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The U.S. Department of Education has accused the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) of protecting sexual predators by allowing them to be reassigned to other schools under a union agreement. The agency claims this practice violates federal laws on sexual harassment and discrimination. LAUSD has denied the allegations, stating that the claims are ‘not […]

Home-based child care providers in New York City are experiencing significant enrollment drops due to a shortage of voucher funding. Providers like Gertrudis Espinal in the Bronx have seen their programs shrink as families can no longer afford care without subsidies. This issue highlights broader challenges in the city’s child care system amid funding constraints.

In a special election, Democrat Chedrick Greene defeated Republican Jason Tunney, securing 60 percent of the vote. This victory allows Democrats to maintain control of the Michigan state Senate. The election was held on Tuesday, with Greene preserving his party’s majority. Key Points Democrat Chedrick Greene won with 60% of the vote Defeated Republican opponent

Legislators, having pushed against cellphones in classrooms, are now scrutinizing school software on devices due to screen time concerns. This has led to backlash against the edtech vetting process. The focus is on ensuring that educational software meets certain standards amid growing worries about excessive screen exposure for students. Key Points Legislators extend scrutiny from

Memphis-Shelby County Schools will require third graders who failed the state reading exam to retake it on the last days of school. This retesting provides an additional chance for students to demonstrate proficiency and avoid mandatory interventions under Tennessee’s third-grade retention law. The decision aims to help more students meet the required benchmarks before summer

The article urges philanthropists to stop donating to wealthy institutions like Harvard and instead support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It highlights MacKenzie Scott as an example of a donor who understands this shift. The piece, written by Ed Smith-Lewis for Fortune, argues that most donors have yet to grasp this approach. Key Points

Kentucky schools, particularly in Daviess County, are dealing with the loss of a Community Support Grant that funded family engagement events like movie nights at Burns Elementary. The grant supported community-building activities, and its absence is causing schools to seek alternative funding sources. Emmy Woosley, executive director of the Foundation for Daviess County Public Schools,

The article discusses how the Trump administration dismissed most members of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ advisory board last year. A small group of right-wing academics now influences the agency’s grant-making decisions. This shift has led to concerns about the politicization of humanities funding in higher education. Key Points Trump administration fired most NEH

Philadelphia City Council plans to examine the creation of an elected school board, moving away from the current mayor-appointed system. This initiative follows protests against school closures at a Board of Education meeting. Councilmember Isaiah Thomas highlighted the need for greater community involvement in education governance. Key Points City Council to study shifting to an

The article discusses an AI startup designed to help students develop a love for reading by personalizing their experiences. It features insights from the Class Disrupted podcast, where education experts Michael Horn and Diane Tavenner explore post-pandemic challenges in schooling. The startup aims to address reading difficulties faced by students in the wake of educational