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With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.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

Can Abigail Spanberger Reset the Politics of Public Education in Virginia?

Republicans won big four years ago by casting doubt on the state’s public schools. Can this Virginia Democrat reset the politics of public education?

Mel Leonor Barclay, The 19th
New York
New York

NYC State Test Scores Up in Reading, Math

NYC students post significant gains in reading and math, state test scores show.

Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat New York
Los Angeles
Los Angeles

‘So Many Threats to Kids’: ICE Fear Grips Los Angeles At Start of New School Year

Federal immigration raids in Los Angeles are scaring families away from school, and the new year hasn’t even started yet.

Ben Chapman
Hezly Rivera
Hezly Rivera

Hezly Rivera Wins 2025 U.S. Gymnastics Championships

The 74
school choice

Despite Breakdowns in Two States, ESA Provider Student First Seeks to Expand

Linda Jacobson
U.S. Department of Education

‘Evict Elon’: Teachers Union, Others Sue to Stop DOGE’s Access to Ed Dept. Data

Amanda Geduld
Teachers unions

Utah Bill to Ban Teachers Unions From Collective Bargaining, Meeting in Schools

Lauren Wagner
math

Program That Gives $100K to Support Young Gifted Math Students Poised to Expand

Jo Napolitano
South Dakota

Bill Requiring Posting, Teaching of Ten Commandments Fails in SD House

Joshua Haiar
Student Privacy

Seattle-Area Schools Say Survey Saved Lives. Then They Released Student Data

Linda Jacobson
education department

Is Trump Gutting Ed Research a New Beginning or Just ‘Slashing & Burning’?

Greg Toppo
leadership

New Survey, Old Story: Women Education Leaders Told To Put Jobs Over Family

Linda Jacobson
The Big Picture

Research: Learning Recovery Has Stalled, Despite Billions in Pandemic Aid

Kevin Mahnken
Colorado

Families of Colorado Transgender Children Struggle with Lost Care in Wake of Trump Order

Lindsey Toomer
school (in)security

Kept in the Dark: Inside a Trio of Los Angeles School Cyberattacks

Mark Keierleber
youth mental health

‘Alarming’ National Data: Teens Use Cellphones for Quarter of School Day

Marianna McMurdock
special education

Families Unaware of How Alternate Assessments Impact Students with Disabilities

Sarah Komar
Wisconsin

Head Start Child Care Funds Stop For Some Wisconsin Providers, Leaving Them Hanging

Erik Gunn
Oklahoma

Facing Tighter Budget, Oklahoma Lawmakers Cast Doubt on Walters’ Budget Requests

Nuria Martinez-Keel
School (In)Security

The Story Behind the Story: How I Investigated More Than 300 Cyberattacks

Mark Keierleber
Autism

Advocates Fear RFK Jr. Could Reverse Decades of Progress for Autistic Kids

Beth Hawkins
Connecticut

Connecticut Education Advocates Want Expanded Student Protections In Wake of Trump Orders

Jessika Harkay
North Carolina

New Teacher Apprenticeship Program Lifts Up Wayne County Natives

Chantal Brown
New York

Some Parents Seek Assurance from NYC Chancellor After Trump Order on Gender

Michael Elsen-Rooney & Alex Zimmerman
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