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With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.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

Hawaii Schools Ask Families to Spend Big on School Supplies As Kids Go Back to Class

Schools often request more than $150 worth of supplies at the start of each year. Unlike some other states, Hawaiʻi has no rule against it.

Megan Tagami, CalMatters
Trump Administration
Trump Administration

Trump Medicaid Cuts Could Cost Kids Coverage That Aids Learning

Advocates worry confusion over shifting rules will make children miss out on tablets, glasses, hearing aids, and therapy that help in the classroom.

Patrick O’Donnell
Author: Patrick O’Donnell
News
News

Antisemitism Row Shakes NEA and Reignites GOP Push to Revoke Its Charter

The nation’s largest teachers union voted to break with the Anti-Defamation League, then reversed course — spurring Republicans to push for sanctions.

Kevin Mahnken
Author: Kevin Mahnken
school choice
school choice

School Choice: Nonprofits in Blue States See Opportunity in Federal Tax Credit

Observers say some Democratic leaders will only participate if they can “carefully regulate” the new program.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Indiana

How an Indiana Teacher Prepares Students for College Success

Aleksandra Appleton
Missouri

Kansas City Parents Push for Dyslexia to be Taken Seriously

Maria Benevento
school voucher

Rapidly Expanding School Voucher Programs Pinch State Budgets

Kevin Hardy
New York City

NYC Schools Fail to Protect Students with Disabilities From Lengthy Suspensions

Alex Zimmerman
Trump Administration

How Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful’ Tax Bill Could Impact Programs for Women, Kids

Amanda Becker
burnout

As Teacher Burnout Deepens, States Scramble to Fill Job Vacancies

Robbie Sequeira
education department

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Kill Ed Dept., Orders Fired Workers Reinstated

Mark Keierleber
Supreme Court

‘A Day to Exhale’: Supreme Court Deadlocks on Religious Charter Schools — For Now

Linda Jacobson
baby development

Breakthrough Research Shows the Complexity and Brilliance of Babies’ Brains

K.C. Compton
Department of Education

McMahon Takes Flak From Democrats, Republicans at Congressional Budget Hearing

Linda Jacobson
teacher pay

Across the U.S., Unions Are Seeking Big Boosts to Paraprofessional Pay

Lauren Wagner
school choice

Exclusive Report: As Movement Grows, Microschools Aren’t So ‘Micro’ Anymore

Linda Jacobson
News

The First 8 Years Are Crucial For Foundational Learning and Brain Development

Marisa Busch
Los Angeles

Top LAUSD Schools with Empty Seats Shut Out Needy Students, Report Says

Ben Chapman
School (In)Security

These School Cops in Florida Ordered to Help ICE Arrest Immigrants, Records Show

Mark Keierleber
Illinois

Illinois Considers Lowering Scores Students Need to be Considered Proficient on State Exams

Samantha Smylie
U.S. Department of Agriculture

USDA Canceled Funding to Help Source Produce for Schools

Meg Cunningham
Child Tax Credit

Millions of Immigrant Families Would Be Shut Out Under New Child Tax Credit Proposal

Marissa Martinez
California

San Jose Middle School Offers College Class to 13-Year-Olds

Adam Echelman
Illinois

Chicago Public Schools Once Again Puts 20 Closed Schools Up for Sale

Becky Vevea
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