‘Bless that corner.’ A Chicago crossing guard marks 50 years.
For half a century, Eugenia Phillips has been ushering schoolchildren to safety at intersections across the Windy City. That’s 50 years
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18:20
Supreme Court case would allow religious charter schools. Why charters object.
The Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday that would establish the first religious charter school in the U.S. Opponents
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‘The news is not good.’ Nation’s report card shows US students slipping further behind.
Every two years, America’s schoolchildren get a report card on math and reading. The latest results show students falling further
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With Trump returning to the White House, what’s next for school choice?
Voters rejected a trio of school choice ballot measures in November. But momentum seems anything but stalled, especially with an
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Why Latino voters shifted Republican to help elect Donald Trump
Donald Trump received a boost in the election by Latino voters, especially men, according to exit polls. It appears that
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What’s engaging these high schoolers? Classes about the election.
An unusual election year is providing teachers with something they need: engaged students. Here’s why some high school civics classes
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Hurricanes and wildfires are closing schools. How can students get back on track?
As the world faces more extreme weather, what should preparing for education in the aftermath of a natural disaster look
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Back to school – in a phone-free classroom?
As students head back to school, leaders in the United States and Canada are in a battle to keep kids
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As former teacher Tim Walz takes center stage, will education, too?
School choice, civil rights, and a possible Project 2025 agenda are fueling debates in the U.S. about public schooling. How
