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With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.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

Kept in the Dark: Inside the St. Landry Parish Schools Ransomware Attack

Mark Keierleber
Illinois

Chicago Black Student Success Plan Amid Backlash Against Race-Based Initiatives

Mila Koumpilova
school choice

Trump Order Boosts School Choice, But There’s Little Evidence Vouchers Lead to Smarter Students, Better Educational Outcomes

Charles J. Russo & Suzanne Eckes
detroit

Detroit District Offered Gift Cards For Perfect Attendance. 4,936 Kids Earned It

Lori Higgins
school (in)security

Trump Moves to Kill DEI

Mark Keierleber
childhood health

Education Groups Push Back Against Feared Cuts to School-Based Medicaid

Amanda Geduld
LGBTQ Students

Rising Need, Falling Finances: Layoffs Hit LGBTQ Student Support Groups Hard

Beth Hawkins
Nation’s Report Card

After Declaring NAEP Off-Limits, Education Department Cancels Upcoming Test

Linda Jacobson
Carey Wright

Trump Cuts Research Lab That Helped Nurture ‘Mississippi Miracle’

Greg Toppo
education department

Along Party Lines, McMahon Bid to Lead Education Department Advances to Senate

Greg Toppo
public opinion

Satisfaction With U.S. Public Education Reaches Record Low in New Gallup Survey

Lauren Wagner
school choice

In Indiana, a Fight Over Splitting Money Between Districts and Charter Schools

Patrick O’Donnell
Los Angeles

How a South Central Los Angeles Elementary School Built a Culture of ‘Family’

Katie VanArnam
child care

How Intergenerational Day Centers Benefit Children, Families, Seniors and Providers

Mark Swartz
school choice

Report: Missouri Attendance Boundaries Discriminate Against Low-Income Students

Lauren Wagner
Department of Education

Education Dept. Cancels Over $600M in Grants for Teacher Pipeline Programs

Linda Jacobson
Linda McMahon

Education Secretary Nominee Confirmation Hearing: 5 Takeaways

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The 74 Interview

Minnesota Autism Activist on Money, Power and What Special Ed Kids Really Need

Beth Hawkins
STEM education

Smithsonian Science Curriculum + Teacher Training = Learning Gains in 3 Subjects

Lauren Wagner
child care

Family Child Care Providers See Gains Under Vermont’s New Child Care Law

Rebecca Gale
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