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With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.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

Can South Dakota Teens Save the Endangered Lakota Language?

The 74
California
California

San Francisco Unified Announces New K-8 Math Curriculum

This new curriculum was piloted last year by 84 middle school teachers and 160 elementary teachers. Early results were promising, the district said.

Emma Gallegos, EdSource
civil rights
civil rights

Despite Court Order, Education Department’s Civil Rights Staff Still On Leave

Officials have asked the court to throw out the order. Meanwhile, students have been left ‘without recourse for discrimination,’ attorneys say.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
foster care
foster care

Kentucky Libraries Step Up to Keep Kids Out of Foster Care System

‘Before there’s a problem, let’s fix it.’

Sarah Ladd
Illinois

CPS Official Promoted Lead-Reducing Invention for School Water, Listed on Patent

Cam Rodriguez & Jewél Jackson
EDlection 2024

Josh Stein Wins North Carolina’s Governor Race. What’s Next for Schools

Marianna McMurdock
The Big Picture

New Research: Immigrant Students Boost English Learners’ Academic Performance

Jo Napolitano
EDlection 2024

Ballot Propositions: Voters in 2 States Reject Private School Choice Measures

Linda Jacobson
Arkansas

Advocate for School Vouchers, Christian Schools Will Fill Arkansas Education Board Vacancy

Tess Vrbin
election 2024

Here’s How Teens are Preparing for a Minefield of Election Misinformation

Caroline Bauman, Erica Meltzer & Terry Parris Jr.
EDlection 2024

2024 EDlection Recap: Key Races & Issues That Could Reshape America’s Schools

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Florida

Florida Removed More Library Books Than Any State Last Year

Jay Waagmeester
Chicago

Chicago is Winding Down a Trailblazing Program to Help Dropouts. What Happened?

Mila Koumpilova
EDlection 2024

Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan Would Leave Schools to Help Millions of Students

Kalyn Belsha
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
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