Sarah Mervosh

Even as schools have banned phones, a Times survey shows how the pandemic-era practice of giving students their own laptops and tablets is here to stay.

The shutdown means there is, essentially, no Education Department. The latest round of layoffs would leave few workers to enforce special education and civil rights laws.

The superintendent said he had “no plans” to enforce his predecessor’s mandate to put Bibles in public school classrooms, which was being fought in court.

The superintendent, now head of schools in DeKalb County, Ga., had been lauded for his efforts to help students of color. Prosecutors say he led a kickback scheme in suburban Chicago.

U.S. employers and colleges are contending with more young people who are behind academically. Some are trying to make up where schools have failed.

U.S. employers and colleges are contending with more young people who are behind academically. Some are trying to make up where schools have failed.

Public and private entities have been criticized over decisions to honor the right-wing activist, or their choice not to.

The Trump administration is cutting money from programs that have supported minority students, including at other universities.

Children who survive school shootings deal with a host of complex feelings, ranging from anxiety and grief to guilt and shame.

President Trump wants to cut federal spending for education. The money often goes toward disadvantaged students in Republican states.