6 web content filtering trends improving cybersecurity and safety in K-12 schools

Check out the six web filtering trends that are improving cybersecurity and safety in K-12 schools.

By Charlie Sander • Jan. 13, 2025

Former principal sues Baltimore County schools over alleged racist AI deepfake

Eric Eiswert’s lawsuit accuses the Maryland district of negligence in hiring, retention and supervision, as well as defamation, slander and libel.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 10, 2025

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School Safety and Security

Safety and security has been a growing concern for school districts, with shootings continuing to rise amid concerns over how to best prevent and respond to them.

By K-12 Dive staff

PowerSchool data breach possibly exposed student, staff data

The cloud-based K-12 software provider confirmed a compromised credential was used to access its PowerSource customer support portal.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2025

Education-related ransomware attacks worldwide fell in 2024

Last year's ransomware attack counts will likely rise as more incidents are confirmed in the coming months, according to Comparitech.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2025

6 trends that will shape K-12 in 2025

Strained budgets, cybersecurity threats, book bans and artificial intelligence are among the bevy of challenges for school leaders to navigate.

By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2025

AI and data science reveal gaps in school shooting prevention

Data reveals gaps in school shooting prevention, but AI-powered tools can help layer security.

Jan. 6, 2025

Test yourself on this year’s K-12 news

In an expanded version of our weekly feature, here's a chance to show what you learned from some of 2024's biggest stories.

By Anna Merod , Kara Arundel • Dec. 20, 2024

Can AI tutor bots help close literacy gaps?

While artificial intelligence tools show promise, experts advise that teachers become AI-literate to maximize benefits and avoid missteps.

By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Dec. 18, 2024

Minnesota schools must report cybersecurity incidents under new law

The information will be anonymized and shared with “appropriate organizations” to help officials understand how to provide support.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 12, 2024

What is E-rate and how does it benefit schools?

With the FCC program’s future in legal limbo, here’s what it means for schools and libraries that use the federal funds for affordable internet connectivity.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 6, 2024

What Trump’s pick for FCC chair could mean for E-rate expansion

As a commissioner, Brendan Carr dissented against the inclusion of school bus Wi-Fi and hotspots, but it’s unclear where he would lead the program next.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 6, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new math performance data to the 20th anniversary of a federal law’s last reauthorization, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Dec. 6, 2024

The K-12 Dive Awards for 2024

These leaders are achieving excellence through commitments to school culture and community, innovation, and wraparound services for students.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 27, 2024

District of the Year: Ector County ISD

In the past five years, the Texas district’s investments in staffing and high dosage tutoring are paying off.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 27, 2024

Why E-rate’s future is now in the hands of the Supreme Court

The court is set to review the 5th Circuit’s decision striking down the funding mechanism for the FCC’s Universal Service Fund next year.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 27, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From Trump’s education secretary pick to a class-action lawsuit’s advancement against an ed tech platform, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Nov. 22, 2024

How do civil rights laws apply to AI in schools?

A new resource from the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights outlines 21 examples of how the tech could contribute to discrimination.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 21, 2024

Moody’s rates education sector at ‘high’ cyber risk in 2024

The cybersecurity risk score for the education and nonprofit sectors has jumped from “moderate” to “high” over the past two years.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 19, 2024

IXL class-action suit advances amid student data harvesting claims

A group of parents alleges the ed tech provider collected and monetized data from millions of school-age children without parental consent.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 19, 2024

How school leaders can tap into the Education Department’s AI toolkit

The 74-page document offers implementation resources for K-12 leaders on student data privacy risks, rollout strategy and more.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 15, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From demand for a cybersecurity pilot to the latest stats on school book bans, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 15, 2024

8th graders’ average scores decline on computer and information literacy exam

Though U.S. students’ scores remained on par with the international average for computer and information literacy, they dropped for computational thinking.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 12, 2024

Demand for $200M FCC cybersecurity pilot far exceeds capacity

The agency said it received requests totaling $3.7 billion from school and library applicants nationwide in need of cybersecurity supports.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 11, 2024

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From K-12 issues on state ballots to the USDA’s plans to eliminate a financial barrier for low-income families, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Nov. 8, 2024

Ransomware is a persistent and growing threat for schools nationwide. Here’s what you need to know.

In a five-part series, we highlight firsthand accounts as well as best practices to shore up cyber defenses.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 7, 2024