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House passes bill to restrict transgender students’ participation in girls’ sports
The Senate has introduced companion legislation, though the proposal may have a tough time overcoming the chamber’s filibuster rule.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 14, 2025 -
National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reveals error in fall first-year student count
A methodology error resulted in an undercount of first-year students and an overcount of dual enrollees, the research center’s executive director said.
By Laura Spitalniak , Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 14, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Michael Loccisano via Getty ImagesTrendlineEquity in Education
From early learning to high school, the pandemic impacted equity at all levels of K-12, from persistent and widening achievement gaps to uneven access to school meals.
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‘We raised the bar’: Cardona shares highs, lows as he exits Education Dept.
Miguel Cardona, the nation’s 12th education secretary, said he's most proud of the work that focused on instruction and put more resources in schools.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 14, 2025 -
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New York Gov. Hochul proposes universal school meals
The governor will ask lawmakers to approve the measure, which would feed an estimated 2.7 million students, in her annual State of State address.
By Roger Riddell • Jan. 13, 2025 -
What do FAFSA completion rates look like post-pandemic?
Lower shares of middle-income students in the class of 2023 completed the federal financial aid form than those who graduated before the health crisis.
By Lilah Burke • Jan. 13, 2025 -
Former principal sues Baltimore County schools over alleged racist AI deepfake
Eric Eiswert’s lawsuit accuses the Maryland district of negligence in hiring, retention and supervision, as well as defamation, slander and libel.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 10, 2025 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news
From the Education Department’s withdrawal of a proposed rule to the latest school shooting data trends, what did you learn from our recent stories?
By Anna Merod • Jan. 10, 2025 -
PowerSchool data breach possibly exposed student, staff data
The cloud-based K-12 software provider confirmed a compromised credential was used to access its PowerSource customer support portal.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2025 -
Federal judge strikes down Biden administration’s Title IX rule nationwide
The ruling vacates regulations that had enshrined protections for the first time for LGBTQI+ students and employees.
By Natalie Schwartz , Kara Arundel • Updated Jan. 10, 2025 -
Education-related ransomware attacks worldwide fell in 2024
Last year's ransomware attack counts will likely rise as more incidents are confirmed in the coming months, according to Comparitech.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2025 -
Deep Dive
6 trends that will shape K-12 in 2025
Strained budgets, cybersecurity threats, book bans and artificial intelligence are among the bevy of challenges for school leaders to navigate.
By Kara Arundel , Anna Merod • Jan. 9, 2025 -
Congress extends Autism CARES Act for 5 more years
The federal law will provide nearly $2 billion for research, training and services, including for early detection and interventions.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 8, 2025 -
Mental health crisis demands greater coordination between schools, pediatricians
Increased access to youth behavioral health and substance abuse services is needed, says a report from the Bipartisan Policy Center.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 8, 2025 -
ACLU warns Louisiana superintendents not to post Ten Commandments in classrooms
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill had advised district leaders not impacted by a lawsuit to display the commandments per a new state law.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 7, 2025 -
Principal, administrator unions rising steadily since COVID
As more school leaders are joining unions for the first time, some in large school systems like LAUSD are looking to strengthen bargaining power.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 7, 2025 -
ESA programs getting underway in Alabama, Louisiana
The new state programs come as private school choice initiatives continue to gain traction and as a choice-friendly administration enters the White House.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 7, 2025 -
House Republicans prioritize bill to restrict transgender students’ sports participation
Lawmakers reintroduced a proposal that would prevent transgender girls from competing on sports teams aligning with their gender identity.
By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 6, 2025 -
Opinion
Trump wants to nix the Education Department. He should rebrand it instead.
The president-elect should reimagine the agency as the Department of American Competitiveness, one communications expert argued.
By Hayley Matz Meadvin • Jan. 6, 2025 -
Supply chain woes appear to ease for school nutrition programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that school food service authorities continue to deal with staffing challenges and financial sustainability.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 3, 2025 -
How does exclusionary discipline affect student mental health?
Suspensions and expulsions can lead to higher rates of depression through early adulthood, according to research from the University of Arkansas.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Jan. 3, 2025 -
19% jump in Community Eligibility Provision participation expands free school meals
Half of all National School Lunch Program schools now use the program that lets low-income schools serve meals to all students at no cost, FRAC found.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 3, 2025 -
Ed Dept pulls school-based Medicaid proposed rule
Supporters had said they hoped a new rule would reduce schools’ paperwork burdens and increase reimbursements.
By Kara Arundel • Jan. 3, 2025 -
STUDY HALL
What you need to know about Title IX
The federal civil rights law barring sex discrimination in schools is a frequent target of policy ping-pong between presidential administrations.
By Naaz Modan • Jan. 2, 2025 -
Education Department withdraws proposed Title IX athletics rule
The administration cited legal challenges and public comment in pulling the controversial regulation as the presidency is about to change hands.
By Kara Arundel • Dec. 23, 2024 -
POP QUIZ
Test yourself on this year’s K-12 news
In an expanded version of our weekly feature, here's a chance to show what you learned from some of 2024's biggest stories.
By Anna Merod , Kara Arundel • Dec. 20, 2024