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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
California
California

It’s Expensive to Become a Teacher in California. This Bill Would Pay Those Who Try

Student teachers have to work for free in California, but that could change.

Carolyn Jones
michigan
michigan

Michigan Senate Democrats Won’t Consider a Trans Athlete Sports Ban. Will Trump Target the State?

Michigan won't ban trans girls from girls sports. Will Trump target it?

Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat
Texas
in-state tuition

Texas’ Undocumented College Students No Longer Qualify for In-State Tuition

In-state tuition for undocumented students ends in Texas.

Eleanor Klibanoff & Jessica Priest
California
California

Students Weigh Safety, Politics in College Plans as Trump Targets Immigration

'Continuing to pursue your dreams is one way to fight back.'

Lauren DeLaunay Miller, California Health Report
California

California Schools Respond to Trump’s Crackdown on Diversity

Carolyn Jones
child care

A New Documentary Makes a Powerful Case for Early Education

Mark Swartz
civil rights

‘As Inclusive as We’ve Always Been’: Districts Resist Ed Dept’s Warning on Race

Linda Jacobson
early education

The Power of Early Relationships

Rebecca Gale
childhood health

1st Confirmed Death in Texas Measles Outbreak Is Unvaccinated, School-Aged Child

Amanda Geduld
The 74 Interview

‘We’re the Outliers’: Ashley Rogers Berner on Public Funding for Private Schools

Kevin Mahnken
unions

Teachers Unions, Sociologists Sue over Trump Ban on Racial Content in Schools

Lauren Wagner
The 74 Interview

Q&A: Kendrick Lamar ‘Used His Platform’ at Super Bowl as ‘Salute to Black History’

Trinity Alicia
Oklahoma

Education Department Seeks to Buy Bible Lessons for Oklahoma Elementary School Kids

Jennifer Palmer
literacy

St. Louis Educators Learn What’s Missing in How They Teach Science of Reading

Lauren Wagner
Teacher of the Year

Fostering Culture & Belonging: Reflections from Teacher of the Year Finalists

Marianna McMurdock
Nation’s Report Card

NAEP Costs May Have Played Role in Move to Sideline Testing Official Peggy Carr

Linda Jacobson
immigration

As Immigrant Students Flee in Fear of ICE Raids, Teachers Offer Heartfelt Gifts

Jo Napolitano
unions

Judge Backs Unions, Issues Temporary Restraining Order in Ed Dept. Privacy Suit

Lauren Wagner
Los Angeles

After LAUSD Enrollment Falls by 11,000, Board President Says Schools May Close

Ben Chapman
immigration

Fewer CA Students Are Completing FAFSA. Some Blame Trump’s Deportation Plan

Mikhail Zinshteyn
school (in)security

Kept in the Dark: Inside the St. Landry Parish Schools Ransomware Attack

Mark Keierleber
Illinois

Chicago Black Student Success Plan Amid Backlash Against Race-Based Initiatives

Mila Koumpilova
school choice

Trump Order Boosts School Choice, But There’s Little Evidence Vouchers Lead to Smarter Students, Better Educational Outcomes

Charles J. Russo & Suzanne Eckes
detroit

Detroit District Offered Gift Cards For Perfect Attendance. 4,936 Kids Earned It

Lori Higgins
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