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With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.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

“It’s a Victory” – Behind the Charter Sector’s Big Court Win in Los Angeles

The nation’s largest charter system just dealt a legal blow to LA Unified — but challenges remain.

Ben Chapman
South Dakota
South Dakota

In Class and on TikTok, South Dakota Summer Interns Preserve Lakota Language

On the Pine Ridge Reservation, one school’s mission is to revitalize and teach others the 1,000-year-old language that’s in danger of being erased

Lauren Wagner
Author: Lauren Wagner
The Big Picture
The Big Picture
The Big Picture

New Study: Female Teachers Much More Stressed, Burned Out Than Male Colleagues

But fewer educators overall are looking to quit — and researchers see signs teacher well-being may be stabilizing after the pandemic.

Amanda Geduld
Author: Amanda Geduld
Rhode Island
Rhode Island

This Rhode Island Teen Won $1 Million for Her Community

Mariam Kaba was awarded for her community-focused plan that has transformed local schools and public spaces throughout Woonsocket, RI.

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federal loans

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

Robbie Sequeira
University of Chicago

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

Nadia Tamez-Robledo
lausd

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

Jacob Matthews
Supreme Court

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

Beth Hawkins
School (In)Security

School Districts Unaware BoardDocs Software Published Their Private Files

Mark Keierleber
open enrollment

Nevada Legislature Approves State’s First Open Enrollment System

Lauren Wagner
preschool

These Early Ed Grants Are ‘Conservative-Friendly.’ Why Does Trump Want Them Cut?

Linda Jacobson
school choice

Democratic Debate Over Private School Choice Reveals Post-Election Tensions

Linda Jacobson
future of high school

Newark Public Schools to Pay Over $300M for Trade HS Under New 30-Year Lease

Jessie Gómez
The Big Picture

Beloved by K-12 Leaders, The Four-Day School Week Fails to Deliver, Study Finds

Kevin Mahnken
Future of High School

Coalition Hopes to ‘Accelerate’ Career Training, Apprenticeships

Patrick O’Donnell
immigration

L.A. Schools Create ‘Perimeters of Safety’ Against ICE Agents

Ben Chapman
immigration

Educators Say Worst Fears Realized as High Schoolers Detained by ICE

Jo Napolitano
FERPA

The California Mom at the Center of Trump’s Crackdown on School Gender Policies

Linda Jacobson
banned books

Naval Academy Reinstates Hundreds of ‘DEI’ Books

Nadra Nittle & Mariel Padilla
Wyoming

Eulogy For A Wyoming School: Students, Staff Say Farewell to Laramie Lab School

Katie Klingsporn
California

It’s Expensive to Become a Teacher in California. This Bill Would Pay Those Who Try

Carolyn Jones
michigan

Michigan Senate Democrats Won’t Consider a Trans Athlete Sports Ban. Will Trump Target the State?

Hannah Dellinger
Texas

Texas’ Undocumented College Students No Longer Qualify for In-State Tuition

Eleanor Klibanoff & Jessica Priest
California

Students Weigh Safety, Politics in College Plans as Trump Targets Immigration

Lauren DeLaunay Miller
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