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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...

Maine, Kansas Colleges Credit Soft Skills

The University of Maine system and two Kansas community colleges will award college credits to incoming students for soft skills credentials earned...

Philadelphia school admissions delayed to

Philadelphia's selective school admissions process is postponed to October 5, 2026, due to a delay in official state test scores.

Lower Merion Parents Sue Over Tech Opt-Out

Seven parents in Pennsylvania's Lower Merion School District have filed a federal lawsuit, alleging a new district policy that removed a parental...

Superintendent Krish Mohip on School

Krish Mohip, superintendent of Illinois' Proviso Township High Schools District 209, discusses his philosophy for improving schools, emphasizing...

Missouri Teacher Argues Against State's

A Missouri middle school teacher contends the state's 2025 law banning cellphones in schools hinders authentic student learning and digital...

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.

Colorado districts lose transgender athlete

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from eight Colorado school districts and charter schools challenging state transgender athlete protections...

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

Michigan offers direct college admissions

A Michigan program automatically admits high school students to 20 state colleges based on their transcripts, eliminating essays and recommendations.

NYC school board rejects Mamdani's $1.65M

The New York City Panel for Educational Policy failed to approve a $1.65 million contract for Oracle software, dealing an early setback to Mayor...

Trans, nonbinary students miss school over

A new report from Glisten and The Trevor Project finds 32% of transgender, nonbinary and gender diverse students missed school in the prior month due...

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...

Drones in Schools

Three states are testing drones as a way to stop school shootings

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.

Watlington Targets Academic Gains Amid Planned School Closures

Philadelphia Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. enters his fifth year focusing on improving student achievement while the district plans to close...

Florida Governor Proposes Vaccine Rule Change

DeSantis’ final months see a push to loosen school vaccine mandates, sparking a heated debate over public health and political strategy.

California Maintains School Vaccine Rules Amid Measles Surge

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...

Efforts to Protect Students from Immigration Enforcement on School Grounds Intensify

As the new school year begins, educators and advocates are working to prevent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity on or near school...

Head Start Programs May Suffer Under Proposed Federal Changes

A recent report suggests that proposed federal changes to Head Start programs could lead to a decline in quality and safety standards.