A federal judge ended a long-running desegregation case in Louisiana’s DeSoto Parish at the request of state and Justice Department officials. Civil rights groups argue such orders remain necessary to address lasting effects of segregation.
Federal immigration crackdowns are fueling fear among immigrant families, leading to attendance dips in some districts. Cities like Los Angeles, Chicago and Charlotte report students staying home to avoid nearby enforcement operations.
Much of the Education Department’s work will shift to four other federal agencies. Trump sees it as a step toward closing the department and giving states more control, though many states say it will complicate their role between local schools and Washington.
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee is challenging a new California law designed to protect Jewish students from discrimination, but that plaintiff teachers and students say is unconstitutionally vague and violates their free speech rights.
Much of the Education Department's work has gone completely cold. No new grants are being awarded, and civil rights investigations have been halted. Money is still flowing for key programs, but in many respects, schools and states are on their own.
The school choice movement is bolstering access to educational options for U.S. students and families according to parents, educators and policymakers.
School choice has become...
Ohio high school principals will vote next month on an emergency bylaw that would let student-athletes enter name, image and likeness agreements. The proposal would also create reporting requirements and set limits to ensure athletes don’t jeopardize their eligibility.
During the shutdown, previously awarded federal grants to schools are expected to continue, but new grants are paused until Congress acts. Student loan borrowers and education programs could face further disruption if the shutdown drags on.
According to GovSpend, a data procurement database, K-12 public schools nationwide have spent nearly half a billion dollars upgrading their security infrastructure with various pieces of technology over the past five years.
Overall, 20 states have completely banned wireless communication devices—including personal phones or tablets—for the entire instructional day. There are, however, exceptions for students with disabilities who have individualized education programs.
The new school, located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, has just 100 seats. The school’s mission is to cultivate a “community of learners dedicated to academic excellence, diversity, societal contributions and social justice,” according to its website.
There have been at least 57 shootings at K12 schools in 2025, not including the recent shooting in Minneapolis, according to Everytown for Gun Safety, which says of the 47 people shot in those prior incidents at least 15 were killed.
The school files reveal in greater detail 18-year-old Salvador Ramos’ downward spiral that authorities have well documented since the attack that killed 19 children and two teachers.
Schools are using AI surveillance tools to monitor student communications for safety threats, but critics say the technology can misread context and lead to false alarms, arrests, and trauma. While officials credit it with preventing harm, others argue it often criminalizes kids and lacks transparency.
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