Data Shows Reading, Math Scores Fell Sharply During Pandemic
The declines hit all regions of the country and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases.
| AP and Diana Zito
Education
Uvalde School Officials Brief Parents On Security Changes For New Year
Parents on Monday night received an update from the school district on security upgrades for the coming year.
Missouri School District Reinstates Spanking If Parents OK
Classes resumed in the Cassville School District for the first time since the school board in June approved bringing corporal punishment back.
| AP
Who Qualifies For Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan?
Many Republicans criticized the announcement, arguing it will make inflation worse by giving people more money to spend.
Is A College Education Still Worth It?
Collegiate experts agree that a college degree is still generally worth the time and money.
Social Media Influencers Helping Teachers Prepare For School Year
Teachers typically rely on their own money or donations to help prepare for a new school year, but now social media influencers are joining the cause.
How Texas Quashed Sex-Ed Lessons On Consent
A Newsy investigation reveals a push by organized groups to stop schools from teaching what advocates say is critical to preventing sexual assault.
| Mark Greenblatt and Carrie Cochran and Rosie Cima and Amy Fan
Education Secretary Defends Student Loan Forgiveness Despite Criticism
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona discusses the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program and how it will impact Americans' futures.
| Gage Jackson and James Packard
How Helpful Are Police Officers In Schools?
Today there are at least 14,000 officers in American schools.
| Maritsa Georgiou and Eli Kintisch
Teachers On TikTok Give Inside Look Into The Profession
Teachers sharing more about their classroom and teaching style are making their rounds on TikTok, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the job.
Some Economists Say Loan Forgiveness Plan Could Increase Inflation
Though the economist outlook varies, some say the Biden administration's plan to cancel some student loan debt could add to inflation rates.
Nearly One-Third Of Parents Worry School Traffic Is Dangerous
A poll says some of parents' biggest concerns are drivers not paying attention, or speeding.
Biden Announces Long-Awaited Student Debt Forgiveness Plan
President Biden is also extending a pause on federal student loan payments for what he called the "final time" through the end of 2022.
| AP and Willie James Inman
Papa John's And Shaq Team Up To Help College Students Pay Tuition
Papa John's Dough and Degrees program helps employees obtain a degree, without having to worry about the burdens of student loan debt.
Curriculum Wars Are Intensifying Amid Rising Teacher Burnout
More schools are policing what can be taught, from discussions of gender identity to race.
Why Are Teachers Quitting?
School districts across the country are facing teacher vacancies due to teachers quitting and leave the industry.
The Cost Of Being A Teacher
Teachers are spending hundreds of dollars out of pocket on school supplies to personal protective equipment.
Enrollment Down At Public Schools Around The Country
School enrollment is down significantly due to many parents homeschooling and enrolling their children in private schools.
Schools Face Massive Teacher Shortages
School districts are facing a teacher shortage amid the pandemic, and teachers are retiring early due to stress.
Nearly 2 Million Students Left Public Schools For Other Alternatives
The number of students in private schools, charter schools, and home-schooling programs went up 10% in 2022 from 8% in spring 2020.
School Districts Across U.S. Work To Entice Bus Drivers Amid Shortage
School districts across the U.S. aren't just dealing with teacher deficits in the classroom; they're also needing to fill bus driver seats.
North Dakota School Board Reinstates Pledge Of Allegiance
It previously said the pledge did not align with the district's diversity and inclusion code in part because "under God" does not include all faiths.
| AP
33 Police Officers Assigned To Uvalde School District Campuses
Gov. Greg Abbott said the district superintendent requested additional officers for the upcoming school year to make everyone feel safer.
Parents Worry About Increasing Cost Of School Supplies
Some organizations are helping their communities get ready to go back to school as parents share concerns about rising costs for school supplies.
Inflation Weighs On Back-To-School Buying For Many Families
This back-to-school season, parents — particularly in the low to middle income bracket — are focusing on the basics while shopping at cheaper stores.
| AP
School Districts Are Scrambling To Find Teachers
School districts are facing a nationwide teacher shortage amid pandemic burnout, low salaries and rising housing costs.
Why Are More States Requiring Personal Finance Education?
Fourteen states now require high school students to take a financial literacy course before graduating.
Why Isn't There Consensus On Sex Education?
The nation’s views on sex ed have shifted greatly over the past 30 years.
| Emily Grossberg and Amber Strong
First Lady Jill Biden Marks 50th Anniversary Of Title IX
The 1972 legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
