Alabama's reading scores continue to improve, with 88% of third graders reading on or above grade level, up from 86% last year. However, over 6,400 students risk being held back after the state raised its reading benchmark, even as overall literacy rates rise.

Seven Arkansas families are suing to block a law requiring the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, arguing it violates their constitutional rights. The lawsuit claims the law promotes specific Christian beliefs and creates a religiously coercive environment.

Looking ahead to the 2025-26 school year, you have a chance this harness increasingly powerful technology to engage students and reduce workloads.

Trump's 2026 budget plan would cut and consolidate the McKinney-Vento program, threatening key services for 1.4 million homeless students and sparking concern among educators.