Kevin Mahnken

Donald Trump has pledged to end the federal government’s role in K–12 schools. To do it, he’ll have to overcome strong public opposition.

National survey evidence shows that potential voters are significantly more likely to favor a candidate backed by local teachers.

Amid a growing deficit and a mayor with sagging approval ratings, America’s fourth-biggest district turns to voters for the first time.

New research suggests that the explosive spread of charters in the 2000s led families to abandon Catholic schools.

After just one year on the job, the much-hyped chief has been fired amid complaints about hiring and spending. She plans to appeal.

Schools raced to offer tutoring during COVID, buoyed by evidence of huge benefits. But bigger programs yield smaller gains, according to a new study.

Tuesday’s release of NWEA science scores underlines a disturbing trend: Older students aren’t recovering from COVID as fast as they need to.

New York repealed measures that made it easier to fire ineffective teachers. The veteran journalist wonders if they ever mattered.

The school district, already challenged by chronic underperformance and plummeting enrollment, put its superintendent on leave in July.

Proposals to expand the benefit are coming from every corner as the election — as well as a harsh 2025 deadline — looms.