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Report outlines trends and challenges shaping K-12 in 2025

Ravi Gupta

Jennifer L. Steele, Ed.D.

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HR and Benefits

Seeking to attract and retain teachers, districts offer new workplace benefits and hiring incentives

K-12 leaders are hoping perks including childcare, fertility benefits, stipends and signing bonuses can reduce talent shortages.

Richardson ISD has recently opened two early learning childcare centers for the families of teachers and other employees, and is planning a third. RISD Superintendent Tabitha Branum says the benefit has served as a recruitment and retention tool.

Researchers predict K-12 trends for the 2025-2026 school year

NWEA’s experts describe what they expect will be key issues and challenges facing educators and district leaders.

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Amy Endo, Ph.D.

As far as academic and non-academic factors go, the pandemic is not over—it's halftime

An urgent call to address the ongoing crisis facing the Class of 2032.

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Robert Zywicki, Ed.D., MBA

Kara Stern

Amanda Geduld

Report studies growth of AI in school communications, and offers guidelines for responsible use

While many report increased efficiency and clarity, concerns remain around data privacy, misinformation and overreliance on automation.

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Policy and Legislation

Billions in federal education funding unfrozen by Trump administration

The delayed money includes funding for services related to English learners, migrant students, teacher training, enrichment and afterschool programs, and adult education.

The nearly $7 billion that the Trump administration agreed to release after a weekslong freeze supported English learners and after-school programs, among other things. (Reema Amin / Chalkbeat)

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