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California refusing to release school test results

California is arbitrarily delaying the release of results from this year’s round of academic testing.

Athletic trainer at L.A. schools charged with sexually assaulting 10 female students

An athletic trainer has been charged with sexually assaulting at least 10 girls at two Los Angeles high schools since 2017, authorities said.

‘Inundated with applications’: No teacher shortage at virtual schools

While many brick-and-mortar districts desperately seek to fill vacancies, online schools often are attracting more candidates than they can hire.

Teen dead after gunman ‘ambushed’ 5 high school football players in Philadelphia, police say

Two gunmen are thought to have opened fire after a game at Roxborough High School, killing 14-year-old Nicholas Elizalde, according to Philadelphia Police.

‘Taking control of our own lives’: Virginia students walk out over reversal of transgender protections

More than 1,000 students walked out of Virginia middle and high schools Tuesday in protest of the state's reversal of transgender protections that put decisions on students' identities and preferred names at school exclusively in the hands of their parents.

Virginia Gov. Youngkin reversed schools’ transgender protections. Students plan to walk out.

Students at nearly 100 Virginia middle and high schools on Tuesday planned to walk out in protest of the state's reversal of transgender protections.

Texas approves social studies tweaks to comply with anti-critical race theory law

The State Board of Education punted a revamp of history standards until 2025.

Fueled by pandemic, homeschool ‘hybrids’ gain traction with middle-class parents

The programs, which mix in-person classes with learning at home, are finding an audience, particularly among religious families.

COVID cases not dramatically rising with schools back in session, but experts say testing is down

According to CDC data, weekly cases per 100,000 are higher in every adult age group compared to children.

Ohio lawmaker introduces bill that makes ‘swatting’ a felony

Eight Ohio schools were 'swatted' Friday, including Princeton High School, where a caller told 911 an active shooter was inside the school.

After a stressful few years, school districts prepare to support students with fragile mental health

Buffeted by the pandemic and social media, the mental health of children and teens appears increasingly fragile, according to one national survey.

California governor rejects mandatory kindergarten law

Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, vetoed legislation Sunday night that would have required children to attend kindergarten

Long days, long weekends: the four-day week takes off in US schools

The shorter school week is increasingly popular for rural school districts trying to recruit teachers, but what does it mean for students and families?

GOP pledge to abolish education department returns

Republicans have proposed eliminating the federal role in education for decades... but is that even possible?

Transgender teacher and Md. School system settle discrimination lawsuit

The agreement, her lawyers said, includes improvements in policies, procedures and training to protect transgender students and staff.