Trans students could be banned from competing in girls’ sports in Washington state Washington may join a growing number of states limiting how transgender youth can participate in sports. Sami West
National Science Foundation freezes grant review in response to Trump executive orders The National Science Foundation has canceled all grant review panels this week. It's unclear how long the pause could last. Jonathan Lambert
Some Los Angeles kids have been out of school for almost 3 weeks due to fires Students in Los Angeles are still reeling from historic fires. Many families have lost homes and schools, disrupting the education of young Angelenos who were just recovering from the pandemic. Jonaki Mehta
Washington schools chief issues new guidance on protecting immigrant students As schools across Washington brace for a crackdown on immigration under President Donald Trump, the state’s top education official has issued new guidance on state and federal protections for immigrant students. Sami West
In a surprise, U.S. colleges saw higher enrollment last fall The number of students in undergraduate and graduate programs rose above pre-pandemic levels for the first time. Elissa Nadworny
Texas lawmakers move to require Ten Commandments in classrooms Texas lawmakers plan on picking up an idea passed in Louisiana last year and now blocked in court — requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in public schools.
Midwest schools struggling to serve students experiencing housing instability A public radio investigation has found that Midwest schools are struggling to serve students who experience housing instability, despite a federal law intended to ensure equal access to education. A Martínez
AFT President Randi Weingarten discusses resistance to Trump's education policies What will resistance to Trump's education policy look like this time around? NPR hears from Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. A Martínez
A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids to tackle absenteeism A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids who are at risk of missing too much school because they can't get there on time. Danielle Prieur
