More than 138,000 public school students lived in temporary housing last year as long commutes and shelter placements far from schools fueled chronic absenteeism.
MSCS quietly ended its 1:1 tech policy early this year, sparking backlash from Memphis parents and teachers due to the last-minute adjustment.
In a Tuesday hearing, the local judge did not grant state leaders’ requests to dismiss MSCS’ lawsuit against the state takeover or dissolve the temporary block.
A 30-year push for school vouchers and tax credits in New Jersey has gone nowhere. Now, a new federal program is putting the issue back on the table.
Amid an overwhelming blue wave, voters chose to keep transgender athletes out of girls’ sports. LGBTQ advocates and their allies in elected office are pushing back.
More than 138,000 public school students lived in temporary housing last year as long commutes and shelter placements far from schools fueled chronic absenteeism.
In Indiana and Ohio, students who fell just short of a reading benchmark often learned more afterward — perhaps because they didn’t want to be held back a grade.
State Sen. John Liu's legislation would give the Board of Regents authority over New York's participation in a federal tax credit program beginning in 2028.
The mill levy override will raise $44 million for the school district to pay for employee raises, career and technical education classes, and more.
The ballot measure bars transgender students from joining school or college teams that match their gender identity.
5A was one of two mill levy overrides on the ballot to benefit Jeffco Public Schools. The other, 5B, was failing by a larger margin.
An inspiring and beloved figure, she mentored many reporters as she made their stories better.
Amendment 87 creates a graduated income tax rate and is expected to raise billions for K-12, healthcare, and childcare.
A new student-produced video is raising awareness about gun violence and its impact on children. It’s part of a larger project set to expand next year.
Detroit Superintendent Nikolai Vitti has previously expressed concern that the statewide supply of teachers with a special education certification isn’t meeting demands.
Incumbents Judith Pritchett and Tiffany Tilley were elected to eight-year terms.
Recent state property tax reforms, restrictions on the timing of referendums, and inflation are squeezing budgets.
Former Indiana Virtual School director found guilty in scheme to inflate enrollment and siphon funds
Philip Holden’s conviction follows guilty pleas from school founder Thomas Stoughton and former superintendent Percy Clark in a multimillion-dollar scheme.
A mini blue wave in the Tennessee House of Representatives could make future private school voucher expansion more difficult.
The vacancy was created by the resignation of central-east Denver’s District 3 rep DJ Torres, who said the board spent too much time on “internal conflict.”
Texas Dems vowed seismic education change. Here’s how schools could change for millions of students.
The end to GOP dominance in Texas will likely have major implications for K-12 education policies, including the future of school vouchers and state takeovers.
While votes are still being counted in a handful of close races, unofficial results indicate that 11 candidates who were backed by groups supportive of charter schools and school choice are on track to be seated in January.
Students with emotional disabilities are more likely to drop out of school than graduate with a standard diploma. A small program in eight public schools partnering with NYU is trying a different approach.
The five new members of the DPSCD board are Georgia Lemmons, Jameel Smith, LaMar Lemmons, Bessie Harris, and Aliya Moore, according to unofficial results. Read more about their priorities.
The new $18.4 million medical center offers a variety of services to students, including help with their dental, mental and physical health.
Three seats on the nine-member partisan board are up for election.
The chair of the House Education Committee for 17 years, Behning’s defeat could signal a new era of education policymaking in the state.
The election suggested a new political playbook for Democrats on education — but offered a warning about their vulnerabilities.
With New York poised to eliminate Regents exams as a graduation requirement, Hochul is raising alarms about what comes next.
Public school advocates hope the Democratic takeover will accelerate efforts to fix Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional school funding system. But more money for schools isn’t guaranteed.
Returns suggest a divided Chicago school board, coalition-backed president will prevail
The measure will create a reliable K-12 education funding stream that advocates have been wanting for years.
Democrats kept control of the three seats up for election on the CU Board of Regents. The board oversees policy and funding decisions at the state’s flagship system.
Biggs beat Chicago Teacher Union organizer Hilario Dominguez, and attorney Victor Henderson with nearly 50% of the vote in the three-way contest.
Jocelyn Benson, Michigan secretary of state, will take the reins from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, whose second term is expiring.
The incoming board will face crucial decisions on school closures, district spending, and chronic absenteeism in Michigan’s largest school district.
Red-state Democrats are promising voucher oversight. Congress could push back on the Trump education agenda.
The Republican campaigned on expanding school choice and is expected to push for further expansion of Tennessee’s voucher program.
The Supreme Court’s decision in the case should come by the end of June.
Gemini’s Guided Learning feature will become the default on school devices and push students to do more of their own thinking, the company says.
There were 15 candidates vying for 5 seats on the board.