Colorado Students Stage Walkout over ICE Tactics
Hundreds of schools in Colorado experienced a walkout Friday. Student were protesting the law enforcement tactics of ICE.
Policy & Politics
Parents Must OK Use of Students’ Preferred Names
The federal education department contends that a transgender student's preferred name or pronoun is not confidential medical info and must be shared with parents.
Student Loan Office moves to Treasury Dept.
As the Treasury takes control of student debt, we examine what this means for borrower protections and federal efficiency.
2 boards, 1 district: The split in Indy school governance
We break down the mechanics of HB 1423 and how the proposed IPEC would take control of the city’s school buses, buildings, and taxes.
Students walk out for immigration reform
From high schools to middle schools, a nationwide student movement is taking to the streets to protest federal immigration enforcement.
Cabot’s new tardy policy reflects national trend
As schools nationwide tighten attendance rules, an Ark. high school's move from 7 to 3 tardies highlights the balance between discipline and support.
Program faces elimination despite decades of success
870,000 students a year rely on TRIO programs to support their college education. Cuts would end tutoring, mentoring, and college prep programs nationwide.
States asked to strip ‘gender ideology’ from sex ed
HHS orders 46 states to cut “gender ideology” from sex ed, threatening $81 million and raising historic federal overreach concerns.
Federal court blocks Ark. 10 Commandments law
Federal judge blocks Ark. law mandating 10 Commandments in classrooms, calling it unconstitutional; our editorial examines lawmakers’ political motives.
Maryland tax-free week, Aug. 10-16
Maryland is one of 16 states that gives consumers a chance to buy common back-to-school items free of state sales tax.