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Immigrant students experience more bullying as ICE raids cause ‘culture of fear’, says survey

Many principals described a “climate of distress”, the report found, with 70.4% reporting that students from immigrant families have “expressed concerns about their well-being or the well-being of their families."

ICE detained teenaged U.S. citizen during school lunch break, family says

Christian Jimenez, an American citizen, was taken to the ICE facility in South Portland and released later the same day, his brother said. Authorities are now attempting to charge Christian with interference or obstruction of an investigation, according to his brother.

Inside San Francisco’s new AI school: Is this the future of U.S. education?

The private Alpha School says its students can learn faster and better—but experts warn not all may benefit from an AI boom in schools

U.S. high school seniors’ reading and math scores plummet

A national report shows 12th-grade reading and math scores have dropped to their lowest levels in decades. Educators cite absenteeism and smartphones as key concerns behind the decline.

How to protect U.S. students from heat in schools—and is it time to rethink summer break?

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.

Trump administration to restore $6.8 billion in education funds after multi-state suit

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.

Ohio requires buses for private school kids. Public school students have to find their own ride

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.

Consent decrees force schools to desegregate. The Trump administration is striking them down

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.

Texas governor signs largest U.S. school voucher law in win for conservatives

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law making all 5.3 million K12 students eligible for private school vouchers, allocating $1 billion over two years to fund the program. Supporters say it empowers parents, while critics argue it favors wealthier families.

Finland restricts use of mobile phones during school day

Nordic country is latest to act amid evidence of impact on young people, including attention and self-esteem.

Harvard offers free tuition to students from families earning under $200,000

The university will also make schooling completely free for students from families with annual incomes of $100,000 or less, with financial aid that covers tuition, food, housing, health insurance and travel costs.

Trump’s plans to axe U.S. education department put marginalized students most at risk, experts warn

Under Trump, the department could face underfunding or further understaffing. Disenfranchised students, including students of color and those with disabilities who rely on Title I funding, could be impacted if Trump makes additional cuts to the already underfunded program.

‘Life-or-death consequences’: families fear rollback of school vaccine requirements under RFK Jr.

With vaccine sceptic as Trump pick to lead U.S. health policy, parents and advocates anticipate devastating changes.

Ohio Satanic Temple to offer religious program for elementary school students

The Satanic Temple will begin offering a religious program at an Ohio elementary school in response to parent requests for an alternative to a Christian “release” program.

Sandy Hook survivors call for gun control as they graduate high school

Twenty seats at the high school graduation ceremony were left empty in honor of the children who died in the massacre, which shook the nation.