Education News

The Trump administration’s cuts to the Education Department’s research arm have resulted in outdated school data. Large amounts of traditionally collected information about American schools have not been updated. This affects the…

Five challengers endorsed by former President Donald Trump won their primaries against incumbent Indiana state senators, according to Decision Desk HQ projections. These victories came from seven Trump-endorsed candidates challenging incumbents. The…

The Detroit Public Schools Community District is closing four schools, including J.E. Clark Preparatory Academy, at the end of this school year. The closures affect families in Detroit, prompting a survey to…

A Chalkbeat analysis reveals significant racial disparities in New York City’s special education tuition reimbursements, where white families receive a disproportionate share of public funds for private school placements. The data shows…

The Philadelphia school district has proposed a $3 billion plan to close and modernize schools, including upgrading Penn Treaty High School to house Bodine High School. Funding the initiative could be challenging,…

The Modern College of Design in Ohio announced it will permanently close next month. The institution abruptly shifted to online operations on Monday. No specific reasons for the closure were detailed in…

A RAND survey reveals that most English teachers assigned at least one full book during the 2024-25 school year. About 60% of teachers went beyond curriculum requirements by assigning additional books. However,…

Schools implementing phone bans report improved student focus and engagement during class time. These policies often lead to reduced distractions from social media and better social interactions among students. However, challenges include…

The article discusses CDW’s Connected Classroom workshops where educators learn to integrate Google’s AI assistant, Gemini for Education, and NotebookLM into the Google for Education environment. It highlights teachers’ enthusiasm for adopting…

Erik Meerschaert, a special education teacher at Lake Orion High School, has been named Michigan Teacher of the Year for 2026. State Superintendent Glenn Maleyko surprised him with the award during a…