The Signal in Education News
States receiving federal literacy grants would have to follow the science of reading, under a bill the House education committee passed Tuesday. Members unanimously approved the legislation, another sign that improving reading outcomes is a goal shared by both Republicans and Democrats. “This is how I learned how to re…
A federal judge in Massachusetts has halted enforcement of several key vaccine policies imposed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ruling that the Trump administration illegally overhauled a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention committee dedicated to issuing immunization recommendations.
Thousands of California school employees have received preliminary pink slips in recent weeks as districts scrabble to close budget gaps caused by falling enrollment and rising costs. Most went to school administrators and classified school staff, such as clerks, administrative assistants and paraeducators. Districts w…
Texas had excluded schools over alleged ties to CAIR, the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy group. The ruling adds to scrutiny over how the state evaluated applicants.
A new bill aims to automatically reclassify students as "fluent and English-proficient" when they score 4 on the proficiency exam.
The California School Boards Association points the finger at state government and proposes a suite of bills to spur progress in narrowing achievement gaps.
California's new literacy law is a step in the right direction, but successful implementation will require clear communication of quality standards, curriculum-focused professional learning, and need-based support for districts. We can learn from what other states have done.
After 10 months in federal custody, Dylan Lopez Contreras was released. Dylan, who attended high school in the Bronx, was the first known NYC public school student detained by ICE.