Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK

A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.

Free child care for toddlers? What to know about NYC’s new '2-Care' program

The plan would guarantee access to pre-K for every four-year-old by the 2028-29 school year, including in districts that currently lack programs. See details on the proposal here.

Murphy signs legislation aimed at restricting cell phone use in New Jersey schools

Grade schools in New Jersey will soon be required to adopt policies that restrict the use of cell phones or other internet-enabled devices starting next academic year.

Mamdani expected to announce new NYC schools chancellor

If named, Samuels would take on one of the most consequential roles in the mayor’s administration, overseeing the nation’s largest public school system.

Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment starting Jan. 7

The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.

‘Superman’ police officer pushes bus full of Granbury ISD students

A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.

Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers

On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.

New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?

Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.

NYC approves 3-year school bus contract: What this means

The decision, made Wednesday night, follows heated debate over persistent service issues, with many parents complaining that buses are often late or fail to show up altogether.

MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs

The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.

Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis

Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.

States add gun safety to school curriculums

Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.

Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media

It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.

Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule

The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.