K-12 education news — school policy, curriculum changes, funding, and issues affecting students and families.
Key tips for district leaders on using data to improve attendance
Chronic absenteeism in U.S. K-12 schools has settled at 23.5%, according to the American Enterprise Institute, remaining well above pre-pandemic level…
4 in 10 Students Flag Digital Wagering Risks
Digital wagering among college students has expanded faster than institutional responses, according to two new surveys by Inside Higher Ed. Fifteen p…
More than half of K-12 schools reported cyber incidents amid staffing, funding gaps
More than half of K-12 schools and districts experienced a cybersecurity incident in the past year, according to a report released Tuesday by the Cent…
Michigan public universities lost over 5,000 students in fall 2026
Michigan's 15 public universities lost over 5,000 students in fall 2026, according to preliminary enrollment data. Only three institutions avoided yea…
The goal isn’t to make school easier for students with dyslexia
Making school accessible for students with dyslexia differs fundamentally from simply making it easier, according to an article by educators at The So…
Today’s classroom isn’t broken–but it wasn’t built for today’s top students
# Today's Classroom Design Doesn't Match Today's High-Achieving Students American schools operate on a model designed a century ago. That model still…
Attendance is the scoreboard–connection is the game
# Student Attendance Crisis Reveals Deeper Problem: Schools Must Build Connection to Keep Kids Engaged Chronic absenteeism has become one of the most…
What it really takes to accelerate adolescent literacy across our district
# District Finds Literacy Success Lies Beyond Any Single Program A school district's middle school literacy turnaround reveals a counterintuitive tru…
Building inclusive school communities through integrated digital strategy
# Building Inclusive School Communities Through Integrated Digital Strategy School leaders are increasingly recognizing that digital strategy serves …
New National Research Released From Project Tomorrow And ClassDojo
# National Study Reveals Dramatic Gap in How School Leaders and Families View Communication A new research report from Project Tomorrow and ClassDojo…
Building an everyday equitable practice for AI in schools
# Schools Must Move Past AI Bans to Build Equitable Daily Practice Schools face a choice. They can ban artificial intelligence outright, or they can …
A new approach to middle school math data boosted our state test scores
# Data-Driven Approach Lifts Middle School Math Performance on State Tests A state education system overhauled how it tracks and teaches middle schoo…
We stopped waiting for the teacher pipeline–we built our own
# One District Built Its Own Teacher Pipeline—And Created a Blueprint for Others School districts across the country face a persistent staffing crisi…
The everyday access control gaps schools overlook
# Schools Face Widespread Access Control Vulnerabilities Despite Security Investments School leaders have spent heavily on campus security over the p…
Career readiness in the AI era needs decision practice, not just tool access
# Career Readiness in the AI Era Requires Decision-Making Practice, Not Just Tool Familiarity Schools across the country are integrating artificial i…
What 500 doorsteps taught me about getting kids back to school
# Doorstep conversations reveal the real barriers keeping students out of class A systematic effort to knock on 500 doors across a school community u…
Beyond book displays: How to build lasting support for your school library
# School Librarians Must Move Beyond Book Displays to Build Sustainable Support School librarians frequently reduce marketing to newsletters, social …
Back to school in 2026: The trends shaping K-12 education this year
# K-12 Schools Enter 2026-27 Year With Focus on AI, Teacher Support, and Student Engagement The 2026-27 school year arrives as K-12 leaders confront …
Why K-12 cybersecurity education needs practice, not just awareness
# K-12 Schools Must Shift Cybersecurity Education From Rules to Real-World Practice K-12 students navigate digital environments constantly, yet most …
The power of one: How the school librarian can help schools do more with less
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Why learning can’t stop when the lesson ends
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Vibe coding: 3 easy steps to classroom magic
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Why reading interventions plateau—and why New York’s new dyslexia center won’t change that
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How To Enforce a School Cell Phone Policy Without Becoming the Phone Police
# How to Enforce School Cell Phone Policy Schools enforce phone policies most effectively when teachers apply predictable consequences and consistent…
Year-round K-12 recruitment can win the talent pipeline and retention game
