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Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat, is running for governor with a focus on school vouchers and education savings accounts. The article highlights his efforts to shift the political debate on…

A University of Oklahoma report shows the state fell to 48th on NAEP rankings from mid-pack in the 1990s. Declines occurred in fourth- and eighth-grade reading and math scores statewide. Charter schools…

Oklahoma ranks 48th in the country on NAEP assessments. The state aims to boost academics by strengthening teacher preparation and increasing classroom time. The report comes from Linda Jacobson at The 74.…

Several Illinois Christian colleges have closed, merged, relocated, or stopped new admissions in recent years. The changes stem from an increasingly difficult operating environment for these institutions. Students have expressed mourning over…

Frederick Elementary in rural southwestern Oklahoma places over half of incoming third graders in a literacy intervention program. By the end of the school year, the majority reach fourth-grade reading proficiency. The…

Several universities including Clemson and Northwestern appointed new presidents last month. Some leadership departures occurred amid institutional tensions. The changes represent ongoing shifts in higher education administration. Key Points Clemson and Northwestern…

The article advises school leaders against censoring controversial student journalism stories. Experts note that such actions may teach the wrong lessons, amplify issues, and expose districts to legal liability. Recommendations emphasize allowing…

Florida lawmakers have passed legislation that would grant the state Board of Governors and Board of Education expanded authority to amend general education core requirements at public institutions. The bill follows the…

Harvard graduate students concluded a 40-day strike. Tulane University non-tenure-track faculty secured their first contract. A California community college union became the first of its kind. Key Points Harvard grad students end…

Auburn University required faculty to sign a form attesting that their teaching did not endorse divisive concepts related to race and gender. The mandate led to weeks of confusion and disruption among…