A bill aimed at furthering restrictions on discussions of "gender identity or sexual orientation" in public schools is progressing in the Alabama legislature, passing the state House on Tuesday.

The share of children ages 5 to 17 enrolled in public schools fell by almost 4 percentage points from 2012 to 2022, an NBC News analysis of Census Bureau data found, even as the overall population grew.

But the parents of children at the Covenant School added an extra twist to an already complicated case by asserting that they have gained legal ownership of the writings from the shooter’s parents and now hold the copyright.

State education officials signed off on creating an Enhanced Standard Certificate for teacher candidates who complete a residency route, spending a year learning from an experienced educator inside the classroom.

The federal government says state funding was not adequate for the highest-need schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The state owes roughly $17.5 million to four districts.

The district said it found the city “failed to fulfill its obligations to the school district” as outlined under Ohio law, “resulting in significant financial losses.”

There are more 5,000 active job postings in Minnesota schools, according to St. Cloud State University’s EdPost listings. There’s one school district you won’t see on that list: Red Lake Public Schools.

The state mandate raises questions among education advocates—and even the legislator who pushed for the law addressing vaping. Some are worried that time spent in alternative school can derail students’ learning.