Md. senator tries (again) to fully fund IDEA
The IDEA, which provides federal funds to support students with disabilities, is 45. Congress has never fully funded it.
Policy & Politics
Hope that Biden will not advance privatization
Will Joe Biden's education secretary make a dent in the universal privatization efforts now under way among public schools in the U.S.?
On World Children’s Day, the world fails children
Not to pressure schools back to in-person learning, but there's no doubt e-learning is ineffective and kids are suffering socially and emotionally.
Reopening dilemma persists in the U.S.
We’re in the middle of a pandemic, but we all know it’s best for learning for students to be in schools with their friends and teachers.
What Biden’s ed policy might look like
The Biden campaign's policy director talked with reporters about the president-elect's federal education policy. This is what she said.
Attendance is an issue in virtual classes
Keeping track of students in a virtual classroom is becoming increasingly difficult: Where are these kids spending their days?
Discussion continues over vaping by schoolchildren
A ban on vaping may be coming in many states, but it's being blocked by trade industry reps in others. It's bad for your health.
Kids fight less where corporal punishment is banned
A study of 88 countries shows there's less fighting among young people where corporal punishment is completely banned.
Schools seek advice on medical marijuana use
Some states allow new medical marijuana laws to apply to schools; others don't. Either way, it's a conflict with federal law.
Trump signs 1st major education law
A new law underscores the president's hope to "develop the workforce" in the nation's "booming economy." 1st major ed bill signed.