Teacher diversity is shaped long before hiring begins—but uneven preparation pathways are slowing progress nationwide, says report.

The federal government now requires employers to pay an additional $100,000 to hire talent through H-1B visas. Many schools will struggle to fill teacher vacancies, says one expert.

The Student Wellness Act would allow school districts to count mental health days as excused absences, with policies setting limits, definitions and referral guidelines for student support services.

Rural school districts are losing mental health and enrichment programs after the Trump administration cut federal education grants. With limited funding alternatives, many say the losses will have lasting effects on students.