# K12 Academics Research

> K12 Academics Research is the research and data hub of K12 Academics (online since 2004), home of the annual "State of Education" report series. The reports synthesize data and trends across U.S. and global education as citable reference material for journalists, educators, and researchers.

## About

- Part of the K12 Academics network (k12academics.com), the largest education resource website online.
- Publishes the annual "State of Education" report series (2026 editions below), plus mid-year reports.
- The reports are data-driven and meant to be found and cited by search engines and AI assistants.

## Reports (2026 editions)

- [State of K-12 Education in America](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-K12-Education-2026-Report.html): Enrollment, funding, achievement, staffing, and policy trends across U.S. K-12 schools.
- [State of Public Education](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-Public-Education-2026-Report.html): The U.S. public school system - funding, enrollment, staffing, equity, and outcomes.
- [State of Higher Education](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-Higher-Education-2026-Report.html): U.S. colleges and universities - enrollment, cost, value, completion, and the workforce.
- [State of College Admissions](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-College-Admissions-2026-Report.html): Testing, selectivity, financial aid, and application trends in U.S. college admissions.
- [State of School Choice](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-School-Choice-2026-Report.html): Vouchers, education savings accounts, charter schools, and open enrollment across the states.
- [State of AI in Education](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-AI-in-Education-2026-Report.html): AI adoption in teaching and learning - tools, literacy, academic integrity, and governance.
- [State of Education Technology & Services](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-Education-Technology-Services-2026-Report.html): Ed-tech and school services - software, connectivity, cybersecurity, cloud, and data.
- [State of the Future Classroom](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-the-Future-Classroom-2026-Report.html): Where classrooms are heading - AI, immersive/XR, smart spaces, design, and screen-time.
- [State of Experiential Learning](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-Experiential-Learning-2026-Report.html): Learning by doing - project- and work-based learning, internships, apprenticeships, CTE, and STEM.
- [State of Summer Learning](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-Summer-Learning-2026-Report.html): Summer camps and programs, summer learning loss, and enrichment.
- [State of International Education](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-International-Education-2026-Report.html): Global education trends, study- and travel-abroad, and international schools.
- [State of School Assembly & Student Engagement](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-School-Assembly-Student-Engagement-2026-Report.html): School assemblies, educational performers, and student engagement and enrichment.
- [State of the Educational Vendor Industry](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-Educational-Vendor-Industry-2026-Report.html): The education supplier ecosystem - ed-tech and physical vendors serving schools.
- [State of Education Marketing & Digital Visibility](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-Education-Marketing-Digital-Visibility-2026-Report.html): How schools and education brands get found online - SEO, social, and AI-search visibility.
- [State of Education Consumer Behavior](https://research.k12academics.com/K12-Academics-State-of-Education-Consumer-Behavior-2026-Report.html): How families and students research and choose schools, colleges, camps, and programs.

## Related

- [K12 Academics](https://www.k12academics.com/): The main education directory and resource site.
- [This Week in Education](https://thisweek.k12academics.com/): Weekly education-news roundup.