School officials say that in the wake of Texas’ new cellphone ban in public K12 schools, students have become more engaged in and outside of classrooms.

Schools nationwide are grappling with extreme heat as record temperatures trigger shortened days, delayed openings and calendar shifts. Districts are weighing solutions from HVAC upgrades to replacing summer break with cooler-season breaks.

Federal officials have given the district 10 days to agree to a resolution restoring sex-designated bathrooms or face enforcement action.

The Trump administration has agreed to restore the funds for a range of educational services, including after-school and summer learning, teacher training and support for English-learners.

Lawmakers also approved new teacher raises, banned DEI initiatives and gave schools more flexibility to discipline students.

A shortage of drivers and buses combined with the threat of fines, means that public school districts in Dayton and around Ohio find themselves relegating their own students to the back of the transportation line.

More than half of Detroit’s K12 students are chronically absent, largely due to barriers like housing instability, poor health and unreliable transportation. Experts say schools can’t solve the issue alone—broader community support and investment are essential.

Plaquemines parish, Louisiana, will not be forced to follow the law for the first time since the 1960s, sparking concern among experts. They warn the move could weaken protections against discrimination in schools still not fully desegregated.