The move marks another step in the Trump administration's plans to shrink the government's role in education.

Some New York City students say SmartPass feels invasive because it tracks when and why they leave class. Schools say the digital hall pass system helps monitor missed class time and hallway traffic.

We're preparing young people for a future defined by rapid technological change—for jobs that don't yet exist, using tools that evolve faster than curricula.

On average, schools that help students succeed in the long run are those that raise their 10th-grade test scores and boost their college plans the most, says study.