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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
banned books
banned books

Naval Academy Reinstates Hundreds of ‘DEI’ Books

Hundreds of ‘DEI’ books are back at the Naval Academy. An alum and a bookshop fought their removal.

Nadra Nittle & Mariel Padilla
Wyoming
k-12

Eulogy For A Wyoming School: Students, Staff Say Farewell to Laramie Lab School

As the state’s longest-running school prepares to shutter, students and staff will scatter to new classrooms and jobs. Many mourn the loss of an insti

Katie Klingsporn
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
Los Angeles

Los Angeles Schools Prepare for Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

Ben Chapman
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
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