Tulsa Public Schools will enforce new consequences for chronic absenteeism—students missing over 16 days may face grade retention, loss of transfers or ineligibility for activities. A new Attendance Review Committee will address excessive absences.

In a 6-3 vote, the court backed the parents' claim that the Montgomery County Board of Education's decision not to allow an opt-out option for their children violated their religious rights under the Constitution's First Amendment, which protects religious expression.

The survey shows the complexity of Americans’ attitudes toward religious expression in schools, which varies depending on the kind of expression and sometimes crosses partisan lines.

State legislators say they have put Union on the chopping block because of poor performance. But district leaders believe the real reason is so the state can reap the benefits of the Indiana Digital Learning School, which has grown to 7,500 students and pays the district an estimated $3 million in annual oversight fees.

Among U.S. adults, 44% said they think AI will make life better, while 42% think AI will make life worse. But most respondents don't hold strong feelings on the issue.

Knox County Schools will stop selecting valedictorians and salutatorians in 2030, electing instead to use a system that honors a percentage of the highest-performing students. The change aligns with national trends to eliminate what can be a toxic level of competitiveness.

The U.S. Department of Education says New York discriminated against a Long Island school district for keeping its Native American mascot, violating federal civil rights law. Secretary Linda McMahon said the state ban is unfair because mascots like “Dutchmen” and “Huguenots” are still allowed.

New Mexico’s farmers and ranchers are facing a problem with not enough veterinarians to take care of their livestock. Now, a local high school is stepping in, with a program aimed at getting students excited about veterinary careers.