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education research
education research

‘Back to the Dark Ages’: Education Research Staggered by Trump Cuts

With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
Lakota
Lakota

Can South Dakota Teens Save the Endangered Lakota Language?

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California
California

San Francisco Unified Announces New K-8 Math Curriculum

This new curriculum was piloted last year by 84 middle school teachers and 160 elementary teachers. Early results were promising, the district said.

Emma Gallegos, EdSource
civil rights
civil rights

Despite Court Order, Education Department’s Civil Rights Staff Still On Leave

Officials have asked the court to throw out the order. Meanwhile, students have been left ‘without recourse for discrimination,’ attorneys say.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
foster care
foster care

Kentucky Libraries Step Up to Keep Kids Out of Foster Care System

‘Before there’s a problem, let’s fix it.’

Sarah Ladd
Illinois

Illinois Bill Aims to Add More Oversight of Homeschooling

Molly Parker & Beth Hundsdorfer
Los Angeles

‘Priceless’: Palisades HS Student Choir Performed at Grammys After School Burned

Alex Gross
Nebraska

Students, Educators Tout Benefits of Funding Dual Enrollment Classes in High School

Paul Hammel
Idaho

Idaho Gov. Signs Bill Allowing State Funds for Private Education

Christina Lords
child care

Could New York Become the First Major City to Offer Universal Child Care?

Bryce Covert
California

AI Chatbots Can Cushion the High School Counselor Shortage — But Are They Bad for Students?

Tara García Mathewson
Civics

Amid Polarization, Civics Education Enjoys Bipartisan Support, Survey Finds

Linda Jacobson
New Orleans

Awash in Crises, New Orleans Searches for a New Superintendent — Again

Beth Hawkins
Opinion

Feds to Virginia Schools: End Race-Based Policies or Risk Losing Funds

Nathaniel Cline
lausd

Q&A: LA’s New Principal Union President Says Her Members Are Overworked

Matthew Royer
transgender sports ban

U.S. Senate Democrats Block Bill Banning Transgender Athletes from Women’s School Sports

Shauneen Miranda
webinar

The Future of AI: How HBCUs are Leading Innovation in Education

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Department of Education

An Unprecedented Start for Ed Department’s Latest — and Perhaps Last — Secretary

Linda Jacobson
Wisconsin

Act 10, Scourge of Wisconsin Teachers, Faces Uncertain Future in Court

Kevin Mahnken
school integration

New Research: School ‘Pairings’ Can Foster Racial, Socioeconomic Integration

Linda Jacobson
civil rights

After Outcry, Education Department Walks Back Diversity Guidance

Linda Jacobson
teacher workforce

California, Texas and D.C. Are Tops in Teacher Diversity, Report Finds

Lauren Wagner
The Big Picture

The South Surges Academically in Alternative View of National Exam

Kevin Mahnken
school (in)security

Kept in the Dark: Inside the Providence Schools Ransomware Attack

Mark Keierleber
California

Why California Still Doesn’t Mandate Dyslexia Screening

Joe Hong
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