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With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.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

Super Bowl LIX: How’d They Play in High School?

Jim Fields
The 74 Interview

After the Fires, LA Teachers Are Experiencing ‘Secondary Trauma,’ According to One Expert 

Daniella Lake
education department

Exclusive: 12 Education Chiefs Ask McMahon for More Control over Federal Funds

Linda Jacobson
The Big Picture

Michigan Students in Poorest Districts More Likely To Have Less-Qualified Teachers

Amanda Geduld
social media

Social Media Experts Are Skeptical About the Power of New State Laws

Madyson Fitzgerald
North Carolina

Four Districts Had Damaged Schools After Hurricane Helene. How Are They Doing Now?

Caroline Parker
Hawaii

Girls Are Losing Out in Hawaii’s Push to Train Kids for High-Paying Jobs

Megan Tagami
youth homelessness

Domestic Violence Is Upending NYC Kids’ Lives, Housing and Education

Marianna McMurdock
Department of Education

Expected Trump Order to Shutter Education Dept. Could Amount to ‘Pocket Change’

Linda Jacobson
Cleveland

Major Part of ‘Cleveland Plan’ to Turn Around Struggling Schools Is Ending

Patrick O’Donnell
School (In)Security

Kept in the Dark: Meet the Hired Guns Who Ensure School Cyberattacks Stay Hidden

Mark Keierleber
Alaska

New Bill to Provide Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Alaska Students

Corinne Smith
Louisiana

Louisiana Provides More Financial Aid to Students Seeking Workforce Certification

Julie O’Donoghue
cognitive science

New Book Says There’s More to Holding Students’ Attention Than Silencing Phones

Greg Toppo
school climate

Even in States Where You’re Supposed to ‘Say Gay,’ Fear Often Outweighs the Law

Beth Hawkins
Los Angeles

Will New Bond Funds Be Enough to Rebuild LA Schools?

Carolyn Jones
Oklahoma

Oklahoma Bills Would Restrict Student Cellphone Use, Social Media, Sex Ed

Nuria Martinez-Keel
Chicago

Chicago Public Schools Launches Long-Awaited Site to Show How Schools Are Doing

Mila Koumpilova
Indiana

Trump Likes Indiana Schools. Are They Winning the War on ‘Woke’ He Wants to Fight?

Aleksandra Appleton & Kae Petrin
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Rejects Application for Cyber Charter School with AI Teacher and Two Hours of Daily Class

Ian Kabral
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