School data goes stale after Trump cuts Education Department research arm
The Digest of Education Statistics hasn’t updated many tables since DOGE canceled a key contract, leaving gaps on school spending, teachers, and safety.
Why this UC San Diego student felt unprepared for college-level math
Students like Cecilia Lopez Alvarado were at the center of a national controversy over high school grade inflation and college admissions. Here’s her take.
School funding is relatively equal, but childhood outside of school still isn’t
A new study finds public education helps narrow resource gaps for children in poverty. But disparities persist in housing, health care, nutrition, and informal education.
Trump pressured states to limit undocumented high school students’ access to career education programs
Nearly every Virginia school district agreed to block undocumented students from accessing federally funded career-technical education programs. The policy was reversed following Chalkbeat inquiries.
A new report defends the Education Department’s research arm but also calls for changes. In this Q&A, author Amber Northern discusses the future of the Institute of Education Sciences.
Should schools replace snow days with virtual learning?
Research suggests that a few snow days probably won’t set students back academically. If schools go virtual, teachers should be wary of introducing new material.
