Are high schools finally teaching students how money actually works? Across the country, schools are expanding hands-on financial literacy classes that cover budgeting, credit, investing, and real-world money decisions. Supporters say it ...

 Should schools ban cellphones to help students focus? A Connecticut editorial argues that phones are a major classroom distraction and a statewide ban could improve learning and reduce issues like cyberbullying. It says emergencies can st...

  Are trade skills now beating four-year degrees in the job market? Recent labor data shows workers with trade certifications and associate degrees have lower unemployment rates than those with bachelor’s degrees. The shift suggests employ...

Why are teachers across California preparing for possible strikes? Educators say low pay, staff shortages, and difficult working conditions have pushed negotiations to a breaking point, while districts point to tight budgets and declining enrol...

A quiet, empty school at night with glowing computer screens in dark classrooms, soft data patterns flowing across walls like light waves, security icons fading in and out, and a subtle shift from warm to cool lighting to suggest the balance be...

 Why is Alabama being highlighted as a model for school choice? The U.S. Secretary of Education praised the state during National School Choice Week for expanding options like education savings accounts and alternative schooling paths. Sup...

 Could a shorter school week help solve teacher shortages? An Iowa school district has unanimously approved a four-day school week starting in August 2026, aiming to reduce burnout and attract more educators. Leaders say the change could i...

 Should schools have more flexibility in how they spend Title I funds? The U.S. Department of Education is encouraging districts to combine Title I money with other federal and state funds to reduce red tape and better target local needs. ...

 How can Michigan fill classrooms when there aren’t enough teachers? Five public universities have launched a two-year initiative aimed at improving teacher recruitment, training, and long-term retention across the state. The effort focuse...

 What would school look like if students started learning AI skills in elementary school? Houston Independent School District is launching “Future 2” K–8 pilot schools focused on artificial intelligence, design thinking, and acceler...

 Should cursive writing make a comeback in the classroom? New Jersey now requires public schools to teach cursive to students in grades 3–5 starting this fall, aiming to support literacy and help students read historical documents. ...

 Could as many as one in four U.S. colleges really shut down? Higher education expert Arthur Levine warns that schools facing declining enrollment, rising costs, and doubts about the value of a four-year degree must adapt or risk cl...

 How can colleges better prepare students for the jobs waiting after graduation? The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor have launched a new partnership to better align college programs with workforce needs and in-demand skills. Suppor...

 Are four-year college degrees still worth the cost for today’s students? Many U.S. high schoolers are choosing community colleges and certification programs as a more affordable path to jobs, avoiding heavy student debt. The shift shows g...

 Should phones be part of the school day or left in backpacks? New Jersey has passed a statewide law banning non-academic cellphone use in K-12 schools to reduce distractions and improve focus. Supporters see it as a way to boost learning,...

 Did top colleges illegally coordinate how much financial aid students receive? A federal judge ruled that Cornell, Georgetown, and the University of Pennsylvania must face an antitrust lawsuit alleging they improperly worked together on a...

 Why are elite colleges paying more attention to Texas students? The state is emerging as a strong pipeline to selective universities, with many of its high schools ranking among the nation’s top performers and offering rigorous academic p...

 How are high schools changing the way students learn about the economy? Many U.S. schools are updating economics classes to focus on real-world lessons about capitalism, markets, and personal finance. Educators say the goal is to make eco...

 Why are colleges cutting thousands of jobs across the country? A new report shows U.S. universities eliminated more than 9,000 positions in 2025 due to rising costs, declining enrollment, and federal policy pressures. Critics warn the cut...

 Should states have more freedom in how they spend federal education dollars? The U.S. Department of Education approved a waiver allowing Iowa to use federal funds more flexibly for priorities like literacy, math, and teacher...

 Should phones have a place in the classroom at all? Ohio plans to roll out a statewide ban on student cellphone use during the school day, aiming to reduce distractions and improve focus. Supporters see it as a reset for learning, while c...

Should the federal government scale back its role in education? Students and Democratic lawmakers are protesting efforts to reduce the size and authority of the U.S. Department of Education, warning it could weaken protections for vulnerable st...

How can more young people gain job-ready skills without going straight to college? The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $98 million in new funding to expand pre-apprenticeships and workforce training programs that help young people prepar...

 Why are fewer kindergarten students fully vaccinated than in past years? A Washington Post investigation found that immunization rates against diseases like measles have dropped sharply across many U.S. schools, increasing the risk of out...

 What should students learn about history—and who decides? Texas is rewriting its social studies curriculum, prompting debate over how topics are framed, whose perspectives are included, and how the changes could affect future state tests....

 What happens when pandemic-era student loan relief officially ends? The U.S. Department of Education plans to resume wage garnishment in early 2026 for borrowers who remain in default, marking a return to pre-pandemic enforcement practice...

Is New York slowing down access to federal student aid by delaying required FAFSA data? State education officials are under scrutiny for not clearly showing whether they are complying with a law designed to expand students’ access to billions i...

 What happens when the federal government and a major university clash over campus policies? The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s decision that restored federal funding to Harvard University, arguing the original cuts tie...

 What happens when federal funding for community schools suddenly goes away? The U.S. Department of Education has canceled an Idaho grant that paid for staff who help connect students and families with local services, though the state may ...

 Why are future teachers expected to work full time without pay? Education leaders in Connecticut are pushing to end unpaid student teaching placements, arguing that the financial burden discourages people from entering the profession and ...