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School cell phone bans have hit most states. Not everyone is on board.
Supporters emphasize the toll of smartphones on young people, while others worry bans won’t make a difference or may cause more headaches for teachers.
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Education activist praised by Trump reportedly on leave after blog claims he appeared in gay porn
Conservative groups are distancing themselves from Corey DeAngelis, who has objected to discussions of LGBTQ+ and 'woke' topics in class.
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Biden signs new rule aimed at reforming active-shooter drills in schools
The executive order focuses on the effectiveness of training while also reducing potential harms after hearing concerns of parents, students and educators across the country.
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These two states are responsible for most of the nation’s school book bans
It’s Banned Books Week, and books by James Baldwin, Terry McMillan, Amy Tan and Agatha Christie made PEN America’s index of school book bans for the first time.
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What Biden’s $1.3 billion investment in HBCUs means this close to Election Day
Appealing to Black voters during a neck-and-neck presidential race, both the Biden-Harris administration and former President Donald Trump have touted the funding they’ve routed to HBCUs.
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The State of Our Nation: Polling Americans’ priorities for Election 2024
Explore attitudes on the presidential race and its most prominent issues — from IVF to gender-affirming care to education — in the newest 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll.
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NYC girls outperform boys in academics. But they’re unhappier in school.
By nearly every academic measure, girls in New York City’s public schools are outperforming boys. Yet despite their academic success, girls report far less satisfaction with their school experiences.
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Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the anti-trans backlash
For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.
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These teachers know Tim Walz. Here's why they're hopeful.
As Minnesota governor, Walz has made historic investments in public education, a record his supporters say was shaped by his time in the classroom.
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Universal school vouchers rarely benefit school-aged children, yet conservatives widely support them
A growing body of evidence shows school vouchers have the potential to wreak deep monetary and academic havoc on the children those programs claim to serve.