On January 14, 2026, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 was signed into law. The bipartisan legislation permits schools to provide whole milk and nondairy beverage options in federally subsidized school meals. School districts are currently permitted to only serve fat-free and low-fat milks in school meals…
The number of school shootings continued its downward trend in 2025 with a recorded 233 incidents, which is the lowest number since 2020, when 116 school shootings took place at elementary and secondary private and public schools, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database. Additionally, the number of shooting victims…
As reported by K-12 Dive, Character.AI and Google have agreed to mediate a settlement with the mother of a 14-year-old who died by suicide after interacting with Character.AI’s artificial intelligence companion. In an October 2024 wrongful death lawsuit against the tech companies the child's mother alleged Character.AI was negligent in…
As reported by K-12 Dive, as per a November 4, 2025 vote, all Colorado public school students will continue to have access to free school meals after 58% of voters approved Proposition MM, which will raise state income taxes by $486 for those earning an annual income of $300,000 or…
According to a white paper from the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), teachers are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support students with disabilities in ways that save time for educators and provide best practices for interventions and clear communication for students and parents. In fact, almost…
On October 15, 2025 New York City sued the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) over its decision in September to terminate $47 million in federal funding for 19 magnet schools. The USDE cut off the nation’s largest school system from discretionary grant funding after it found the New York City…
Parents and researchers are sounding the alarm that AI companions pose serious risks to children and teens, which can include intensifying mental health conditions like depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD and bipolar disorder. In fact, anyone under the age of 18 is strongly advised by children’s media safety and mental health…
One of the issues that comes to the forefront when dealing with a school shooting is the psychological impact it can have. The Psychological First Aid intervention provides guidance on responding to disaster, violence, or terrorism events. This version gives school administrators, educators, and staff practical assistance to meet immediate…
Despite a shift in attitude away from public schools, 57th annual PDK International Poll released August 19, 20205 found that 66% of respondents were opposed or strongly opposed to the closure of the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Only 22% said they support or strongly support shuttering the agency. Conversely,…
