Trump wants DEI out and vouchers in through executive orders. But how much will they affect schools?
To amplify his power over schools, Trump has turned to executive orders. They’ve pleased some and infuriated others. Will they accomplish his goals?
Senate Bill 28 would roll back changes made 15 years ago to link teacher quality to students’ success in the classroom.
The president has taken several actions related to DEI, teaching, immigration, and more. We want to hear from educators and parents about their impact.
Exemptions to the city’s reading curriculum mandate have been awarded to schools with unusually high reading scores on state tests.
At one school in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, just 7% of the students attended class Monday.
The governor’s budget would give more to special education, free school meals, and more. But notably, it doesn’t fund private school vouchers.
The former superintendent says board members started planning her ouster and choosing her replacement months ago.
The school district has debunked false rumors about immigration arrests in schools, but fears persist about the potential impact on students.
Trump’s executive order threatens to withhold federal funding from schools that support students in gender transitions or that teach about the prevalence of racism in American life.
Trump wants DEI out and vouchers in through executive orders. But how much will they affect schools?
To amplify his power over schools, Trump has turned to executive orders. They’ve pleased some and infuriated others. Will they accomplish his goals?
Lumina’s Stronger Nation report shows Colorado college attainment levels didn’t change much from 2022 to 2023, but the number of Native American residents with a college education has declined.
Chou is leaving her role overseeing school safety in early February. She was the first Asian American and first woman to hold the job.
Illinois students took the test known as the “nation’s report card” in spring 2024.
Takeover talk has swirled over the firing of Memphis school Superintendent Marie Feagins
The special legislative session made it look easy, but a timeline shows the embrace of school vouchers was never a foregone conclusion.
The Trump administration said it will enforce Title IX regulations adopted in 2020 in a way that matches an executive order signed by the president Jan. 20.
Learning doesn’t have to be student-driven to be student-centric.
El crédito fiscal de accesibilidad familiar de Colorado es para familias de bajos ingresos con hijos menores a 17 años. Está disponible por primera vez este año.
The family affordability fax credit is available for the first time this year.
In the fourth week of the legislative session, lawmakers advanced a bill to reinstate A-F grades for schools, and discussed a bill on math skills.
Officials say they want to pare down funding for some programs in order to increase support for both public schools and private school vouchers.
The IPS school board took a stand against legislation that could threaten the district’s future, and called on the public to share their concerns about the legislation with lawmakers. Some members also spoke against the growth of charter schools.
Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti reiterated a plan to offer four high school diploma options to students, beginning with the 2026-27 school year.
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Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti reiterated a plan to offer four high school diploma options to students, beginning with the 2026-27 school year.
A $30 million charter school dispute, unsafe athletic fields, and fears over immigration policies took center stage at the latest board meeting.
The push to increase pay for paraprofessionals comes as UFT President Michael Mulgrew is up for re-election this year. Some educators who hope to unseat him have called attention to the issue.
Colorado students with Students Demand Action held a rally and then talked with lawmakers about how gun violence has impacted them and the fear they live with daily.
Indianapolis-area teachers will share their classroom experiences at this story slam that’s co-hosted by Chalkbeat Indiana on Feb. 25.
With the Trump administration stepping up immigration enforcement in Chicago, schools are on high alert and finding ways to help students navigate the situation.
Lawmakers defeat amendments seeking to strengthen accountability and protections for students with disabilities.
Damon teaches history at Denver’s DELTA High School. She is one of four finalists for the national award.
With continuous glucose monitors, students with Type 1 diabetes no longer have to visit the school nurse for a finger prick. But some parents say it falls to them to keep an eye on blood sugar levels — even though they may not be able to quickly reach their child.
The university intends to redouble its efforts to attract adult learners.
Newark is the first city in the state to lower the voting age to 16 for school board elections and this week, local officials and groups will start promoting voter registration among teens.
As national politics create uncertainty in education, Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington remains committed to highlighting progress in city schools.
As state and local officials scramble to figure out what Trump’s executive orders mean for schools, advocates said the orders are causing fear in the transgender community.
The executive order directs the U.S. Department of Education to prioritize private school choice programs in its own grants and issue guidance on how states can tap other federal money for vouchers.
Statewide plan is for all kids, not just disadvantaged ones, says sponsor
The Detroit Public Schools Community District will begin training key staff next week on what to do if immigration officials show up at schools.
The district is adding 18 campuses to its “Hub Stop” pilot program.
Lawmakers hope to enact a policy that will require school boards to determine how to limit student cell phone use in their schools.
Transparency for parents, increased literacy grants are key to Whitmer’s upcoming education proposal
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s education budget will be proposed a week after NAEP scores show Michigan students aren’t significantly improving in reading and math.
The federal government is barred from dictating curriculum to schools. But a new Trump executive order concerning how racism and gender identity are talked about in schools sends a signal about how he wants to influence classrooms.