Just 2 states have released guidance on artificial intelligence for schools

California and Oregon are the only states with recommendations to navigate AI use in classrooms, according to the Center on Reinventing Public Education.

By Anna Merod • Nov. 1, 2023

Here’s what Biden’s AI executive order could mean for schools

The White House’s efforts to create guardrails around AI include calling for data privacy protections and providing resources to teachers.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 31, 2023

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

AI guidance continues to roll out — this time it’s for ed tech companies

The Software and Information Industry Association released principles to help the ed tech industry navigate the growing boom of AI in schools.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 27, 2023

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a lawsuit against Meta over youth mental health harms to the FCC’s expansion of the E-rate program, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Oct. 27, 2023

How to protect sensitive data during a cyberattack

The CFO of a Texas district recommends safer ways to request sensitive employee data and stronger password and verification policies.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 26, 2023

Ed tech spending projected to balloon to $132.4B globally by 2032

The need for individual and virtual learning tools is driving the expected rise in technology investments in schools, according to Market.Us. 

By Anna Merod • Oct. 25, 2023

This rural Alabama district hit the fast lane on 1:1 devices years before the pandemic

Over her 16 years leading Talladega County Schools, Suzanne Lacey has prioritized innovation and partnership with local industries like NASCAR.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 23, 2023

Understanding CISA’s cybersecurity plan

A quick and effective summary on CISA’s cybersecurity strategic plan for you to understand its structure and impact on K12 organizations.

By Juan Carlos Hernández Marin • Oct. 23, 2023

How can superintendents navigate the rise of generative AI?

Whether it’s banned in your classrooms or not, it’s out there. In the age of ChatGPT, schools should ensure students can not just acquire knowledge—but analyze and apply it across contexts.

Oct. 23, 2023

FCC expands E-rate to cover school bus Wi-Fi

Approved by a 3-2 vote, the expansion is aimed at closing the homework gap faced by students who lack internet connectivity at home.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 20, 2023

Virtual tutoring shows promise for raising K-2 reading achievement

The National Student Support Accelerator study noted, however, that the gains are "more modest" than for in-person tutoring.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 20, 2023

The top K-12 conferences to attend in 2024

Administrators have plenty of opportunities for sharing best practices and learning about issues impacting their schools at conferences and events.

By Roger Riddell • Updated April 10, 2024

Most E-rate participants call for more cybersecurity support with FCC funds

Some 91% of schools and libraries surveyed by Funds For Learning agree measures like next-generation firewalls should qualify for E-rate funds.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 10, 2023

Students with career role models more satisfied later in life, poll shows

Young adults raised in lower-income families are more likely to say they didn’t have a role model growing up, a gap that could be filled by more CTE.

By Naaz Modan • Oct. 9, 2023

Security challenges in managing multiple tools & software across different OSs

With a variety of tools, K12 IT is turning to multi-OS compatible apps. Dive in to learn more.

By Juan Carlos Hernández Marin, Cybersecurity Content Specialist at Prey • Oct. 9, 2023

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From two upcoming K-12-related Supreme Court hearings to new data on teachers’ average weekly wages, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Oct. 6, 2023

Students seek flexibility and empowerment in public online schools

Virtual learning can benefit students who crave self-guided pacing, flexibility and empowerment, writes the head of a public online school in Massachusetts.

By Patrick Lattuca • Oct. 6, 2023

ACLU sounds alarms on school surveillance technologies

A majority of students surveyed said they are aware of some form of monitoring tech prevalent in their school buildings.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 6, 2023

PowerSchool finalizes purchase of SchoolMessenger for $300M

The deal will help the company provide tracking for personalized learning, administrative management, communications and more in a single experience.

By Kara Arundel • Oct. 4, 2023

New York bans facial recognition technology in schools

Schools can decide about using other biometric identifying technology at the local level, however, according to the New York State Education Department.

By Anna Merod • Oct. 3, 2023

Safeguarding the future: Importance of protecting student data in K-12 education

Cyberattacks in schools are increasing, threatening student, staff and school data, as well as district budgets.

Oct. 2, 2023

Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From a USDA rule impacting school nutrition to updated digital divide data, what did you learn from our recent stories?

By Anna Merod • Sept. 29, 2023

Are virtual educators an answer to teacher shortages?

One live virtual teaching company, Elevate K-12, notes an uptick in district interest in its services amid severe, ongoing educator vacancies.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 29, 2023

Ed tech budget relief: Google doubles down on longer Chromebook lifespans

The devices, popular in 1:1 device rollouts in K-12, will be able to receive automatic updates for up to 10 years, the company announced.

By Anna Merod • Sept. 28, 2023

MappedIn tackles safety in schools and public spaces with free indoor mapping tool

The application allows users to create a vector map of a building “in a matter of minutes,” the indoor mapping company says.

By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 27, 2023