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The 74 Interview
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The 74 Interview

NAEP ‘Absolutely’ Needs to Stay, Linda McMahon Says. The Department? Not So Much

Following a speech at ASU+GSV, the education secretary spoke briefly with The 74 about civil rights, dismantling the department and NAEP’s future.

Greg Toppo
Author: Greg Toppo
New York
New York

NYC Schools’ Calendar Error: Last-Minute Calendar Change Frustrates Principals

NYC schools’ scheduling snafu: Principals annoyed by last-minute switcheroo.

Amy Zimmer
U.S. Department of Education
education

Schwinn’s Business Venture After Nomination to Ed Dept. Could Raise Questions

The department said the nominee, who goes before the Senate Thursday, 'worked with the relevant ethics officials and resolved any conflicts.'

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Texas
Houston

Texas Education Agency Extends Houston School District Takeover Through 2027

Houston ISD takeover will extend through 2027.

Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune
AI
AI

AI Makes Quick Gains in Math, But Errors Still Worry Some Eyeing Reliability

Despite concerns, students say AI has already reduced their math anxiety and educators say its presence makes their work more — not less — necessary.

Jo Napolitano
Author: Jo Napolitano
South Carolina

5 Years After Reopening, South Carolina Agriculture School is Beyond Capacity

Skylar Laird
Texas

Texas Bill Would Limit Uncertified Teachers in Schools

Sneha Dey
school (in)security

The Education Department is Dead — or Is It?

Mark Keierleber
education department

In Bid to Close Ed Department, Trump Rehouses Student Loan, Special Ed Programs

Shauneen Miranda
unions

Pennsylvania Teachers Union Admits Cyberattack That Hit 500,000 People in July

Lauren Wagner
childhood health

Amid Deadly Measles Outbreak, West Virginia Moves to Loosen Vaccine Rules

Amanda Geduld
Los Angeles

‘Not In The Playbook:’ How a Palisades Principal is Saving a School That Burned

Shruthi Narayanan
education department

Linda McMahon Became Ed Secretary Without Discussing Schools’ Scariest Issue: Guns

Nadra Nittle
U.S. Department of Education

As Trump Moves to Shutter Education Dept., GOP Clamors for Funding Flexibility

Linda Jacobson
education department

‘See You in Court’: Schools Face Whiplash in Trump Push Against Trans Athletes

Greg Toppo
Pandemic

Remote Learning Was Supposed to Make Snow Days Obsolete. But Did It Really?

Lauren Wagner
National Park Service

Students Among Those Hurt Most by Crippling National Park Service Cuts

Mark Keierleber
The 74 Interview

L.A. High School Teacher and Author Rebuilds Classroom Libraries After Fires

Trinity Alicia
Pandemic

KIPP’s Night Kindergarten in Newark: A Rare ‘Bright Spot’ in COVID’s Dark Days

Linda Jacobson
Department of Education

After Gutting Staff, Education Department Remains Quiet on Future of NAEP Test

Greg Toppo
lausd

L.A. Students Protest Against Trump and in Support of DEI 

Katie VanArnam
st. louis

In St. Louis, Empowering Missouri Students to Learn the System – And Then Beat It

Lauren Camera
Immigrants

From TB Tests to Leases, PA District Delays Enrolling Scores of Immigrant Kids

Jo Napolitano
school choice

GOP’s Push for School Choice Sees Pushback from Unlikely Crowd: Homeschoolers

Linda Jacobson
Supreme Court

Mysterious Recusal Could Upend Pivotal Supreme Court Charter School Case

Linda Jacobson
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