Schools could address teacher shortages by recruiting more Gen Z college graduates into teaching. Paid apprenticeships and other lower-cost pathways could help more young people enter the profession.

The Supreme Court recently allowed President Trump to move forward with plans to cut the Department of Education’s workforce. In response, Democratic attorneys general have filed multiple lawsuits, successfully restoring billions in federal education funding.

Denver Public Schools is asking U.S. District Judge Daniel Domenico to block immigration enforcement in schools across the country while its lawsuit challenging the new policy plays out in court.

Studies show that delaying school start times improves sleep, boosts test scores, and reduces risks like car accidents and mental health issues, prompting states like California and Florida to mandate later start times to align with teens' biological needs.

Pew found the mood among teachers is grim. More than half of respondents would not recommend the career to a young person.