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With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.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

Big Education Issues at Stake as Supreme Court Hears Religious Charter Case

Linda Jacobson
special education

Not One Generation Removed, Disability Advocates Fear Return to a Dark Era

Beth Hawkins
Autism

Advocates Still Alarmed Even as HHS Walks Back Autism Registry Announcement

Beth Hawkins
Virginia

Virginia Middle School Hopes to Teach New Generations of Health Workers in New Classroom

Charlotte Rene Woods
Teacher Well-being

Ed Tech Startup Boosts Teacher Well-Being With Feelings Check-ins and Care Packs

Lauren Wagner
commentary

Tackling the Youth Mental Health Crisis: Why Every Child Needs a Trusted Adult

Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes
school lunch

Whole, Skim, or Soy? The Congressional Battle Over Milk in School Lunches

Frida Garza, Grist
New Mexico

Landmark New Mexico Education Equity Case Heads Back to Court Next Week

Leah Romero
New Jersey

Lawyers in New Jersey School Segregation Case Want Appellate Court to Weigh in

Sophie Nieto-Munoz
School (In)Security

The ‘Spy High’ Digital Dystopia: Amazon Doc Probes Student Surveillance Harms

Mark Keierleber
Texas

Texas School Voucher Bill: How it Could Impact Schools Nationwide

Nadra Nittle
California

A New Tool Shows How California Students Really Fare After High School

Adam Echelman
News

LAUSD’s Oscar Winning ‘Last Repair Shop’ Gets $1 Million and Yo Yo Ma Visit

Jacob Matthews
U.S. Department of Education

Federal Courts Block Education Department From Pulling Funds Over DEI

Linda Jacobson
Massachusetts

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez Picked to Lead Massachusetts Schools

Reema Amin
California

How L.A.’s Gabriella Charter School Founder Turned Family Tragedy Into a Legacy

Jinge Li
Autism

Proposal to Create Federal Autism Registry Stokes Fear in Disability Advocates

Beth Hawkins
measles

How RFK Jr.’s Former Nonprofit Is Undermining His Measles Response

Barbara Rodriguez
New York

Eric Adams Expands Reading, Math Curriculum Mandates to All NYC Middle Schools

Alex Zimmerman
STEM

Texas Teen’s Nonprofit Helps Kids Across the World Gain Networking Skills

Lauren Wagner
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