Kentucky's new childhood laws come into force
Much of the legislation passed by the Kentucky General Assembly in its last session went into effect on July 15.
Donald Trump-appointed judge hands Joe Biden a legal blow in Texas
A federal judge has ruled against Biden's transgender policy
Donald Trump threatens to cut school funding
Trump called to cut funding for any school "pushing critical race theory, radical gender ideology, and other inappropriate racial, sexual or political content."
I taught students with unimaginable upbringings. After quitting, I'm back
I moved past the armed policeman and through the metal detectors.
Trump's legal woes may be due to not teaching Bible: Oklahoma schools chief
Ryan Walters, Oklahoma state superintendent of public instruction, doubled down on his stance requiring schools to incorporate the Bible.
Chicago school scores drop after doubling spending
District is spending more per student than in the past decade, but COVID closures and other factors have hurt academic progress.
Electric bus maker Blue Bird is schooling the EV skeptics as stock soars
School bus maker Blue Bird is defying conventional business wisdom with strong sales of clean vehicles, making it the country's top-performing EV company.
Southern California students banned from using cellphones
The Los Angeles school district's board passed a resolution that would bar the use of mobile devices during the school day.
Schools in one state could lose billions in funding
There's a ticking time bomb on funding, as it must be allocated for use by Sept. 30.
Mom shares anger at "guilt" schools can cause working parents
"Who on earth can attend all of these?" Emma Hutter, 38, said in a TikTok video that has gone viral.
Texas sees surge in kids being homeschooled
The state accounted for 6 percent of the total homeschool enrollment in 2024, up from 3.7 percent in 2023.
California scores $91 million rebate to help children
The money went to 47 California school districts so they can purchase up to 380 clean air buses.
Louisiana Is Right To Want the 10 Commandments in Classrooms
Generations of Americans grew up with the Ten Commandments on their school walls. This set of ethical guidelines provides a moral foundation to improve society.
Greg Abbott gets new ally in Texas
Candidates endorsed by the governor won several elections in Texas' legislative runoffs on Tuesday.
President Biden Has a Plan to Reduce School Absenteeism
We need to start by setting clear expectations. Schools and communities cannot normalize absences that aren't essential.
New York map reveals areas with most high school dropouts
A Newsweek analysis of U.S. Census data determined which counties in New York have the highest percentage of high school dropouts.
Psychologists debunk 'harmful' policies still used in US schools
In a new book called Investigating School Psychology, researchers examine unscientific school psychology practices that pose a risk to young people.
Confederate general's descendant rebukes decision to honor his ancestor
The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia restored the Confederate general names of two schools on Friday.
How the School Choice Movement Finally Began Winning
Not a single state had universal school choice prior to 2021. In the past three years, 11 states have enacted it.
Florida map reveals areas with most high school dropouts
A Newsweek analysis of U.S. Census data determined which Florida counties have the highest percentage of high school dropouts.
Florida teacher salaries fall to nearly the lowest in the US
The average teacher salary in the state was far below the national average and is even below Florida's minimum living wage of $58,970.
Texas map reveals areas with most high school dropouts
A Newsweek analysis of U.S. Census data determined which counties in Texas have the highest percentage of high school dropouts.
Texas wants to block Biden from changing gender rules
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday that the state "will not allow Joe Biden to rewrite Title IX at whim."
Four-day school week divides parents
An Indiana school district announced that an elementary school will switch to a four-day week starting in the 2024-25 academic year.
California map reveals areas with most high school dropouts
A Newsweek analysis of U.S. Census data determined which counties in the nation's most populous state have the highest percentage of high school dropouts.
Protesters disrupt Tennessee Capitol after guns for teachers bill passes
Teachers, students and parents denounced the passage of a Tennessee bill that would allow teachers to carry concealed handguns.
Schools are killing my son's autism support under the veil of equity
Until these autism programs produce the likes of Elon Musk or Greta Thunberg en masse, they remain vulnerable targets.
Gavin Newsom has a California parent problem
Just under half of Californians think the quality of education in the state's K through 12 public schools has gotten worse.
New York school buses not picking up migrant children angers council member
Mayor Eric Adams' 60-day migrant eviction policy is having a negative effect on public school students in New York, critics say.
Solar eclipse school closures backed by Americans
Thousands of schools across the U.S. are closed for Monday's eclipse, with a Newsweek poll suggesting that a slim majority of Americans support the decision.