The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee is challenging a new California law designed to protect Jewish students from discrimination, but that plaintiff teachers and students say is unconstitutionally vague and violates their free speech rights.

Much of the Education Department's work has gone completely cold. No new grants are being awarded, and civil rights investigations have been halted. Money is still flowing for key programs, but in many respects, schools and states are on their own.

The school choice movement is bolstering access to educational options for U.S. students and families according to parents, educators and policymakers. School choice has become a buzzword in education circles over the years and can simply mean putting parents in charge of their child’s education. But by definition it is a practice that allows public […]

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release millions in school mental health grants that had been frozen over diversity concerns. The ruling restores funding in 16 states, allowing schools to retain counselors and other support staff.

More than 70,000 public elementary and middle schools in the United States were ranked at the district and state levels. Rankings were based on test scores, with half the weight on proficiency and half adjusted for socioeconomic factors.

New York City schools report early success with the state’s new “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban, as teachers note fewer distractions and more student interaction. The policy is reshaping school culture, replacing screen time with real conversation and engagement.

The letter says that “if society can agree that alcohol, tobacco and drugs should be kept at least 1,000 feet away from our schools,” then “violent DHS tools and tactics also belong on that list.”

Ohio high school principals will vote next month on an emergency bylaw that would let student-athletes enter name, image and likeness agreements. The proposal would also create reporting requirements and set limits to ensure athletes don’t jeopardize their eligibility.