The kids missing the most amount of school may surprise you: kindergartners A California school district fights chronic absenteeism in kindergarten by helping parents decide whether their kid is too sick to go to school. Cory Turner
Are 'COVID kindergarteners' ready for school? More than 3.6 million children born in 2020 amid the COVID-19 global pandemic are walking into elementary schools across the country this fall. Vanessa Romo
Rural Alaska schools face funding crisis With oil prices and production down, Alaska does not enough money in state coffers to fix crumbling buildings.
An AI divide is growing in schools. This camp wants to level the playing field For years, research has shown a digital divide when it comes to schools teaching about new technologies. Educators worry that this could leave some students behind in an AI-powered economy. Lee V. Gaines
How one Wisconsin school changed the way it taught math Most fourth graders in this country are not proficient in math.
Alaska's fiscal crisis hurting its public school system With oil prices and production down, Alaska's fiscal crisis has impacted its public school system, and there's not enough money in state coffers to fix crumbling buildings. Emily Schwing
Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against DEI programs at schools A federal judge on Thursday struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation's schools and universities. The Associated Press
Investigation into Mercer Island teacher’s resignation finds history of alleged abuse A well-regarded Mercer Island High School teacher, Gary “Chris” Twombley, resigned his position earlier this year amid allegations of abusive relationships with some of his students. Paige Browning
First-class flights and resort booze. WA Commerce failed to oversee ed grant, audit finds A state audit found the Washington Department of Commerce failed to properly oversee $10.7 million intended to bring broadband access, laptops, and training to people in underserved communities. Ann Dornfeld
A Wisconsin elementary school changed how it taught math – and saw test scores rise Most fourth graders in this country are not proficient in math. That was true for one rural Wisconsin elementary school until it changed the way it taught the subject. Lauren Migaki