The orders address a broad array of topics such as school discipline, racial preferences, gender and athletics, fundamentally reshaping the legal and regulatory landscape for K12 education.
Districts and municipalities that have deployed automated stop-arm cameras and school zone speed safety cameras say they are experiencing tangible results.
Threats against school officials, which spiked after the COVID outbreak, have jumped even higher since President Donald Trump's re-election in 2024, new data shows.
As schools bolster security measures, FERPA and other privacy laws require thoughtful implementation that protects both student safety and personal data.
The Department of Education has launched investigations of several school districts and state education departments. Each case shines a light on what exactly the federal agency is looking for and how you can avoid conflict.