In Florida, a ripped Israeli flag was found at Equestrian Trails Elementary School, which is part of the Palm Beach County School District. Swastikas have been drawn at other K12 buildings.

With affirmative action ending, closing the gap between K12 and higher education might be as important as between students of different races and economic backgrounds.

"There were no traditions or routines yet," Principal Ahna Davis says of Cabot Freshman Academy. "We got to create the school that we wanted. Ten years later, it is still a fantastic school!"

Here's a number that should startle superintendents: 72% of female high school graduates lack confidence about their career path, a new survey has found.