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With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.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

L.A. Schools Telehealth Vendor Waited 8 Months to Report Breach

There’s an innate tension between school safety and students’ civil rights. The 74’s Mark Keierleber keeps you up to date on the news you need to know

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
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
Oklahoma

Bill to Require Ten Commandments in Oklahoma Classrooms Resurfaces

Nuria Martinez-Keel
civil rights

Feds: Philadelphia Schools Failed to Address Antisemitism in School, Online

Jo Napolitano
Tennessee

Memphis School Superintendent Drama Sparks County Funding Threat

Marta Aldrich
News

Tutoring Program in Oakland, Calif. Recruits Parents and Neighbors to Teach Math

Kate Rix
California

At Least 22 School Districts Totally Or Partially Closed As Fires Spread Around LA County

Mariana Dale & Ross Brenneman
banned books

Librarians Gain Protections in Some States as Book Bans Soar

Matt Vasilogambros
Career Technical Education

Shut Out: High School Students Learn About Careers — But Can’t Try One That Pays

Patrick O’Donnell
college enrollment

Number of Freshmen Enrolling in Undergraduate Programs Sees Notable Decline

K.C. Compton
The Big Picture

Study: Math Scores Matter More for Adult Earnings Than Reading, Health Factors

Lauren Camera
STEM

Global Nonprofit Challenges Girls to Solve Real-World Problems With AI

Lauren Wagner
lausd

New Los Angeles School Board President Targets District’s Shrinking Enrollment

Ben Chapman
California

California Trying to Protect Schools from Deportation Efforts

Carolyn Jones
The 74 Interview

Leanlab Founder Says Ed Tech Should Root Itself in Community Voice, Co-Design

Greg Toppo
The Big Picture

Report: Kids Check Out of School as They Get Older, and Parents Are in the Dark

Kevin Mahnken
Idaho

Low-Income, Religious Schools, Urban Areas: Who Benefits from Idaho School Choice?

Ryan Suppe
a year in review

Education Stories We’re Watching in 2025

Erica Meltzer
school (in)security

7 School Security Storylines That Topped 2024 — and Will Evolve in 2025

Mark Keierleber
Illinois

Judge Rules Chicago School Board Can’t Interfere with CEO Martinez’s Powers

Reema Amin
charter schools

Republican Lawmakers Seek Further Expansion of Missouri Charter Schools

Annelise Hanshaw
Iowa

Iowa Science Teacher Uses the Prairie as a Classroom 

Cami Koons
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