Cleveland Schools plans to close 23 buildings and cut 29 schools in its largest overhaul in decades, citing steep enrollment declines, rising costs and a $150 million deficit.

Schools that depend on federal funding are struggling amid the government shutdown, with Arizona’s Chinle Unified suspending programs and weighing payroll loans as Impact Aid payments remain frozen.

One high school in Chicago has reported a 4-point drop in attendance since ICE operations began, as immigrant families stay home due to fears of deportations and encounters with police.

Oregon’s new statewide cellphone ban is underway, but enforcement is uneven as students find workarounds. Some educators see improved focus, while others question the policy’s practicality.