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June 28, 2017

John Stossel: Why haven't America's schools improved?

Every year, almost every industry improves.

June 27, 2017

Supreme Court playground ruling feeds school voucher debate

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and other proponents of school voucher programs are praising a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that said a Lutheran church was wrongly denied a state grant for its preschool playground.

June 26, 2017

The Latest: DeVos weighs in on Supreme Court church decision

The Latest on the Supreme Court ruling for a Missouri church (all times local): 1:15 p.m. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is praising a Supreme Court decision that found the state of Missouri violated the First Amendment by denying public money to a church for a playground solely because of its religious status.

June 26, 2017

Supreme Court rules for Missouri church in playground case

The Supreme Court has ruled that churches have the same right as other charitable groups to seek state money for new playground surfaces and other non-religious needs.

June 20, 2017

Chicago Public Schools borrows $275M to fulfill pension duty

Chicago Public Schools says it has taken out a $275 million short-term loan so it can meet its obligations with the teachers' pension fund by a June 30 deadline.

June 20, 2017

Arizona court overturns in-state tuition for DREAMers

The Arizona Court of Appeals says young immigrants granted deferred deportation status under a program started by former President Barack Obama are not eligible for lower in-state college tuition.

June 19, 2017

Indiana Christian school at center of LGBT voucher debate

The Lighthouse Christian Academy promises to provide an exemplary education, a caring atmosphere and service to God — but not for everyone.

June 15, 2017

The end of the valedictorian? Schools rethink class rankings

At many American high schools, the graduation-day tradition of crowning a valedictorian is becoming a thing of the past.

June 7, 2017

4 Indiana schools win reprieve to add voucher students

Four underperforming private schools won approval Wednesday to accept more students who receive vouchers under Indiana's school choice program, benefiting from a new law that provides a second chance at avoiding penalties.

June 6, 2017

DeVos non-committal on private school LGBT discrimination

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says that schools receiving federal money should follow federal law, but she would not commit to banning discrimination against LGBT students.