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District says 61 boys the Trump administration found on girls’ sports rosters were mascots, managers

The federal education department said it found 61 boys on girls’ sports rosters in Jeffco Public Schools. But the district said "some teams had male managers, trainers, or mascots."

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In this fall’s Chicago school board elections, many voters may only have one candidate to choose from

The electoral board of the Chicago Board of Elections Commissioners review cases challenging the petitions of people who filed to run in the 2024 school board elections. This year, challenges have been filed against...

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A Surprising Sliver of Hope in New NAEP Scores for the Lowest-Performing Kids

After years of bad news on student test scores, there’s finally a sliver of hope. The latest results from NAEP, the Nation’s Report Card, found gains in both reading and math for 9-year-olds. Not only that, but...

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Colleges hit in cyberattack by group behind Canvas breach, Google says

The cybercrime group ShinyHunters targeted Oracle’s PeopleSoft software and may have gained access to data at more than 100 organizations, according to a Thursday report.

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As AI Use in Schools Grows, Lawmakers and Districts Scramble to Set Up Guardrails

With many students and educators already using widely available artificial intelligence tools, state lawmakers and school districts are playing catch-up on AI policies. In Maryland, for example, AI usage policies for...

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Teacher merit pay in Indianapolis charter schools gets millions in new aid from philanthropies

Courtney Buuck, a kindergarten teacher at Avondale Meadows Academy, said she always wanted to be a teacher. She landed at the school directly after graduating from Ball State University, and won the top $40,000 bonus in...

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Opinion: He Said He Couldn’t Breathe. California Changed Its Law. Does Your School Know?

Most California parents assume that when they send their children to school on a hot day, someone is responsible for keeping them safe. They assume there are rules and that the adults in charge will notice if a child is...

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How much each US state spends on public school students, ranked

In 2024, US public schools received nearly $995 billion in funding, with state and local sources combined providing nearly 90% of the total, according to Census data. The post How much each US state spends on public...

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Access to Early Care and Education Depends on Where You Live

Despite federal investments in early care and education, access to affordable, high-quality childcare is often determined by which state a family lives in. According to new data, there are wide disparities between...

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Bill to mandate FAFSA anti-fraud system passes House

The No Aid for Ghost Students Act would largely codify a system for screening applicants that the U.S. Department of Education launched earlier this year. 

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Trump administration appeals ruling against $100K H-1B visa fee

The fee has caused concern among higher education experts that it would hamper colleges’ ability to recruit foreign scholars and instructors. 

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Superintendents Defend Transgender Student, Parental Rights Policies on Capitol Hill

Three progressive superintendents defended their policies for parental involvement and transgender inclusion during a congressional hearing Wednesday in which Republican lawmakers called them “pathetic” and said they...

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Transgender Arkansans and Their Families Weigh Moving or Staying in the Face of Restrictions

Sabrina Jennen’s family has deep roots in Arkansas, but she said moving to Maryland three years ago brought them a sense of safety they didn’t have in the Natural State. The Jennens were one of four...

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Girls’ test scores have fallen faster than boys’. No one knows exactly why.

A first grader raises her hand at Bates Academy during the first day of school on August 25, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Superintendents defend policies about transgender students, parent rights on Capitol Hill

Three progressive superintendents defended their policies for parental involvement and transgender inclusion during a congressional hearing Wednesday in which Republican lawmakers called them “pathetic” and said they...

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Cal State’s newest polytechnic campus hopes a rebranding will bring enrollment gains

Cal Poly Humboldt has seen a slight increase in enrollment since its rebranding in 2022, and aims to enroll over 11,600 students by 2035, by focusing on applied learning and interdisciplinary programs.

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Cal State’s newest polytechnic campus hopes a rebranding will bring enrollment gains

Cal Poly Humboldt has seen a slight increase in enrollment since its rebranding in 2022, and aims to enroll over 11,600 students by 2035, by focusing on applied learning and interdisciplinary programs.

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Superintendents defend policies about transgender students, parent rights on Capitol Hill

House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg in April. Walberg convened a hearing on parental rights in education under the title "Breaking Trust." Three progressive superintendents defended their...

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New Jersey awards Newark $400K to boost tutoring programs built on AI and high-impact sessions

Third grade students participate in Ms. Bolden’s class on the first day of school at KIPP Seek Academy in Newark, New Jersey, on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

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Michigan bills aimed at improving student literacy clear House committee

Three bills that supporters say will improve student literacy in Michigan cleared a House committee on Wednesday.

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DOJ accuses UC Davis medical school of illegally using race in admissions

The agency took aim at the Davis Scale, a metric tracking socioeconomic advantage that has helped the institution maintain diversity in its student body.

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Illinois approves numeracy plan to improve math education

Illinois approved a new comprehensive numeracy plan Wednesday aimed at improving students' math skills.

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How teachers can use AI to leverage the classroom experience of their colleagues

One of the most powerful ways teachers can use AI is to tap the readily available, school-specific data on how their colleagues have solved everyday classroom problems.

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Leading the Era of AI

Empowering students to create, shape, and furnish the new jobs that AI will make possible.

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Long-Term NAEP Shows Growth for 9-Year-Olds, More Disappointment for Teens

Newly released data from America’s longest-running measure of student learning have delivered a decidedly split verdict on the state of schools. Math and reading scores from the “Long-Term Trends” edition of the...

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New NAEP scores offer optimism for younger students but warning signs for teens

A math teacher stands in front of the class and writes on a whiteboard. New NAEP data shows some improvement in math for 9-year-olds since the pandemic.

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Educators Inspired by Kansas High School Students Hoping to Become Teachers

EMPORIA, Kan. — Teacher Sheila Peterson says this era of education is a renaissance. Peterson, an acclaimed North Dakota teacher, flew to Kansas for the Kansas Future Teachers Academy at Emporia State University and to...

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Opinion: From Tutoring to Translation Help, Crowdfunding Shows Ways Teachers Use AI

Thousands of teachers are demonstrating each school day how to get artificial intelligence in education right. Policymakers, school system leaders and supporters of K-12 education should pay attention. I have an unusual...

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Sweden set to ban mobile phones in schools

Long championed as a leader in adopting digital technology, Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools beginning in the fall for the next academic year as part of a broad, international reversal on the use of screens...

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Inside Google’s AI training for teachers

The technology giant flew 70 educators to its California headquarters to learn about its AI products—and how to persuade skeptical colleagues to use them. The post Inside Google’s AI training for teachers appeared first...