New York Focus · Education · 09:00 UTC · Melissa Manno · Donate

The Fight for Control Over New York’s Charter Schools Is Escalating

A governor-appointed board has approved dozens of charter schools over objections from state education officials. Proponents say that’s a good thing.

New York Focus · Education · 09:00 UTC · Melissa Manno · Donate

This Western NY School District Will Be One of First to Bring Humanoid Robot Into Classroom

Starting this fall, Salamanca High School will deploy a humanoid robot and avatar teaching assistant.

New York Focus · Education · 09:00 UTC · Melissa Manno · Donate

$170 Million in State Pre-K Funds Went Unused by New York School Districts

Amid growing spending on universal pre-K, school districts failed to spend millions earmarked for the 2024-25 school year.

The Texas Tribune · Education · 10:00 UTC · Eva-Marie Ayala · Donate

New hearing sought in fight over Texas law that gave undocumented students in-state tuition

A federal judge blocked the Texas Dream Act in June after it was challenged by the Trump administration and state officials declined to defend it.

The Handbasket · Education · 23:28 UTC · Marisa Kabas · Subscribe

NY school district pays $125k settlement to HS student whose Palestine-related art they erased

Half Hollow Hills Central School District has finally resolved a case that stemmed from a September 2024 incident.

The War Horse · Education · 11:00 UTC · Herbert Mintz · Donate

A Transient Life and Hard Goodbyes: The Realities of My Lonely Military Childhood

When my military family received orders to transfer to another duty station, my dad would organize our packing effort, chart a course, and drive us there. He preferred to start as the twilight faded, continuing through the night while the rest of us slept in our station wagon. This time, Dad was being transferred to