Republicans have wanted to abolish the Department of Education since it was founded in 1979. Under Secretary Linda McMahon, they are closer than ever to this goal—but critics argue they could come to regret it.
Michael Mullen stands at the forefront of the District 3 School Board race. This story from Chronicle Online examines his role in local politics and the importance of the upcoming election.
Texas is poised to make a significant update to its public school curriculum by mandating readings from both Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations” and Bible passages from the New Testament. The measure, set for a school board vote, aims to integrate classic literature with religious texts.
Arizona’s hotly debated school voucher reform has landed in court. Supporters of a comprehensive plan are suing to block an alternative measure crafted by Republican lawmakers—one they say would nullify their own initiative.
The U.S. Department of Education is lowering interest rates on student loans, offering immediate relief for borrowers. However, critics warn that shifting these costs could result in billions of dollars in taxpayer expenses, sparking debate over who should truly bear the financial burden.
Efforts to remove or restrict books in school libraries are surging in Wisconsin and nationwide. As legal questions persist, attention turns to how state regulations might address these growing challenges.
School may be out for the summer, but questions about screen time in Missouri’s classrooms continue. Parents and educators are looking to lawmakers for renewed regulations on digital device usage when the state capitol reconvenes.
A University of New Mexico educator is challenging the way schools address conflict by focusing on restorative methods rather than traditional punishment. With national recognition shining on this approach, it offers a glimpse of how accountability and empathy might reshape educational environments.
This year, only one race is contested on Hinesburg’s Town Meeting Day ballot: a three-year term on the Champlain Valley School District Board. Voters must decide which candidate will guide local schools amid shifting education priorities.
Applications for Texas private school vouchers have soared to a new record, surpassing similar programs nationwide. This remarkable milestone highlights the growing momentum behind alternative education funding in the state.
