Education News

LAUSD is confronting major budget shortfalls that have triggered discussions of a county-level intervention. The district’s financial challenges raise questions about oversight and management of public education resources. Key Points LAUSD faces…

The article examines how private schools are accessing public funding through school choice programs. It reports limited regulatory review or accountability measures in place for these funds. The focus is on financial…

The U.S. Department of Education announced actions to identify and remove predators from K-12 schools. The week-in-review article covered related policy developments and enforcement efforts. Key Points Federal education officials prioritized targeting…

The article outlines three primary takeaways from the Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term in cases involving K-12 education. It examines rulings and developments related to school policies and legal challenges. The piece focuses…

Education researchers have raised concerns that a proposed political review of federal education grants could influence which research topics receive funding. The change would add a layer of review focused on alignment…

The article profiles the background and rise of the new president of the National Education Association, who previously worked as a music teacher. It outlines key observations from her transition into national…

The podcast examines whether Washington D.C.’s incoming mayor might discontinue the IMPACT teacher evaluation system. The discussion covers the system’s history, its role in assessing educator performance, and potential policy changes under…

The article is an interview with Teach For America CEO Aneesh Sohoni discussing the organization’s recent difficulties. It covers issues like recruitment declines and strategic adaptations. Sohoni outlines plans to sustain TFA’s…

A small town in rural Maine developed a public school designed to serve the entire community. The school includes programs for infants and toddlers alongside K-12 students. This approach integrates education with…

Ohio public school librarians report increased book challenges, censorship concerns, and funding uncertainties affecting library operations. The article details how these issues impact collection development and access to materials in K-12 settings.…