Here's everything you need to know about the Education Department's new guidance on prayer in public schools.

Superintendent Erika Bare believes educators can improve achievement, behavior and other components of student success through conversation.

Major changes to federal student loans take effect July 1, 2026, cutting repayment options and changing terms for many borrowers. The overhaul also sets new limits on graduate and Parent PLUS loans, while some current borrowers may keep existing plans.

In complex systems like public education, implementation is not a checklist. It is an organizational capability.