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With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.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

Despite Skepticism, Parents Still Prioritize Four-Year College for Their Kids

40% of parents want their child to attend a four-year college, the top choice for life after high school.

Emma Gallegos, EdSource
Hawaii
Hawaii

No One Will Say Why School Lunch Costs Hawaii DOE $9 A Plate

Lawmakers have pushed the education department for more details on the costs of running its school meal program.

Megan Tagami, CalMatters
immigration
immigration

Saugus Schools No Longer Require Census Participation to Enroll New Students

The Boston-area system’s former policy harmed some students — particularly immigrants — by delaying their enrollment, advocates argued in a lawsuit.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
School (In)Security
School (In)Security
School (In)Security

Ed Tech Co. That Provides Telehealth to L.A. Students Experiences Data Breach

Vendor also runs L.A. Unified’s anonymous tip line, putting both sensitive student medical records and campus safety data at risk.

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
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
Tennessee

Tennessee Lawmakers Push Memphis-Shelby Schools Takeover

Sam Stockard
California

Charter School Destroyed in Los Angeles Fires Struggles to Rebuild

Carolyn Jones
childhood health

Senate Health, Education Chair Bill Cassidy Struggles with RFK Jr.’s Nomination

Amanda Geduld
immigration

Teachers Vow to Keep Immigrant Kids Learning Despite Anxiety Around Deportation

Jo Napolitano
The 74 Interview

Louisiana Saw Rare Gains on National Exam. K–12 Chief Cade Brumley Explains How

Kevin Mahnken
Washington

Trump Orders Expanded Private School Choice, an End to ‘Radical Indoctrination’

Beth Hawkins
Alaska

Alaska Lawmakers Introduce Bill for Major Boost in School Funding

Corinne Smith
Tennessee

Tennessee House, Senate Education Panels Pass Private-School Vouchers

Sam Stockard
Trump Administration

After a Tornado of False Starts, Educators Remain in the Dark on School Funding

Linda Jacobson
leadership

Tutoring Giant’s Sudden Demise Linked to End of Federal Relief Funds

Linda Jacobson
Early Childhood

Big Ten Early Learning Alliance Shines a Light on Early Childhood Data Solutions

Mark Swartz
college enrollment

Freshman College Enrollment Actually Increased Last Year, Corrected Report Finds

K.C. Compton
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