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DOJ says it’s moving to end more than 50 decades-old school desegregation cases

The Justice Department is seeking to end long-standing consent decrees dating back decades that sought to curb unlawful racial segregation that was prevalent during the Jim Crow era.

‘We’ve simplified it’: Education Department rolls out FAFSA form earlier than ever before

The Department of Education says the change will help families navigate the rising cost of college amid affordability concerns.

Trump admin touts efforts to shut down Education Department as school year begins

The "wins" the administration is celebrating include highlighting their efforts to shut the department down as well as progress on bolstering school choice.

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana

Officials in President Donald Trump's administration have framed segregation orders as federal intrusion into local school systems.

Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches

Nondairy drinks such as fortified soy milk may also be on the menu in the coming months following adoption of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which cleared Congress in the fall.

Trump officials, Louisiana put end to another decades-old school desegregation order

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.

Here’s how immigration enforcement is affecting school enrollment in some districts

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.

Trump’s wind-down of the Education Department leaves schools fearing disruption

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.

California law to protect Jewish students faces challenge over free speech concerns

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.

Government shutdown offers schools a glimpse of life without an Education Department

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.

Tax credit for school choice emerges as latest battlefront shaping the education landscape around U.S.

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...

High schools in Ohio will vote in special election next month to allow NIL for athletes

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.

How the government shutdown will impact schools, student loans

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.

Bunkers, AI and attack drones: Inside the booming school security marketplace

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.

Here are the states banning cellphones in schools and what it means for students

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.