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The department also sent a ‘Dear Colleague’ letter to schools noting that every student must be treated even-handedly under Civil Rights laws.

The State Supreme Court ruled that the petitioners didn’t obtain enough valid signatures to bring the amendment to voters.

As the 2026–27 academic year begins, schools across the nation have increased time for physical activity.

The Department of Education found the higher education accreditor out of compliance with its regulations and standards.

The aim is for children to take algebra in eighth grade, with a goal of completing calculus in high school.

In some states, the required personal finance course is replacing traditional economics instruction, policy experts say.

Public K-12 leaders were informed that they risk loss of federal funding if they hide children’s information from their parents.

The Department of Education letter sent to schools across the nation explains the obligations of educators under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment. Noncompliance can result in the loss of federal funding.

Admissions officers looked for racial identifiers in essay questions before inviting students to interview, according to the Justice Department.

Ohio and Virginia are the latest states to explore ways to decrease the number of credit hours for a bachelor’s degree.