Fewer students are leaving many public schools underenrolled and districts with less funding. As costs remain high, more systems are considering closures, consolidations and cuts.

The Department of Education accuses District of Columbia Public School of discriminating against students with disabilities.

Several North Texas districts are launching new virtual and hybrid high school programs after a state law expanded funding for online learning. Leaders hope the options will help attract and retain students as enrollment shifts.

The Finnish education model is marked by teacher autonomy and collaboration, frequent breaks, inclusive practices and differentiation.Teachers in Finland are highly respected professionals, and it’s difficult to obtain teaching credentials.