On-campus restaurants serve up vital lessons for students

A number of school district culinary arts programs nationwide are using student-run eateries to hone soft skills alongside industry knowledge.

Public school enrollment dips 2.5% from 2019 to 2023

The largest portion of student enrollment decreases were in pre-K-8, new data from National Center for Education Statistics shows.

Federal judge upholds race-conscious admissions at Naval Academy

The ruling deals a blow to Students for Fair Admissions, the group that successfully brought down these practices at civilian colleges.

What Trump’s pick for FCC chair could mean for E-rate expansion

As a commissioner, Brendan Carr dissented against the inclusion of school bus Wi-Fi and hotspots, but it’s unclear where he would lead the program next.

What is E-rate and how does it benefit schools?

With the FCC program’s future in legal limbo, here’s what it means for schools and libraries that use the federal funds for affordable internet connectivity.

Reading wars head to court: Lawsuit claims ‘deceptive’ practices by famed literacy specialists

The plaintiffs sold faulty curricula that “sought to diminish and even exclude” phonics instruction, two mothers claim in a suit seeking class-action status.

Lawmakers debate what’s to blame for lackluster student achievement

While Democratic and Republican lawmakers agree curricula are under state and local purview, they differ on approaches and priorities to improve learning.

To find people with the right skills, employers may need to start with K-12

Nearly 60% of employers surveyed said they aren’t confident their talent pipelines will meet their needs over the next decade, a recent survey found.

Charter schools can leverage autonomy to serve students with disabilities

A Center for Learner Equity study identifies several areas of focus where charters can create systemic change in teaching and learning.

Math scores plummet, progress ‘erased,’ NCES reports

Average U.S. math scores on the latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study reverted to 1995 levels.

‘No one-size-fits-all’ student cellphone policy, says Education Department

In a new resource, the agency encourages schools, districts and states to develop policies in collaboration with families, students and educators.

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Special education teacher shortages subject of public listening session

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights wants to hear from educators, parents, students and community members as it develops recommendations.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

How RFK Jr. could shake up school lunches

Trump’s HHS pick is expected to work to eliminate processed foods from school meals and push for the removal of dyes from cereals and other items.

Education Department promotes expanded use of behavior assessments

Students with and without disabilities can benefit from individualized interventions intended to improve classroom behaviors, new guidance says.

Order in the classroom: Mock trials can teach students about the justice system

The approach can even work with elementary students, who can be tasked with staging trials of characters from fairy tales, says one expert.

Ohio becomes latest state to restrict transgender students’ bathroom access

Under the Protect All Students Act, K-12 and college students in the state can only use multiperson facilities aligned with their sex assigned at birth.

Students with disabilities learn real-world job skills in Brooklyn high school’s sewing lab

The lab goes beyond stitching to impart students with soft skills like teamwork and time management.

Why E-rate’s future is now in the hands of the Supreme Court

The court is set to review the 5th Circuit’s decision striking down the funding mechanism for the FCC’s Universal Service Fund next year.

District of the Year: Ector County ISD

In the past five years, the Texas district’s investments in staffing and high dosage tutoring are paying off.

Superintendent of the Year: Tiffany Anderson, Topeka Public Schools

Over the past eight years, Anderson has reimagined leadership structures, invested in teacher housing initiatives, and kept one foot in the classroom.

Updated Nov. 26, 2024

Trump picks Rollins to lead USDA — and thus school nutrition programs

Like Trump’s nomination for education secretary, Rollins also comes from the right-wing think tank America First Policy Institute.

Principal of the Year: Calvin Hooks, Hyde-Addison Elementary School

The leader of the Washington, D.C., school credits DEI, anti-racist and belonging initiatives for high student performance.

Career education gets a boost with College Board pilot program

The Career Kickstart program is piloting two inaugural courses for a cybersecurity pathway at two high schools in San Antonio.

Nation’s Report Card to debut new poverty measurement

The metric for students’ socioeconomic status will include factors such as the number of books in homes and parents’ education levels.