A USA TODAY analysis of news coverage and local statistics found at least one instance of a major school bus driver shortage in every state this year, from Hawaii to New York.

"Some reports were that the air was set to 74 and not getting colder than 76," said Kelli Spencer, Deputy Superintendent of Infrastructure for the district. "Comfort for our students matters."

Following last school year's shooting at East High School, parents have been pushing for the district to address changes, particularly strengthening DPS's existing discipline matrix. That's the guideline for disciplining a student for certain offenses.

Parents could not challenge Montgomery County Board of Education policy against telling parents if their children identify as transgender or gender-nonconforming. Court says they lack standing because they had not alleged their children were transgender.