The conservative majority of the Supreme Court appears inclined to mandate that public school districts permit parents to exempt their children from certain classes when the content conflicts with the parents' religious beliefs.

A state fund intended to cover summer unemployment benefits for Minnesota school support staff is nearly depleted. School districts are now requesting tens of millions in additional funding, highlighting broader financial strain on both schools and the state budget.

See how superintendents judge the success of summer learning and what prevents students from attending.

Most, if not all, high schools in St. Tammany Parish offer classes in agricultural science, or "ag," as well as nutrition and food, which is an updated, upgraded version of what used to be called "home economics."