Data reveals gaps in school shooting prevention, but AI-powered tools can help layer security.
The new year has already brought the Youngkin administration long-anticipated news: The U.S. Department of Education has approved Virginia’s new school performance and support framework.
President-elect Donald Trump previously promised to end the rules “on day one” and made anti-transgender themes a centerpiece of his campaign.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order suspending residency requirements for students who were attending traditional and charter public schools that have been impacted by the wildfire. While this measure creates so-called “school choice” for wildfire victims, choice advocates wonder why the governor isn’t supporting this option for more students.
In the past few years, there have been a surge in new state laws, administrative actions and lawsuits relating to banning certain books in elementary, middle and high school, particularly those having sexual content or are deemed as inappropriate or vulgar. These laws often implicate constitutional concerns under the First and Fourteenth amendments.
A United States district court judge ruled President Joe Biden’s reinterpretation of Title IX to encompass gender identity was unconstitutional, arbitrary and exceeded the authority granted the president.
With a projected budget shortfall of $95 million next year, Oakland Unified School District's (OUSD) latest plan to close schools would trim costly overhead.
A national survey by Parents Defending Education (PDE) finds most parents support conservative reforms to the education system.
Kids Best Friends, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to enhancing school safety, is deploying dual-purpose working dogs and handlers to campuses.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced his support for expanding school choice during his 2025 State of the State address.
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A St. Louis-area superintendent has been placed on leave after two former district principals accused him of punishing them for rebuffing his sexual advances.
Because they comprise of most teacher licensure programs, universities play a fundamental role in our public education system. It is their responsibility to adequately prepare teachers for the classroom. By forsaking that duty and ignoring what teachers actually teach, universities do an immeasurable disservice to the institution of public education.
A Missouri school board representing a district with nearly 90% white enrollment has refused to answer questions about the hiring of a district chief who holds racially offensive views.
While many states expanded and adopted school choice programs in 2024, some advocates are excited about new education options for families in 2025 – made possible because of this year’s election results.