One shop class at a time, a St. Louis group is getting young girls interested in STEM Experts say a lack of exposure and access at an early age keep women — especially women of color — out of STEM careers. A youth organization in St. Louis is working to change that. Marissanne Lewis-Thompson
With school closures looming, Seattle Public Schools passes belt-tightening budget Seattle Public Schools' newly-passed budget closes a nearly $105 million budget gap — and tees up likely school closures in the fall of 2025. Sami West
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