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Parents and policymakers want to know how much a school helps children learn. For elementary schools, even sophisticated statistics may not provide an answer.
Federal civil rights officials are cracking down on “pass the trash” practices in school districts nationwide. Jeffco Public Schools has a separate dispute with the Trump administration over policies that support transgender students.
A long-running integration program produced modest test-score gains — and remarkably large increases in college graduation.
The program could raise billions for schools, but some elected officials say it should focus on helping the neediest students.
Sticker prices at elite schools keep making headlines, but after grants and discounts, students are paying less in tuition than they did a decade ago.
The tax credit launches in 2027 and could become one of the largest sources of federal funding for schools.
The Education Department’s return to 2020 rules cements a polarizing approach to campus sexual assault investigations and LGBTQ student protections.
Democrats are pressing the Department of Homeland Security to revive a previous policy that would restrict federal immigration enforcement near schools.
10 years after her viral essay championing a high-poverty public school, journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones shares her daughter’s academic struggles. The revelation has reignited debates over school integration, parent choice, and what truly drives student success.
AI may be starting to chip away at the college wage premium. A closer look at Nikole Hannah-Jones’ daughter’s elementary school. A small but important update to Sal Khan’s origin story.
E-Rate is the fifth-largest source of federal funding for schools. Now it’s in the crosshairs of the backlash to ed tech.
De-emphasizing admissions tests seems to bring in more students from low-income families — but not many.
Grade floors and other equitable grading practices became more common during the pandemic. South Carolina lawmakers worried they were undermining the value of a high school diploma.
School funding has risen substantially, but teacher salaries have not. One reason: Districts have instead used more resources to hire additional staff.
School tech faces a backlash. Polling suggests many parents aren’t ready to give up on devices just yet.
The pandemic-era strategy had unusually broad support, and schools had unprecedented federal aid available. But staffing problems, missed sessions, and diluted programs limited its effect.
School-level data can be a powerful tool for preventing and fighting outbreaks. Some states make it hard to find.
Federal data shows a steep post-pandemic increase in credit recovery enrollment as schools push students to graduate, but critics worry online courses compromise learning.
American 15-year-olds now score well above average in science and reading on the PISA, but not because they’re making learning gains.
A new report from the American Psychological Association does not endorse outright screen bans, but says school systems and vendors should hold themselves to a higher standard.