A study from the University of Arkansas shows the disparities between the charter and public school groups, in some cases as much as a $16,000 difference between pupils.

Exposure to violent crime in one city's urban elementary schools led more students to switch schools—particularly more affluent children who live in safer neighborhoods.

President-elect Joe Biden wants to make preschool permanent and use the federal government's influence to improve instructional practices rather than regulate K-12 through testing.

Early findings from six-year initiative show promise in work between elementary schools and out-of-school time programs.