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Federal
Moms for Liberty Co-Founder Would Be 'Honored' to Be Trump's Education Secretary
The conservative education activist is "as much in the mix as anyone," according to a former GOP congressional staffer.
Families & the Community
Opinion
The 3 Secrets to Better Parent-Teacher Communication
Teachers and parents rarely receive guidance on how to effectively communicate. Here’s what two experienced educators recommend.
Student Well-Being
Parents Want Cellphones in the Classroom. Here's Why
More than three-quarters of parents whose children have cellphones said they want their children to take them to school for emergencies.
School Climate & Safety
The Georgia School Shooting May Accelerate the Backlash to Cellphone Bans
Emotional texts exchanged during the Apalachee High shooting have reopened the question of cellphones in schools.
Law & Courts
How Moms for Liberty's Legal Strategy Has Upended Title IX Rules for Schools
The grassroots group's tactic is confounding schools across the country trying to keep up with which Title IX rules apply to them.
Federal
Photos
PHOTOS: Behind the Scenes at the Moms for Liberty National Summit
Former President Trump was a keynote the final night—and said little about schools.
Federal
At Moms for Liberty National Summit, Trump Hardly Mentions Education
In a "fireside chat" with a co-founder of the parents' rights group, the former president didn't discuss his education policy priorities.
Families & the Community
School Attendance Suffers as Parent Attitudes Shift
Parents are more relaxed about attendance than before the pandemic, district leaders said.
Student Achievement
What the Research Says
Socioeconomic Status Matters in Student Achievement—But It’s Not Everything
Data suggests that a significant portion of the achievement gap could be tied to socioeconomic status.
Federal
Trump Will Return to Moms for Liberty Summit as Keynote Speaker
At the group's 2023 meeting, the former president pledged to eliminate the Education Department and have parents elect principals.
Special Education
AI's Potential in Special Education: What Teachers and Parents Think
A report examines parents' and educators' perspectives on AI use for students with disabilities.
School & District Management
When Schools Charge for Meals and Field Trips, Parents Often Pay Transaction Fees
Paying bills online is easy, but comes at a significant cost for low-income families in particular, a new federal report shows.
Student Well-Being
The Influential Allies These Schools Are Enlisting to Boost Attendance
A newly formed group of school districts will rely on the help of their communities to craft absence-fighting strategies.