Sarah Mervosh

The state superintendent, Ryan Walters, said the Bible was a “necessary historical document.” The mandate comes as part of a conservative movement to infuse Christian values in public schools.

Federal pandemic aid helped keep school districts afloat, but that money is coming to an end.

Two new studies suggest that the largest single federal investment in U.S. schools improved student test scores, but only modestly.

In a closely watched case, Oklahoma’s highest court blocked what was set to become the nation’s first religious charter school. An appeal is likely.

After helping topple two college presidents, Congress will grill school district leaders from New York City; Berkeley, Calif.; and Montgomery County in Maryland.

Demonstrations appeared to be unfolding mainly at universities in the Northeast, although protests spread to some other campuses.

Fewer children are attending school, across rich and poor districts.

The pandemic changed families’ lives and the culture of education: “Our relationship with school became optional.”

The more time students spent in remote instruction, the further they fell behind. And, experts say, extended closures did little to stop the spread of Covid.

Americans are deeply divided on whether schools should teach about gender identity, two polls found. But there was broader support for teaching about race.