Cancellation of mental health grants ruled unlawful
A federal judge required the Education Department to reinstate the grants in 16 states and barred the agency from issuing new priorities for the programs.
NAEP innovations on track despite NCES layoffs
The Education Department said it “continues to pursue cutting-edge innovations” and that NAEP will be administered primarily on school devices next year.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds 8th Grader’s Expulsion Over Gun Comments in Class
Shortly after a nearby mass school shooting, a student allegedly discussed bringing a gun to school.
Trump’s Education Policies Spurred 70 Lawsuits in 2025. How Many Is He Winning?
The legal challenges show which policies have had a big impact and how 2026 could go.
From Ten Commandments to Tariffs: A Fall Legal Roundup
Key court cases on transgender rights, religion, speech, and policy could reshape U.S. schools.
What changed — or not — for K-12 staffing in 2025?
Between enrollment and budget challenges and the Trump administration targeting anti-DEI staffing policies, districts navigated rocky terrain this year.
Week In Review: K-12 Dive Awards and AI’s march in curriculum
We’re rounding up last week’s news, from a report on teens’ pronoun usage to milk in school lunches.