Where are tomorrow’s teachers? Education degrees drop over 2 decades.

Declines came in both bachelor's and master's degrees awarded between 2003-04 and 2022-23, an AACTE analysis of federal data shows.

Updated Oct. 22, 2025

A side of life skills with your coffee? North Carolina school serves both

The initiative for students with cognitive disabilities is strengthened by community partnerships, the principal of Charlotte’s Metro School says.

How states can tackle absenteeism among worried immigrant families

Affirming students' rights to attend school and creating a welcoming school climate can help increase attendance for this population, EdTrust said.

US Chamber sues White House to block ‘plainly unlawful’ H-1B visa fee

The organization alleged President Donald Trump’s proclamation would harm businesses, and it asked a district court to enjoin the $100,000 payment requirement.

Head Start advocates warn shutdown will harm early learning programs

If the federal government doesn’t reopen by Nov. 1, services for more than 65,000 low-income children are in jeopardy, Head Start supporters say.

Week In Review: RIFs issued to further gut Education Department

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from fallout of the PowerSchool data breach to modest math gains for some grade levels.

New York City sues Education Department over Title IX funds

The department cut funds for a magnet school program meant to help with desegregation, which it said is no longer in the government’s “best interest.”

PowerSchool hacker sentenced. What can schools take away from the incident?

Realizing that you "can't put the genie back in the bottle," districts are rethinking data retention and more, a cybersecurity expert said.

Teacher turnover contributes to suspensions and referrals, study finds

Midyear departures have a negative impact on discipline, with Black and underrepresented students hit hardest, an NYU Steinhardt study finds.

Talking politics at work? No thanks, employees say.

“Employers need to establish clear boundaries that foster respect, neutrality, and inclusion,” a Monster career expert said.

Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

From more Education Department layoffs to new data on student pandemic recovery, what did you learn from our recent stories?

Judge halts mass firings of federal employees — for now

Here's a timeline tracing the Trump administration's efforts to slash half of the U.S. Education Department's workforce.

Nearly 3 in 4 families lack after-school program access

Low- and middle-income families are more likely to miss out, with cost the most commonly cited barrier.

Students make modest math recovery, but stalled on reading progress

A new dashboard shows K-8 national and state-level math and reading achievement trends pre- and post-pandemic.

Teachers are struggling with work-life balance, but there are ways to help

Educators report they’re more likely to face job intrusion and job flexibility issues than adults working in other sectors, according to a Rand Corp. survey.

What to know about the Education Department’s latest round of RIFs

Education experts warn of potential disruptions to the oversight of civil rights protections and funding reimbursements due to severe staff reductions.

Disability groups urge against assessment and accountability waivers

Allowing the waivers could lower expectations for students with disabilities, they told the U.S. Education Department.

RIFs rip through federal Office of Special Education Programs

With OSEP reportedly decimated, one special education expert asks: How can IDEA "possibly function"?

California high schoolers to gain automatic offers to Cal State under new law

A pilot version of the program proactively offered thousands of students acceptance into the public university system.

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

Week In Review: H-1B visa concerns continue

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from a Supreme Court ruling resulting in very few curriculum opt-outs to gaps in students’ life skills.

Inside North Carolina’s direct admissions program

A statewide initiative is offering high school students proactive admission to dozens of public and private colleges, following a pilot last year.

As Trump imposes hefty H-1B visa fee, how many districts rely on them?

Over 500 districts hired educators from overseas under the program during fiscal year 2025, according to a new NEA analysis.

How districts help students gain real-life skills

Incorporating 21st century skills into the school day must be intentional, collaborative and student-driven, speakers told attendees at an AASA summit.

California takes ultra-processed foods off the school menu

Schools must begin phasing out these foods in mid-2029, and vendors will be prohibited from offering them in mid-2032.

Risks from AI use are growing alongside its popularity in schools

Greater school use increases the likelihood of data breaches, bullying and other issues, a Center for Democracy and Technology survey said.