Education News

President Trump seeks to reduce the size of the U.S. Department of Education, aiming for efficiency and less bureaucracy. However, the administration is simultaneously using federal authority to investigate schools and promote school choice initiatives. This includes involvement in legal challenges, such as state bans on transgender athletes in sports, as highlighted by Secretary Linda […]

Chicago Public Schools has agreed to lease space to Acero Santiago, a charter school, following a potential sale of the building. The lease agreement spans the next 10 years. The school is set to reopen on August 14, 2025. Key Points CPS agrees to 10-year lease for Acero Santiago charter school Lease follows possible sale

Former New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos has accepted a position at HMH, a curriculum company central to the city’s literacy initiative under former Mayor Eric Adams. The move has sparked concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to HMH’s existing contracts with NYC schools. Aviles-Ramos previously oversaw the implementation of HMH’s reading curriculum

Federal agents arrested 261 individuals protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and deported 86 of them between January 1 and November 19, 2025, according to the Department of Homeland Security. These actions occurred despite the program’s intent to shield eligible immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation. The data

The article outlines six strategies for prioritizing the whole child during school psychology evaluations. It emphasizes incorporating family input, addressing implicit bias, and adopting strength-based approaches, as presented by a researcher at the NASP conference. These methods aim to create more comprehensive and equitable assessments for students. Key Points Incorporate family input for holistic evaluations

A newly established Indianapolis Public Education Corporation has been granted authority to propose tax increases directly to voters for funding Indianapolis Public Schools, bypassing the traditional school board process. This shift aims to secure additional resources for schools such as George Julian School 57 in Irvington. The proposal’s success depends on voter approval in upcoming

Republican-led states are increasingly taking control of underperforming school districts, citing poor test scores and student protests as justifications. In Texas, the state announced a takeover of Fort Worth’s school district in October 2025, replacing its school board. This trend reflects national political influences driving state interventions in local education systems. Key Points Red states

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of California parents in Mirabelli v. Bonta, reinstating a district court decision that prevents schools from withholding information about a student’s gender identity changes without parental notification. This decision emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in such matters, even if the student does not consent. The ruling is

The U.S. Department of Education is being urged to expand the definition of ‘professional’ students to include more graduate fields under new federal lending caps. This would provide an additional $100,000 in loan availability, but currently excludes areas like nursing. Public comments are pushing for broader inclusion to address access in various professions. Key Points

New York City is launching a ‘2-K’ program offering free child care for 2-year-olds in select neighborhoods starting this fall. Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the initiative at a Brooklyn child care center, highlighting the first areas to receive these seats. The program aims to expand access to early childhood education through