Education

Democratic attorneys general from 20 states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of undermining the Department of Education to advance an illegal agenda aimed at dismantling the agency.

Artificial intelligence is transforming K-12 education, yet critics argue it is flawed and biased. Parents possess the right to refuse certain technologies and must be informed about the racial disparities inherent in these systems.

Nikole Hannah-Jones will host a free event in Waterloo, Iowa, to honor Black authors and themes after the local school district canceled the annual read-in. The cancellation followed President Trump's threat to withhold federal funding from schools that integrate diversity into their curriculum.

Black K-12 students in California are experiencing significant academic disparities, with projections indicating they will not achieve reading proficiency until 2070 and math proficiency until 2089. These delays are attributed to a range of systemic issues, including poverty and persistent inequities.

Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, a retired Army commander, was dismissed from his position as superintendent of Virginia Military Institute after advocating for cultural change and securing increased state funding and enrollment, despite opposition from influential alumni.

President Donald Trump is poised to initiate an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, with the decision potentially being finalized this week.

The Trump administration has introduced an online portal for reporting violations of educators teaching about race or sexual orientation at taxpayer-funded institutions, which critics have labeled a "snitch line".

Peggy Carr, the commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics, has been suspended by the White House, a move that could impede the collection of critical data revealing racial disparities in the nation's K-12 schools.

Recent reports reveal the link between disproportionate discipline measures in schools and academic disparities, with Black students facing disciplinary actions at rates significantly higher than their white peers.

The Trump administration has announced a $600 million cut in K-12 teacher training grants, citing concerns over divisive ideologies promoted by institutions and nonprofits. Labor union representatives have pledged to challenge this decision through legal action, public advocacy, and demonstrations.