An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state law...

Latest PDK Poll also reflects rising embrace of private school choice, support for DEI and a backlash against artificial intelligence.

More than a dozen state bills — and three new laws mandating the Ten Commandments in public schools — are virtually identical to model legislation.

School choice backers vow appeals after Ohio private school tuition vouchers for 140,000 students are found to shortchange school districts.

With contracts severed and grants rescinded, experts say Washington’s hit to K–12 research will set back the field for years.

The Preschool Development Grants, one advocate said, have delivered “a lot of bang for the buck” by improving the quality of early learning.

The Education Department is relying on a novel interpretation of privacy law to punish schools that hide student identity changes from parents.

The Education Department is relying on a novel interpretation of privacy law to punish schools that hide student identity changes from parents.

The department said the nominee, who goes before the Senate Thursday, “​​worked with the relevant ethics officials and resolved any conflicts.”

Amid a wave of new research on the pandemic’s shattering effect on classrooms, one expert called it the ‘question that keeps me up at night.’

Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s recusal from an upcoming Oklahoma charter case could tilt the scales in a cause her close friend spent a career defending.

Capitalizing on ‘brain drain’ caused by mass firings, the National Center for Youth Law is hiring former department attorneys to resolve complaints.

Chief Justice John Roberts asked tough questions of both sides in a matter with important ramifications for the future of public schools.

2024 Finalists announced for the Education Writers Association's National Awards for Education Reporting. See the full list.

The former IES and NCES leader speaks candidly about radical cuts to the Education Department, government ‘stasis’ and the uncertain future of NAEP.

Journalist Linda Jacobson explores if states, such as Virginia and Tennessee, are ready if the department of education closes.

Officials called even extensions agreed upon during Trump’s tenure ‘unreasonable’ and cited what it called examples of ‘misuse.’

Recusal from case with huge implications for education could tilt scales in cause her friend spent a career defending

Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s recusal from an upcoming Oklahoma charter case could tilt the scales in a cause her close friend spent a career defending.

Recusal from case with huge implications for education could tilt scales in cause her friend spent a career defending

The programs that took the biggest blows include student loans, the research arm that runs the ‘Nation’s Report Card’ and civil rights.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s recusal from an upcoming Oklahoma charter case could tilt the scales in a cause her close friend spent a career defending.

The programs that took the biggest blows include student loans, the research arm that runs the ‘Nation’s Report Card’ and civil rights.

At a time when the nation’s leaders question the value of diversity, one principal says her school 'looks like the world.'

Linda McMahon inherits an agency in turmoil as President Donald Trump presses on with plans to fracture the 45-year-old department.

Kids forced to go are given books, cards, signed T-shirts and soccer balls to remember their teachers, classmates and the life they leave behind.

An institution for decades as the face of ‘the Nation’s Report Card,’ the NCES commissioner earned bipartisan approval as a ‘truth teller.’

An institution for decades as the face of ‘the Nation’s Report Card,’ the NCES commissioner earned bipartisan approval as a ‘truth teller.’

One prominent researcher said the flip-flop offers ‘the first direct evidence that executive actions have weakened NAEP.’

‘It’s a real shame,’ said Maryland ed chief Carey Wright, who’d hoped to tap the federal labs to recreate their past literacy success.

One prominent researcher said the flip-flop offers ‘the first direct evidence that executive actions have weakened NAEP.’

Student First Technologies, a manager of school voucher programs, seeks to expand into Tennessee in spite of service backlogs in other states

Many students got help after divulging suicidal thoughts, stories of substance abuse and family strife. But some wonder if it’s worth the risk.

From LGBTQ rights to the Child Tax Credit, here are some early school issues to follow.

Learning recovery. Christianity in public schools. The impact of AI. The 74 takes a look back at some of our biggest education stories of the year.

Beliefs that boys are better at computer science and engineering could have ‘downstream effects’ on girls entering tech fields, one researcher says.

The 74 staff’s annual compilation of education stories we felt were the most impactful over the last year.

Tune in live at 2 p.m. ET Wednesday to hear about Gov. Polis’ year-long initiative: ‘Let's Get Ready: Educating All Americans for Success.’

Preliminary federal court ruling says school rightly imposed discipline over academic integrity rules.

She once voiced a desire to cut racial achievement gaps and said private school was for those who could 'afford it.' She’s changed. So has the party.

After a turbulent rollout of last year’s financial aid form, Education Department hopes rigorous piloting this time around will ensure timely aid packages.

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