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With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.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

Five Texas School Districts At Risk of a State Takeover After Ratings’ Release

The state can take control of a school district if at least one of its campuses receives a failing grade five years in a row.

Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Education

As Students Return to School, Educators Grapple With Chaos From Washington

The uncertainty over funding and federal mandates reminds some leaders of the pandemic.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Los Angeles
Los Angeles

Strong First-Day Attendance at LAUSD Schools Despite Immigration Fears

ICE activity took place near several schools, but no closer than two blocks away.

Mallika Seshadri, EdSource
back to school
back to school

Moms and Teachers Are Mad About School Supplies Again

This year, though, it's political as tariffs drive prices up and the Trump administration makes historic cuts to public education funding.

Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th
Washington

Survey: Nearly 40% of Washington Parents Quit Work or Got Fired after Having Kids

Laurel Demkovich
Oklahoma

Oklahoma Universities and Hospitals Partner to Address Workforce Needs

Tess Vrbin
achievement gap

New Report Explores Role of Race and Socioeconomics in Achievement Gaps

Hannah Vinueza McClellan
Iowa

Iowa Department of Education Launches AI-Powered Reading Tutor Program

Robin Opsahl
Hawaii

Hawaii Scrambles for Solutions to School Bus Driver Shortage

Megan Tagami
Virginia

Federal Court Allows Transgender Student to Try Out for Virginia School Sports Team

Nathaniel Cline
EDlection 2024

‘Never Underestimate a Public School Teacher’: Walz’s Speech Stirs Night Three of DNC

Kevin Mahnken
Texas

Why One Texas School District Is Enrolling All Eighth Graders In Algebra

Claudia Lorena Silva
Arkansas

Panel Approves $7 Million for Arkansas School Districts to Ban Phones During Class Time

Tess Vrbin
School (In)Security

10 Charts That Explain How Schools Have Grown Less Violent Since COVID

Mark Keierleber
Oklahoma

Skyrocketing Test Gains in Oklahoma Are Largely Fiction, Experts Say

Linda Jacobson
Pennsylvania

Focusing on ‘Joy’ in Philly Schools Will Reduce Racial Discipline Disparities, Group Says

Lucy Tobier
alabama

For an Alabama Educator, a Job Done Too Well?

Kavitha Cardoza
Texas

Texas Educators Blame Test for English Learners’ Low Test Scores

Keaton Peters
West Virginia

Emergency Declaration, Extra Funding Helped West Virginia Kids Afford College

Lori Kersey
EDlection 2024

Poll: Americans Want Next President to Focus on Workforce Prep, Hiring Teachers

Linda Jacobson
The 74 Interview

Teen Activist Rhea Maniar on the Power of Abortion to Turn Out Young Voters

Amanda Geduld
Rhode Island

Ed Commissioner Ponders Next Steps for Control of Providence’s Public Schools

Alexander Castro
Connecticut

Connecticut’s ‘Disconnected Youth’ Commission Taking First Steps Toward Strategy

Jessika Harkay
Oklahoma

Ryan Walters Urges Oklahoma House to Start His Impeachment ‘Immediately’

Nuria Martinez-Keel
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