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