Kayla Jimenez

USA Today

Los Angeles teachers, staff say they'll strike March 21 to 23. What are the consequences for students?

By: Kayla Jimenez

Los Angeles Unified staff represented by SEIU Local 99 are planning to strike on March 21 to 23, in a move that is likely to close hundreds of schools.

USA Today

'12 agonizing minutes': Deputies pinned and killed Irvo Otieno, attorney says. Here's what to know.

By: Kayla Jimenez

Ten people so far have been charged with second-degree murder in Irvo Otieno's death. Video exists but has not yet been publicly released.

USA Today

Why do mass shooters target K-12 schools? Here's what we know after Nashville shooting

By: Kayla Jimenez

Why do shooters target schools? In part because shootings of children draw significant attention, experts said.

USA Today

Poor, rural students who lack access to advanced math are unlikely to pursue careers in STEM

By: Kayla Jimenez

Schools with higher numbers of disadvantaged students aren't offering advanced math courses as they could be, a new report shows.

USA Today

Education Department acts to advance transgender, nonbinary inclusion in youth sports

By: Kayla Jimenez

The Education Department last week sent a proposed rule on transgender and nonbinary student inclusion in sports to the White House Office of Management and Budget.

Topeka Capital-Journal

A day after Kansas enacts transgender athletes ban, new Biden rules could undo the law

By: Andrew Bahl, Kayla Jimenez

A day after Kansas lawmakers enacted a ban on transgender athletes in women's sports, President Joe Biden's administration could block similar laws.

USA Today

Proposal for first religious charter school in US shot down by Oklahoma education board

By: Alia Wong, Kayla Jimenez

Oklahoma education board says school's architects will have 30 days to submit a revised application from the date they receive a disapproval letter.

USA Today

Most Americans are unhappy with the math taught in classrooms, new survey shows.

By: Kayla Jimenez

A new survey conducted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation shows parents, teachers are unsatisfied with the way that math is taught today.

USA Today

US history, civics scores drop for nation's 8th graders. What experts say is to blame.

By: Kayla Jimenez

Most eighth graders' did worse on national U.S. history and civics tests in 2022 than four years ago. Experts blame a lack of critical thinking skills.

USA Today

Biden proposed rules on transgender athletes in school. Then the comment section lost its mind.

By: Kayla Jimenez

The Education Department's wants to keep schools from issuing blanket bans on transgender students participating in sports but allow them in some cases.