Gender-inclusive policies spark federal investigation of Washington schools agency The U.S. Department of Education has opened a broad investigation of the Washington state superintendent’s office over its gender-inclusive schools policies. Sami West
Reintroducing more play in kindergarten Full-day kindergarten has become more academically rigorous to prepare students for first grade. But more districts across the country are trying to enhance learning and social skills by integrating more play time into the school day.
Education Department stops $1 billion in funding for school mental health Congress created the grants in the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goal was to help schools hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers. Cory Turner
Can charter schools be religious? If so, what does that mean for public education? The case could transform public education in the Unites States. Nina Totenberg
House Republicans share details on federal student loan system overhaul Republicans are proposing big changes to the federal student loan system, which would affect repayment plans, Pell Grants and a way to hold colleges accountable if students don't repay their loans. Steve Inskeep
Harvard pledges reforms following internal reports on antisemitism and anti-Arab bias The university's president convened two panels to study campus antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias last year. Harvard said it will begin implementing at least some of the reports' recommendations. The Associated Press
Washington ACLU sues Trump administration over attempts to dismantle free Head Start preschool program With the help of the ACLU, the agency that represents Head Start programs across Washington state is suing the Trump administration over efforts to eliminate the long-standing federal preschool program. Sami West
Guns killed 3 Tacoma teens in a week. The community must ‘dig in,’ school board president says At least seven teenagers in Tacoma and elsewhere in Pierce County have died from gun violence this year. Three of those teens were killed in a week. KUOW Staff
Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case At issue is a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Specifically: What do parents have to prove in order to get that specialized help? Nina Totenberg
What happens when the federal government stops funding university research The federal government has cancelled about 11 billion dollars worth of university research funding, and is threatening to cut more. When the federal government stops funding research, there's no one else to take on those costs. Elissa Nadworny