Instruction that affirms LGTBQ+ students' gender identities is spreading but still lacking in many states, as are gay-straight alliances clubs where young people can turn for critical support.
Elementary and middle school are not ranked nationally in new U.S News directory that is based on students' scores on state math and reading/language arts assessments.
Students and teachers may love three-day weekends but there is some evidence that districts may be sacrificing achievement in shortening the school week.
Math and reading scores for 13-year-olds fell, and fell sharply, for the first time in the history of the long-term Nation's Report Card, based on tests conducted prior to the COVID outbreak.
With younger students on the verge of vaccine eligibility, school leaders may want guidance in convincing parents to get COVID immunizations for their kids.
Anti-maskers have dominated the news this fall but frustrated parents are now suing districts claiming children got infected because face coverings were not required.
Teachers and administrators are increasingly concerned that depression and isolation have convinced a significant number of students to "give up" on school, a new report has found.
New law will result in more information for school leaders related to cybersecurity and online safety but requires no actions or impose new requirements for state or local educational agencies.
