Federal
What Educators Need to Know About Senators' Bipartisan Deal on Guns, School Safety
In addition to gun restrictions, a tentative compromise would also fund mental health and school safety programs—but it faces hurdles.
Federal
Lawmakers, 91ÖÆƬ³§ÊÓƵ Secretary Clash Over 91ÖÆƬ³§ÊÓƵ School Rules
Miguel Cardona says the administration wants to ensure charters show wide community interest before securing federal funding.
Federal
7 Takeaways for Educators From Biden's State of the Union
What did President Joe Biden say about education in his first State of the Union address to Congress? Here's a point-by-point summary.
Federal
Biden Sounds Alarm on Youth Mental Health, Urges Americans to Aid Schools' COVID Recovery
The president's State of the Union speech called on Americans to volunteer in schools and proposed new funding for mental health efforts.
Families & the Community
How Politics Are Straining Parent-School Relationships
The push for more parental involvement in schools has become entangled with national disputes over curriculum and other contentious issues.
Student Well-Being
Student Mental Health Is Overwhelming Schools. Can Congress Help?
Mental health experts and advocates testified with data and anecdotes of rising mental health struggles for kids.
Federal
Miguel Cardona Tells Teachers 'I Know You're Tired' in Speech Outlining Major K-12 Goals
The education secretary outlined his vision for education and specific goals for schools, but COVID has complicated his work.
School & District Management
Vulnerable Students, Districts at Greater Risk as Natural Disasters Grow More Frequent
New federal research indicates the harm from fires and storms to school facilities, learning, and mental health is disproportionate.
Federal
Citing Educator and Parent Anxieties, Senators Press Biden Officials on Omicron Response
Lawmakers expressed concern about schools' lack of access to masks and coronavirus tests, as well as disruptions to in-person learning.
Federal
Miguel Cardona Should Help Schools Push Parents to Store Guns Safely, Lawmakers Say
More than 100 members of Congress say a recent shooting at a Michigan high school underscores the need for 91ÖÆƬ³§ÊÓƵ Department action.
Federal
In Reversal, Feds Seek to Revive DeVos-Era Questions About Sexual Misconduct by Educators
The 91ÖÆƬ³§ÊÓƵ Department's decision follows backlash from former education Secretary Betsy DeVos and other conservatives.
School & District Management
Critical Race Theory Fights Have Made Life Miserable for School Board Candidates
Discussing the divisive issue in a way that works with voters is no easy task. Just ask those who've tried it, with mixed results.
Federal
Biden Administration Lays Out Its Top Priorities for 91ÖÆƬ³§ÊÓƵ Grants
The pandemic's impact and a diverse, well-prepared educator workforce are among areas the administration wants to fund at its discretion.
School Choice & Charters
Bloomberg Launches $750 Million Fund to Grow 91ÖÆƬ³§ÊÓƵ Schools Amid 'Broken' K-12 System
Former New York City mayor and one-time presidential hopeful Michael R. Bloomberg aims to add 150,000 charter school seats over five years.