Appealing A Special Education Decision
A page on guides in our schools coverage, part of our education reporting, alongside the 23 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.
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.
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
Supreme Court asked to review special ed
Two Massachusetts families have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case challenging a state rule that requires private school students to...
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...
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
Pritzker Endorsed
Illinois Education Association endorses Gov. J.B. Pritzker for reelection, citing his education policies
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...
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...
California Schools Return Arts Funding Amid Confusion Over Spending Rules
California's K-12 schools are returning arts funding due to confusion over spending rules, despite a 2022 voter-approved measure that allocated $1...
Infrastructure Key to Success of Career and Technical Education Programs
A recent report highlights the importance of infrastructure in the success of career and technical education programs. The report profiles six...
OCR Calls on Schools to 'Stop Racial Balancing' in New Discipline Guidance
The U.S. Department of Education has issued new school discipline guidance, calling on schools to 'stop racial balancing' and rebuffing previous...
Rural Education Investment Crucial for Local Economies and Student Futures
A recent opinion piece highlights the importance of investing in rural education to bolster local economies and help students build a future close to...
Federal Loan Caps for Graduate Students Raise Concerns Over Access and Affordability
The Trump administration's new federal loan caps for graduate students have sparked debate over their impact on access and affordability in higher...
U.S. Universities Sliding into Decline as Global Education Leader
American academic research and innovation are facing a decline in support, with top scholars leaving and international students dwindling.
Unions Sue Education Department Over 'Professional' Degree Rule
A coalition of unions, including the American Federation of Teachers, has sued the U.S. Department of Education over its regulatory definition of a...
Systemic Discrimination Cases in Education: What's Next After Disparate Impact?
The U.S. Department of Education has announced it will no longer pursue systemic race-based discrimination investigations under the disparate impact...
Houston ISD Maintains B Rating for Second Year, Shows Progress Under State Control
Houston Independent School District (HISD) has retained its B rating for the second consecutive year, reflecting steady improvement since the state...