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Helping students discover they belong in science
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5 questions to help every district leader make better decisions
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Standardize to sustain: Building a resilient K-12 technology strategy
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E-Rate’s quiet impact on student success
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Why we remember: One student's journey into memory
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5 things civil rights data says about public schools
# 5 Things Civil Rights Data Says About Public Schools The federal Civil Rights Data Collection released findings about the American teacher workforc…
We need a continuous K–12 literacy system
Early literacy investments are producing measurable results for younger students, but a comprehensive K-12 literacy system requires sustained support …
NYC schools ban student use of generative AI in classrooms through middle school
# NYC Schools Ban Generative AI for Students Through Middle School New York City public schools have implemented a moratorium on student use of gener…
Denver is opening more specialized classrooms as the number of students with autism grows
Denver Public Schools is expanding specialized classroom capacity as student autism identification increases. West High School's autism center operate…
The moment you've been waiting for: America's best student podcasts
# NPR Names 20 Finalist Student Podcasts Across Middle and High School Categories NPR Education has completed a comprehensive review of nearly 1,500 …
5 strategies to boost U.S. K-12 math achievement
# U.S. Math Scores Hit Historic Lows. Here's What Researchers Say Works. American K-12 students are performing at historically low levels in math, an…
'Cornell Daily Sun' reporting brought light to alleged campus assault
# Student Journalists at Cornell Expose Alleged Gang Rape, Prompt Institutional Response The Cornell Daily Sun's reporting on an alleged 2024 gang ra…
Schools are experimenting with AI with little evidence or policy to guide them
# Schools Are Experimenting With AI Despite Lack of Evidence or Guidelines Schools across the United States are deploying artificial intelligence too…
What E-Rate makes possible: Four lessons from our district
# What E-Rate Makes Possible: Four Lessons from Lenoir City Schools The E-Rate program has quietly shaped American education for nearly 30 years. Len…
How routines, rituals and rites of passage are foundations of an inclusive classroom
# How Classroom Routines and Rituals Build Inclusive Spaces for All Students Predictability works. When teachers establish clear routines, rituals, a…
Detroit and Flint teens are struggling with their mental health – and worried adults around them feel ‘helpless’
# Detroit and Flint Teens Face Mental Health Crisis as Adults Report Feeling Powerless Teenagers in Detroit and Flint are experiencing widespread men…
What Is Situational Awareness Training? A Complete Guide For Organizations
# What Is Situational Awareness Training? A Complete Guide For Organizations Situational awareness training teaches employees to observe, interpret, …
The Uprising: the real medieval revolt that inspired Andrew Garfield’s new film
# Medieval Rebellion Meets Modern Cinema: The Real History Behind Andrew Garfield's "The Uprising" Andrew Garfield's upcoming film "The Uprising" dra…
Mold and heat closed Pittsburgh-area schools – an expert explains the risks to kids
# Aging Infrastructure Creates Health Hazards in Pennsylvania Schools Multiple Pittsburgh-area school districts closed classrooms this fall due to mo…
Digital Media Use In Schools: An Internet Safety Cheat Sheet
# Digital Media Use In Schools: Why Teachers Are Missing the Internet Safety Basics Teachers assign students to use digital tools daily. Laptops open…
What is trauma-informed care – and how do schools do it?
# What is Trauma-Informed Care and How Do Schools Do It? Trauma-informed care represents a fundamental shift in how schools approach student behavior…
How scapegoating happens – and what we can do to stop it
# How Scapegoating Happens—and What We Can Do to Stop It Jason Arday's story illustrates the mechanics of scapegoating in education and society. Arda…
An early childhood classroom: Supporting emotional well-being amid everyday challenges
# Early Childhood Classrooms Focus on Emotional Well-Being as Anxiety Rises in Young Students Early childhood classrooms across the country are shift…
12 Tips For Students To Manage Their Digital Footprints
# 12 Tips For Students To Manage Their Digital Footprints Digital footprints follow students everywhere. Every social media post, every search, every…
Inspiring curiosity for career exploration and mentoring for pathway success
# Schools Must Connect Career Curiosity to Real Pathways Through Mentoring High school students need more than exposure to different jobs. They need …