Justice Dept asks Supreme Court not to hear North Carolina charter school case

The case raises the question of whether a private nonprofit authorized by the state to operate a public charter school is subject to federal requirements.

By Naaz Modan • May 25, 2023

Ed Dept grants Uvalde $1.5M on anniversary as Biden calls for gun reform

The funding is meant to sustain a prior round of the same amount, which the district can use for mental health, summer programs and overtime pay.

By Naaz Modan • May 25, 2023

California governor seeks records on Florida’s textbook revisions

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office is raising concerns over Florida officials’ influence on publishers whose books may be in California schools.

By Anna Merod • May 24, 2023

Federal toolkit flags 5 strategies to improve bystander reporting in schools

A resource from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and U.S. Secret Service details how schools can encourage more sharing of safety concerns.

By Anna Merod • May 24, 2023

One year later: A look back at the repercussions from the Uvalde massacre

The shooting, which killed 19 students and two teachers, has had an indelible impact on the national debate over school security and gun safety.

By Naaz Modan , Roger Riddell • May 24, 2023

Surgeon General: More safeguards needed to protect youth from social media misuse

While there's growing evidence that social media use among teens is harmful, a public health advisory also said there are benefits to the connections.

By Kara Arundel • May 24, 2023

Virginia to invest $365M in school construction

The state’s board of education spread the funds across 28 school divisions and 40 projects.

By Zachary Phillips • May 23, 2023

GAO: Training needed for administrators overseeing private school equitable services

A federal report highlights shortcomings in coordinating equitable services between public school districts and private schools across district boundaries.

By Kara Arundel • May 23, 2023

Ed Dept cracks down on book removal process by Georgia district

In a settlement considered one of the first of its kind, OCR says the district's procedure discriminated against students based on both sex and race.

By Naaz Modan • May 22, 2023

Several states look to roll back letter grading systems for schools

Most recently, the Michigan Legislature passed a bill eliminating statewide A-F grades for ranking public schools.

By Anna Merod • Updated May 23, 2023

NAEP board votes to postpone 2026 exam for a year

The board says delaying administration of the federal assessment to 2027 will put the test back on a track that doesn’t coincide with federal elections.

By Naaz Modan • May 19, 2023

Can update ease Medicaid billing for special education services?

The Education Department and HHS announced a revised guide and a parental consent proposal to eliminate reimbursement barriers.

By Kara Arundel • May 19, 2023

DeSantis signs expansion of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ to grade 8

The Florida governor approved a slew of bills Wednesday that opponents say will directly harm LGBTQ+ youth.

By Anna Merod • May 19, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new research on pandemic learning loss to a major publisher joining a book ban lawsuit, what did you learn from our stories the week of May 15?

By Anna Merod • May 19, 2023

Public feedback split on USDA’s stricter school nutrition proposal

More than 136,000 comments expressed a mix of support and concern over changes that would reduce sugar and sodium while increasing whole grains.

By Anna Merod • May 18, 2023

Education Department updates guidance on school prayer

The guidance comes almost a year after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a high school football coach’s public prayer on the 50-yard line.

By Naaz Modan • May 18, 2023

Major publisher joins book ban lawsuit against Florida school district

The lawsuit, which includes publishing giant Penguin Random House among its plaintiffs, is the first of its kind against a school district.

By Naaz Modan • May 17, 2023

School food prices soar by nearly 300%, consumer price index shows

A School Nutrition Association survey had already revealed concerns over food costs in January, with almost all school nutrition directors citing rising prices.

By Anna Merod • May 17, 2023

Cardona defends Ed Dept policies, budget request in House grilling

GOP lawmakers took issue with transgender rights and raising the debt ceiling. Democrats want more resources for underserved students.

By Kara Arundel • May 17, 2023

Public weighs in on Title IX athletics rule with more than 150K comments

The proposal has elicited concern from both ends of the political spectrum over both the inclusion and exclusion of transgender students.

By Naaz Modan • May 16, 2023

School safety a key focus as White House ‘maximizes’ Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

President Joe Biden announced 13 new actions for implementing the law, including over $1 billion to help high-need districts apply for funding.

By Anna Merod • May 16, 2023

School foodservice programs deserve better than Beltway ‘experts’

Rep. Virginia Foxx and Sen. John Boozman write that school nutrition professionals should hold the decision-making power on the contents of school meals.

By Virginia Foxx and John Boozman • May 15, 2023

Senators probe Education Dept FY 24 spending plan

Senators raised Title I, IDEA, CTE, rural schools as priority areas. A House plan, however, promises to make severe across-the-board agency cuts.

By Kara Arundel • May 12, 2023

Pop Quiz: Test yourself on this week’s K-12 news

From new data on the cost of housing for educators to school construction challenges, what did you learn from our stories the week of May 8?

By Roger Riddell • May 12, 2023

As national COVID-19 emergency ends, a look back on the virus’ impact on schools

These are the key events that shifted how schools operated throughout the health crisis over the last three years.

By Anna Merod , Kara Arundel • May 11, 2023