Ed Dept seeks to dispel myths about assistive technology

The guidance emphasizes that even babies can benefit from assistive technology and recommends training for students, families and staff.

By Kara Arundel • Jan. 24, 2024

Ed Dept outlines 3 inequities to address in 2024 educational technology plan

The plan calls for leaders to tackle ed tech divides in digital use, design and access.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 22, 2024

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from K-12 Dive

K-12 Dive has gathered some a selection of our best coverage from 2024 so far as a one-stop resource on the trends to watch in the months ahead.

By K-12 Dive staff

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a bipartisan child tax credit proposal to several states lacking supportive science of reading policies, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Jan. 19, 2024

Ed Dept banks on game design to spark STEM passions

A $4 million grant is helping nonprofit Urban Arts tap into Minecraft to expand its game design curriculum to underrepresented middle-schoolers.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 17, 2024

Sensitive school safety details among 4M records exposed in Raptor Technologies data leak

A cybersecurity researcher discovered that the school security company left millions of non-password-protected documents open to the public.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 17, 2024

8 K-12 trends to watch in 2024

Chronic absenteeism, academic recovery, artificial intelligence and waning COVID relief funds are among the slate of challenges school leaders face.

By Kara Arundel , Naaz Modan , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2024

OIG: ‘Potential fraud, waste and abuse’ afoot in EPA Clean School Bus Program

Safeguards recommended by EPA’s inspector general are needed for the $5 billion effort to adopt zero- and low-emission school buses, said one advocate.

By Anna Merod • Jan. 8, 2024

Bill would fund AI training through schools, nonprofits

The federal bill would incorporate AI literacy as a key component of digital literacy and support training initiatives. 

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024

5 insights from top school administrators in 2023

We’ve highlighted some key insights on community voice, union negotiations and crisis management more from this year’s conversations.

By Roger Riddell • Jan. 2, 2024

Test yourself on this year’s K-12 news

From national test score trends to litigation over student mental health concerns, what did you learn from our 2023 stories?

By Anna Merod • Dec. 22, 2023

FTC proposes tighter limits on using children’s data

The Federal Trade Commission’s suggested COPPA Rule changes include limits to targeted advertising and push notifications.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 21, 2023

How can schools reduce social media risks for teens?

Recommendations from the National Academies include emphasis on digital media literacy and teacher training.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 15, 2023

How are high schoolers using AI?

Students say their most common uses for schoolwork are for language arts and social studies assignments, an ACT survey reports.

By Kara Arundel • Dec. 12, 2023

Should schools use AI to detect student suicide risks?

A RAND Corp. report says more evidence is needed to understand the risks and benefits of using online monitoring tools to spot a student crisis.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 8, 2023

The K-12 Dive Awards for 2023

These leaders are boosting achievement with commitments to school culture, strong communication and innovative learning models.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 7, 2023

Less than a third of Gen Z youth want to pursue STEM careers

Exposure to STEM content in schools can drive this generation to seriously consider a job in the field, a Gallup and Walton Family Foundation poll found.

By Anna Merod • Dec. 6, 2023

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a lawsuit targeting a state’s LGBTQ+ curriculum restrictions to a major teachers union strike winding down, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Dec. 1, 2023

Happy birthday, ChatGPT! What’s in store for K-12 schools next year?

To mark the occasion, K-12 Dive asked the AI tool to reflect on the past year and how the technology is shaping education for the future.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 30, 2023

Why Power Skills are critical for helping students succeed in the age of AI

How can schools evolve to teach students the skills needed for the age of AI? Enter: Power Skills.

By Michalis Gkontas, CEO of NXTLVL • Nov. 27, 2023

How better data management can lead to better student outcomes

An Alabama superintendent writes that lack of access to current, digestible data can hinder strategic planning and curriculum creation.

By Melvin Brown • Nov. 22, 2023

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From the latest data tracking school shootings to federal COVID-19 emergency fund extensions, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Nov. 17, 2023

OCR data collection finds ‘stark inequalities’ in pre-K-12 education

Cautious analysis of the 2020-21 data is needed, given that 88% of schools had hybrid instruction, Education Department officials said.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 16, 2023

FCC proposes 3-year cybersecurity pilot

The agency will seek public comment on the proposal, which will explore how the Universal Service Fund can support school and library cyber concerns.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 16, 2023

Want to pick the best ed tech tool? Loop teachers in

Bringing together teachers, curricula and IT professionals to talk about what a piece of software should do is crucial, says one district learning expert.

By Lauren Barack • Nov. 15, 2023

Senators propose study on effects of cell phone use in schools

The bipartisan bill includes a pilot program for schools to store student phones in secure storage containers during the school day.

By Kara Arundel • Nov. 14, 2023