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education
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
school (in)security
Alberto Carvalho
School (In)Security

The Feds Are Coming for Immigrant Kids

There’s an innate tension between school safety and students’ civil rights. The 74’s Mark Keierleber keeps you up to date on the news you need to know

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
immigration
Alberto Carvalho

L.A. Schools Say They’ll Protect Graduates from ICE. But Will Families Show Up?

Some parents in the district — which includes an estimated 30,000 immigrant students — plan to sit out commencements.

Nadra Nittle, The 19th
federal loans
federal loans

As Feds Resume Student Loan Collections, States Try to Catch Borrowers Before They Sink

States can’t cancel the debt, but they are filling gaps in information.

Robbie Sequeira, Missouri Independent
University of Chicago
AI

From English to Automotive Class, Teachers Assign Projects to Combat AI Cheating

Educators have been trying to curb the use of AI-assisted cheating since ChatGPT exploded onto the scene.

Nadia Tamez-Robledo, EdSurge
U.S. Department of Education

Amid Calls to Close Ed Dept., Schwinn Promises to Aid ‘Most Struggling Schools’

Linda Jacobson
Early Care and Education

Why Early Educators’ Voices Matter

Mark Swartz
special education

Despite the Law, Nebraska School Districts Denied Transfers to Special Ed Kids

Jeremy Turley & Lauren Wagner
New York

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

Amy Zimmer
U.S. Department of Education

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

Linda Jacobson
Texas

Texas Education Agency Extends Houston School District Takeover Through 2027

Jaden Edison
AI

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

Jo Napolitano
lausd

Los Angeles School Board Moms Push for Paid Parental Leave

Ben Chapman
baby development

What’s the ‘Sad Beige’ Parenting Trend — and Does It Affect Infant Development?

Leigh Giangreco
Artificial Intelligence

As Duolingo Turns to AI, Some Users Say Language App Has Joined ‘The Dark Side’

Greg Toppo
Chronic Absenteeism

Chronic Absenteeism’s Post-COVID ‘New Normal’: Data Shows It Is More Extreme

Linda Jacobson
Maryland

Agencies That Oversee Maryland School Reform Agree to Clarify Roles

William J. Ford
California

California Schools See 9% Surge in Homeless Students as Funds Decrease

Betty Márquez Rosales
higher education

Another Casualty of Trump Research Cuts? California Students Who Want To Be Scientists

Mikhail Zinshteyn
Future of High School

Many States Picked Diploma Pathways Over HS Exit Exams. Did Students Benefit?

Kalyn Belsha
School (In)Security

Fears Grow Over ICE’s Reach Into Schools

Mark Keierleber
immigration

Lawyers for Bronx HS Student Detained by ICE File Petition for Immediate Release

Michael Elsen-Rooney
North Carolina

Wilkesboro Church, Child Care Program Team Up in Model for Others

Liz Bell
Texas

Ten Commandments in Every Classroom: Texas Bill Nearing Law

Sameea Kamal
future of high school

Q&A: Los Angeles High School Counselor On What Students Want After Graduation

Jacob Matthews
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