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The 74 Interview
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
lausd
California

L.A. Unified Sees ‘Major Gains’ in Fight Against Chronic Absenteeism – But Problem Persists

Attendance is rising in LAUSD after new initiatives and a push for at-home visits, said Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.

Jacob Matthews
Supreme Court
American With Disabilities Act

Supreme Court Unanimously Sides With Disabled Student in Lawsuit vs. District

In a decisive ruling, the high court confirms that the Americans with Disabilities Act holds schools to the same standards as other institutions.

Beth Hawkins
Author: Beth Hawkins
School (In)Security
BoardDocs
School (In)Security

School Districts Unaware BoardDocs Software Published Their Private Files

Company said it notified customers nationwide after a tech glitch exposed confidential data, but multiple districts said they knew nothing about it.

Mark Keierleber
Author: Mark Keierleber
open enrollment
legislation

Nevada Legislature Approves State’s First Open Enrollment System

New bill would allow students to transfer outside their attendance zones and provide transportation for kids trying to leave low-performing schools.

Lauren Wagner
Author: Lauren Wagner
Kentucky

‘Numerous’ Complaints of Kentucky Foster Youth Sleeping in Office Buildings

Sarah Ladd
school (in)security

Fat Shaming’s Devastating Toll on Students

Mark Keierleber
Ohio

Ohio Spent Nearly a Billion Dollars on Private School Voucher Scholarships in 2024

Megan Henry
election 2024

North Carolina, New York and LA Will Help Pay for Child Care While Voting

Chabeli Carrazana
EDlection 2024

American Federation of Teachers’ PAC Raised $12 Million for the 2024 Election

Lauren Camera
Artificial Intelligence

Could Massachusetts AI Cheating Case Push Schools to Refocus on Learning?

Greg Toppo
South Carolina

Rural South Carolina School District Regains Some Control Six Years After State Takeover

Skylar Laird
truth and reconciliation

Native American Leaders Call Again for Action After Boarding Schools Apology

Marianna McMurdock
The Big Picture

Culture Wars Cost Schools Estimated $3.2B Last Year, Harming Student Services

Amanda Geduld
EDlection 2024

Running for School Board? Better Win Over the Teachers’ Union, Research Finds

Kevin Mahnken
Hawaii

Most Hawaii Schools Have Gardens — But Few Kids Can Eat What They Grow

Megan Tagami
Oklahoma

Oklahoma Graduation Rates at Risk of Dropping Under New Federal Order

Nuria Martinez-Keel
Oklahoma

Probe Finds Communication Breakdown at Oklahoma Ed Dept. Under Ryan Walters

Linda Jacobson
webinar

WATCH: How Parents’ Political Influence Could Sway the 2024 Election

The 74
EDlection 2024

In North Carolina, Public Education Is at the Heart of Governor’s Race

Marianna McMurdock
The Big Picture

New Study: Many Older Students Struggle to Push Beyond Reading ‘Threshold’

Linda Jacobson
announcement

The 74 Announces Expansion of Education News Network With Addition of Early Learning Nation

The 74
New Orleans

October Surprise: NOLA Schools Learn They’ll Lose at Least $20M in Funding

Beth Hawkins
Washington

How Much Does Your Washington School District Spend on Special Ed Per Student?

Grace Deng
EDlection 2024

Critics Say Ryan Walters Courted Right-Wing Fame as Oklahoma Ed Dept. Fell Apart

Linda Jacobson
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