merod • March 6, 2026

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

From a U.S. Supreme Court decision to school closures in one of the nation’s largest districts, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Naaz Modan • March 6, 2026

States weigh limits, outright bans on ed tech in schools

Momentum appears to be growing against any screen time in schools as states like Tennessee and Kansas propose prohibiting ed tech for grades K-5.

By Anna Merod • March 3, 2026

Week In Review: The special education population is on the rise

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from new interagency agreements to the State of the Union.

By Roger Riddell • March 2, 2026

House hearing stresses that AI teacher training is a must

Lawmakers expressed bipartisan interest in a larger federal role in support for AI professional development during a recent subcommittee hearing.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 27, 2026

Trump touts ‘we ended DEI in America’ in State of the Union

In a speech noted for its length, the president touched on DEI, AI and transgender policies, but not on a broader education agenda.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 25, 2026

‘First thing I’ve written in 3 years’: Students’ AI habits prompt teacher training, lesson design

Two educators who use artificial intelligence in their classroom combine prompt engineering, in-class assignments and guardrails.

By Ed Finkel • Feb. 25, 2026

Learning the reason behind students’ struggles sets them up for testing success

A California principal writes that digging into the “why” behind student confusion and frustration helped fuel significant achievement gains at his school.

By Rudy Sandoval • Feb. 20, 2026

Q&A: How can districts navigate parental engagement and technology?

David Schuler, executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, said schools are in a “disruption phase” for technology.

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 19, 2026

Week In Review: Strategic staffing models and DC’s math gains

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from Title IX resolutions to the impact of E-rate expansion cuts.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 17, 2026

Since E-rate expansion cuts, schools make difficult choices on hotspots

After the FCC pulled back coverage for school bus Wi-Fi and hotspots, K-12 leaders are scrambling to connect students without home internet.

By Anna Merod • Feb. 13, 2026

3 ways to highlight career paths to K-8 students

Career talks for K-8 work best when they start with strengths not job titles. A practical look at helping students explore paths early and with purpose.

By Tina Leslie, Career and Technical Education Coordinator • Feb. 9, 2026

Week In Review: ICE on school grounds and FY26 education funding

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from new data on ransomware to tech accessibility rules.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 9, 2026

Schools race to meet web accessibility deadlines

A survey indicates many districts won't be ready to comply with the Title II rule’s requirements for websites, mobile apps and digital textbooks.

By Kara Arundel • Feb. 6, 2026

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

From the Education Department’s FY 2026 budget to ransomware attacks on schools and colleges, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Naaz Modan • Feb. 6, 2026