Trump campaigned on mass deportations and more severe immigration enforcement. Several urban districts have moved to shield their students from such moves.
Since a 2023 shooting, Tennessee has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to fortify its schools
Two bills advanced by Indiana lawmakers would cut DEI programs and initiatives at schools and universities. They echo previous fights in the legislature over critical race theory.
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The requests are notable because the Education Department has so far been reluctant to consider enrollment caps at overcrowded schools as a means of reducing class sizes.
Immigrant advocacy groups say the district’s protocols are not strong enough and schools should be doing more to reassure families of their safety.
The state’s acting education commissioner denied the district’s petition to remove school board member Dawn Haynes. The commissioner’s decision comes after a judge ruled against the petition.
The fact-finding process triggers a timeline for a possible strike, but it wouldn’t happen until mid-April at the earliest.
Whitmer has also signed legislation that requires charter schools to publicly post teacher salary information and all public schools to allow indigenous students to wear traditional regalia to graduation ceremonies.
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Critics of charter schools say bills this session are part of a long-term plan to destroy the district. The bills’ supporters say they want IPS to be better, not disappear.
The school board defies community input and votes 6-3 to end her tenure after barely 9 months. State lawmakers may seek to intervene.
Building leaders are directed to gather information from agents including asking for a warrant, and then they must call district legal teams.
After more than a year of meetings to discuss remedies to New Jersey’s segregated school system, parties in the significant legal case said they’re reaching a conclusion, though it’s unclear whether that would entail further legal proceedings or an agreement on solutions.
Mayor Adams has adopted a warm posture toward Trump in recent weeks and has declined to publicly criticize the new administration.
In the second Trump era, educators consider what ‘sanctuary’ looks like in their schools and communities.
The proposal came Tuesday as Hochul presented her $252 billion 2026 state budget, which called for a nearly $1.7 billion increase in funding for the state’s public schools.
The window for families to enroll children in kindergarten opened Jan. 21 and lasts until May 31. Superintendent Tony Watlington is talking up its value.
Los incendios avivados por los fuertes vientos devastaron la ciudad de Los Ángeles y afectaron a una docena de escuelas.
Trump campaigned on mass deportations and more severe immigration enforcement. Several urban districts have moved to shield their students from such moves.
In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump pledged to use executive power to reshape American society, but his executive orders could face legal challenges.
Some educators said they feared the loss of funding and support if Trump closed the U.S. Department of Education. Others said they would welcome an end to red tape and bureaucratic rules.
Penny Schwinn would bring the perspective of a state schools chief to her job.
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Many students are already studying for the fall 2025 SHSAT, but digital practice tests won’t be available on the Education Department’s website until the end of March, officials said.
In the second week of the legislative session, lawmakers revealed key details of their property tax proposal and discussed raising pay for teachers.
Nearly a quarter of students in grades 3-8 were proficient on the most recent district assessments.
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The preliminary budget preserves funding for Summer Rising, but does not replace more than $100 million in expiring money for 3-K.
The legislation applies to IPS and four other districts in which less than 50% of students within their borders attend schools operated by the districts.
The Detroit school board on Tuesday elected Corletta Vaughn as its new president. She says the board is looking to improve virtual meetings.
TDF, the nonprofit that offers steep discounts to live performances, is offering a free membership as a “graduation gift” to all New York City public school seniors.
The $70 million will provide a one-time infusion of funding for the district that could be used for a number of efforts, including facilities and mental health support.
In his first budget as governor, Braun proposed sales tax holidays for back-to-school and youth sports supplies.
Conservative states such as Tennessee and Mississippi once boasted high childhood vaccination rates. Now exemptions are on the rise amid growing skepticism and political polarization.
The mayor’s Office of Education Innovation has expressed significant concerns about the school’s financial standing.
A special election for a millage proposal would cost the Detroit school district $1 million, officials said.
The union filed a grievance with the school district over potential paycheck errors for members. It is also asking the newly-seated school board to use its power to help settle protracted contract talks.
The legislation would provide 20 days of paid parental leave for teachers under certain conditions and raise their minimum pay to $45,000. The latter proposal would cost around $14 million.
The Detroit school district is hoping its new incentive program will motivate students to attend school daily and improve its 66% chronic absenteeism rate.
Emma Humphries of iCivics says students can learn about American history, the role of the presidency, and the persistence of democracy, even in a divided nation.
State Superintendent Tony Sanders’ budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 includes $350 million for K-12 schools and $75 million for early childhood education. His overall ask would increase the state’s education budget by $497 million to $11.4 billion.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is yet to appoint the board’s final, 21st member.