How Alabama students went from last place to rising stars in math Alabama is the only state where 4th-grade math scores are higher now than they were in 2019, before the pandemic. This is the story of how the state pulled it off. Cory Turner
More than 50 universities under investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI crackdown More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of Trump's campaign to end DEI programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian students. Leila Fadel
How Seattle plans to provide free preschool in 2025-26 The city of Seattle has opened applications for the 2025-26 preschool year, offering free or discounted tuition to families. Dyer Oxley
Seattle Public Schools delays sunset of highly-capable cohort program Seattle Public Schools has changed course on its gifted education program, announcing plans to keep dedicated schools open for at least three more years. Sami West
UW among over 50 universities under investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI crackdown The schools under scrutiny include dozens of state schools, including the University of Washington, and two Ivy Leagues. A number of private schools are also being targeted. Juliana Kim
Louisiana is the one state where kids have gotten better at reading since the pandemic Five years since schools first closed, students are still falling behind in reading. Louisiana is the only state where kids have improved their reading skills since 2019. NPR's Jonaki Mehta reports. Jonaki Mehta
Washington state joins lawsuit against Trump's mass Department of Education cuts Washington state has joined a coalition of 20 other states in a lawsuit seeking to stop President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Sami West
How the Trump administration's Education Department cuts are playing out The Trump administration has announced it is laying off nearly half of all staff at the U.S. Department of Education, a bold step toward keeping President Trump's campaign promise to close it. Cory Turner
What parents, teachers and school choice groups think of Education Department cuts Teacher unions and some parent groups condemned the cuts, while school choice advocates celebrated them. Nicole Cohen
What Trump's cuts to the Department of Education mean for schools and students The DoE is cutting staff, halting grants and pressuring schools on various administration priorities. Washington Post writer Laura Meckler discusses its destabilizing effect on the education system. Tonya Mosley