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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
Supreme Court
charter schools

In Case the Choice World ‘Dreaded,’ Justices Appear Open to Religious Charters

Chief Justice John Roberts asked tough questions of both sides in a matter with important ramifications for the future of public schools.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
lausd
lausd

Q&A: LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin on the Wildfires, Trump and Smartphones

Melvoin: “I'm just trying to call it like I see it. Because we're in the business of running a school district, and not trying to play politics.”

Ben Chapman
Indiana
charter schools

A National ‘Blueprint’?: Indiana Shifts Millions in Taxes To Charters From Districts

Critics say new state laws are a part of a push to privatize schools.

Patrick O’Donnell
Author: Patrick O’Donnell
Supreme Court
charter schools

Big Education Issues at Stake as Supreme Court Hears Religious Charter Case

Some worry that a victory for the Oklahoma school has the potential to upend the charter and religious school sectors.

Linda Jacobson
Author: Linda Jacobson
Pandemic

KIPP’s Night Kindergarten in Newark: A Rare ‘Bright Spot’ in COVID’s Dark Days

Linda Jacobson
Department of Education

After Gutting Staff, Education Department Remains Quiet on Future of NAEP Test

Greg Toppo
lausd

L.A. Students Protest Against Trump and in Support of DEI 

Katie VanArnam
st. louis

In St. Louis, Empowering Missouri Students to Learn the System – And Then Beat It

Lauren Camera
Immigrants

From TB Tests to Leases, PA District Delays Enrolling Scores of Immigrant Kids

Jo Napolitano
school choice

GOP’s Push for School Choice Sees Pushback from Unlikely Crowd: Homeschoolers

Linda Jacobson
Supreme Court

Mysterious Recusal Could Upend Pivotal Supreme Court Charter School Case

Linda Jacobson
Arizona

‘Jesus is Better than a Psychologist’: Arizona Republicans Want Chaplains to be in Public Schools

Caitlin Sievers
New York

New York Senate Pushes Back on Hochul’s ‘Bell-to-Bell’ School Cellphone Ban

Julian Shen-Berro
California

UC Riverside Hopes Early Exposure to College Boosts IE Grad Rates

Deborah Brennans
school meals

How a Republican Plan to Cut Universal Free School Meals Could Affect 12 Million Students

Kayln Belsha
michigan

Michigan’s Education Board Passes Resolution Condemning Trump Orders to ‘Defund’ Public Education

Jon King
immigration

Early Educators and Child Care Providers Seek Legal Advice on Immigration

Mark Swartz
The 74 Interview

Why Hate Math?: Brooklyn Sisters’ Tutoring Co. Helps Kids Build STEM Identity

Jo Napolitano
Illinois

New Study: Teacher Working Conditions Worsened After COVID — and Still Are

Lauren Wagner
Teacher Pipeline

Would-Be Rural Teachers See Their College Dreams Dashed by Trump Funding Cuts

Amanda Geduld
Department of Education

‘Going for Blood’: After Mass Firing, Many Wonder How Ed Dept. Will Function

Linda Jacobson, Mark Keierleber, Greg Toppo & Amanda Geduld
podcast

OpenAI’s Education Leader on AI’s ‘Massive Productivity Boost’ for Schools, Teachers

Diane Tavenner & Michael B. Horn
Texas

In Texas, a Years-Long ESA Push Nears the Finish Line

Kevin Mahnken
school (in)security

Wisconsin District Sues Ed Tech Giant PowerSchool After Massive Data Breach

Mark Keierleber
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