Md. wins standoff over federal school funds
A legal settlement ensures that Maryland’s most vulnerable students will keep their resources after a fight over DEI practices.
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US Ed Dept ends some grants for deafblind students
Federal cuts to deafblind grants leave families scrambling, as schools lose resources, training, and vital support services overnight.
New brief pushes for fairer school dress codes
Advocacy groups are urging schools to adopt fair, bias-free dress codes, protecting students’ rights and reducing unequal discipline practices.
A Budget That Puts Civil Rights on the Chopping Block
The administration's proposed 2026 budget would "streamline" special education funding and other streams, but what consequences would result?
On the DeSantis Presidential Bid
The presidential race is rolling, and we begin our coverage this summer with Gov Ron DeSantis, Republican of Florida.
Busing woes in Md., acquisitions in IL
The issue of busing children brings debate, protest, and some surprising innovations and star players to schools.
Are music’s biggest awards stuck in the past?
The Grammys awarded a female elementary music teacher the Music Educator Award; otherwise, the awards disappointed.
Delinquent behaviors reduced by diversity, inclusion
By looking at delinquent behavior among students, a new study out of Calif. suggests it's important to recruit (and keep) minority teachers.
New Trier to conduct racism workshops for students
A few people say a day of seminars and workshops at a predominantly white school near Chicago doesn't include enough "conservative" voice.
Do rainbow signs at Yorktown promote equality?
Bumper sticker-length slogans, even those that promote equality and diversity, don't belong in an institution of learning, like a high school in Arlington, Va.