New analysis compares literacy vs. poverty rates for 10,000 districts, 42,000 schools and 3 million kids. Is your school a Bright Spot?

The government shutdown has forced providers of the early learning and child care program for lower-income families to close across the country.

The 74 spoke to parents, directors and teachers in the six states at risk of losing the greatest number of Head Start seats come Saturday.

In 35 states, students have a right to attend high school until at least age 20; a 74 investigation revealed a 19-year-old was repeatedly turned away.

Doomscrolling. Poor literacy instruction. Overscheduling. These are some of the reasons cited for a generational decline in students reading for fun.

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 education secretary on Wednesday argued for deep cuts to K-12 programs, but one committee leader said she’s “incapacitating” the department.

Introducing zero2eight, a new vertical examining issues critical to America’s youngest children.

Meet the Hired Guns Who Make Sure School Cyberattacks Stay Hidden

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.

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In a 23% increase, the largest seen in a single year, 146,000 students experienced homelessness in 2023-24. What changes experts say are overdue.

The link to the former Arkansas governor and Trump appointee for ambassador to Israel comes as the state votes on the Bible-infused program.