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The K-12 outlook for 2026: How new federal priorities and funding challenges will stretch schools
In 2026, U.S. K-12 school leaders face an increasingly complex operating environment: intensified school choice competition, funding constraints, and declining enrollment may trigger a wave of school closures; the policy and legal framework of the second Trump administration brings new uncertainties; the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence leaves education technology administrators torn between data protection and tool implementation. K-12 Dive compiles its annual outlook to provide a one-stop trend reference for the industry.
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[Podcast] Healthy Minds, Bright Futures: How to Navigate Mental Health & Build Support
The topic of children's mental health is receiving increasing attention. In this three-episode podcast series, expert guests will share evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies around ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and comorbid conditions, and introduce Pearson's newly launched BASC-4 assessment suite to help clinicians and educators enhance students' psychological well-being.