A year after Missouri enacted a law mandating that school athletes compete according to their sex assigned at birth, enforcement remains elusive. The law, which bars transgender athletes from competing according to their gender identity, has generated significant challenges and deficiencies.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently determined that Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) failed to comply with federal civil rights law by not adequately addressing complaints of sexual harassment and assault involving students over a three-year period. The
Recent moves in Florida to remove certain books from school libraries and classrooms have stirred significant controversy. This wave of book removals, driven by House Bill 1069, invokes deep concerns regarding freedom of speech and educational integrity. The bill, passed in 2023, permits any parent
The political landscape in Washington is abuzz with contention as House Republicans push back against the Biden-Harris administration's proposed changes to federal education regulations. Specifically, these changes would allow illegal immigrants to benefit from Department of Education programs like
School leaders face a multifaceted challenge when deciding on technology needs for their districts. Not only must they choose apps and devices that will benefit education, but they must also create and maintain a secure, creative environment conducive to learning. Transparent communication between
The ongoing struggles of Illinois public schools to overcome learning loss in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic serve as a focal point of the broader educational landscape. School districts across west-central Illinois are employing various strategies to bridge the educational gaps that were
