Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Everything filed under federal in our schools coverage, the 37 reports filed on it so far.
Hawaii 2030 grads need financial literacy
Hawaii's Department of Education has made financial literacy a graduation requirement for the class of 2030. Implementation methods will vary by...
Chicago school board delays $5.5 million
The Chicago Board of Education postponed a vote on a $5.5 million funding increase for Chicago Arts High School.
NYC Parents Overestimate Student Reading
A New York City school survey reveals a stark gap between parent perception and student proficiency in reading and math, with over 90% of parents...
15 States Allow School Corporal Punishment
Fifteen U.S. states have laws permitting corporal punishment in public schools, with nearly 32,000 reported instances in the 2021-22 school year.
Oklahoma Charter School's Student Records
Confidential student records from the closed Proud To Partner Leadership Academy remain in its former Oklahoma City building, with state and school
Survey: Parents Favor Digital Literacy Over
A survey shows most parents and voters oppose broad tech bans for youth, preferring digital literacy education and family support instead.
DOJ shifts stance on disability integration
The Department of Justice has issued a legal opinion aligning with a lawsuit that challenges the federal requirement for states to provide disability
Education Department probes Arkansas
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Fayetteville Public Schools in Arkansas and has issued new guidance warning schools not to consider...
AI Literacy Tools Target Middle School
An education leader argues AI can help address the middle school reading comprehension crisis by providing scalable, individualized support that keeps
Education Department requires parental
The U.S. Department of Education issued guidance stating that mental health screenings and student surveys on sensitive topics must be treated as...
Texas Education Commissioner to Decide
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath will decide whether to close two underperforming Austin public schools or replace the district's elected...
NYC Schools Tech Freeze
NYC schools face a tech freeze ahead of the new school year, with a moratorium on software purchases causing concerns among principals and educators.
California's Holocaust Genocide Summer Institute trains 110 teachers
California’s annual Holocaust and genocide education program drew 110 K-12 educators from over 75 schools, offering survivor testimony, curriculum...
EdSurge Advisory Board
EdSurge has announced six new members to its Advisory Board, comprising experienced journalists and education leaders
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools with vulgar books
Pritzker Endorsed
Illinois Education Association endorses Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, citing his education policies
Supportive Teachers Key to Trans Students' Success in Classroom
A new report highlights the importance of supportive teachers in helping trans students thrive in school, with affirming identities and creating...
Student Journalists Discuss the Impact of AI on Their Work
Student journalists share their experiences with AI and its effects on their writing and newsrooms
Proposed Reforms to Head Start Program Spark Concerns
A former Head Start student and program leader expresses opposition to proposed reforms, citing concerns that they would weaken the program's core...
Florida Quietly Removes Climate Change Content from Textbooks
Florida education officials have made changes to science textbooks, removing or watering down content about the climate crisis. The changes were made...
US Kindergarten Vaccine Rates Continue Downward Trend
New data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a decline in vaccination rates among kindergartners, with 4.2% of...
New York's Portrait of a Graduate Initiative Faces Implementation Challenges
The New York State education system has adopted the Portrait of a Graduate framework, aiming to redefine student success beyond standardized tests...
FCC Review of E-Rate Program Sparks Concerns Among School Districts
The Federal Communications Commission's review of the E-Rate program has left school districts on edge, with some advocates planning a 'very loud'...
AI as a Thinking Partner: How Schools Can Foster Real Learning
A week-long AI pilot program with refugee students in Chicago revealed that AI tools designed to encourage critical thinking lead to better long-term...