The best and worst school systems ranked state by state

A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.

Summer Reading Challenge prize website open for students to choose prize after submitting reading log

Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.

New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities

America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees. 

Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans

Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries. 

Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans

A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.

Texas to spend $8 million to fix errors in controversial Bluebonnet curriculum in school

Texas is spending over $8 million in taxpayer dollars to fix thousands of text and image errors in its controversial, state-published "Bluebonnet" school curriculum.

Gov. Abbott orders Texas agencies to expand trade and workforce training

Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered an immediate expansion of workforce training and trade programs across four Texas agencies to help connect more residents with high-demand, skilled jobs.

Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates

With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.