A library in Idaho is limiting children’s access to comply with new law To comply with HB710, at least one library in the state now requires children to have a parent present, or a signed waiver, to even enter the building.
Inside the conservative civil war over school vouchers Conservative state governments are expanding school voucher programs, but a growing number of Republicans in rural areas are pushing back against their own party.
New York City considering cell phone ban in public schools The expected decision follows a similar move by the Los Angeles Unified School District to ban cell phones and social media usage starting next year.
This program is trying to lure Science and Math majors into becoming teachers. A program that turns science and math majors into teachers is effective in keeping graduates in the profession, but the need for STEM teachers far outweighs the number of educators it's bringing in. Yvonne zum Tobel
New York City is moving to ban phones from school. Will it work? New York may soon be the largest district in the U.S. to ban phones from the classroom. “They’re not just a distraction, kids are fully addicted now to phones," says the city's schools chancellor. Jason Breslow
Oklahoma state superintendent says schools must assimilate the Bible into curriculum Oklahoma's top education official says public schools have to incorporate the Bible into their curriculum as a historical text. Many teachers and others are balking, saying he has no authority. Beth Wallis
Garfield High School community asks for more student mental health resources amid gun violence concerns Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
How will Seattle Public Schools leaders decide which elementary schools should close? For months, Seattle Public Schools parents and community members have been asking district leaders to "show their work" to prove that shuttering 20 elementary schools is necessary. Sami West
Congress poured billions of dollars into schools. Did it help students learn? The short answer is yes, the money did help students make up for the learning they missed during COVID. But it didn’t get them all the way there. Cory Turner