Evelyn Reed is a public policy correspondent focused on K-12 education. She covers state board of education decisions, school district performance, and policies affecting students and educators at the local level.
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A lockdown at Westfield High School ended safely on Tuesday after a written threat prompted an extensive, multi-agency police search that found no weapon.
The Fayette County Board of Education is considering changing the 2025-2026 school calendar after numerous snow days, with a proposal to use the Monday after spring break as a makeup day.
The Cedar Rapids school board is considering three sweeping consolidation plans that could close multiple schools and reconfigure grade levels across the district.
Dozens of Chicago-area schools have closed or switched to e-learning as a severe cold advisory brings wind chills as low as -25 degrees to the region.
The Mississippi State Board of Education has taken control of the Wilkinson County School District due to chronic academic failure and financial mismanagement.
Once ranked last in the nation, Mississippi's schools have achieved a remarkable turnaround by focusing on early literacy and teacher support.
The Douglas County School District is considering closing several schools and laying off up to 60 employees to address a $5.2 million budget deficit.
Illinois schools are set for a major transformation in 2026 with new laws affecting junior high credits, AI in classrooms, and school safety training.
New Jersey's Legislature has passed a bill to restrict student cellphone use in public schools, sending the measure to Governor Phil Murphy for his expected signature.
A state audit has identified Wright State and Central State among 10 Ohio universities not fully compliant with a new law mandating the "science of reading."
For the fourth straight year, Tennessee's graduating seniors have maintained a 99% participation rate on the ACT, with the average composite score holding steady at 19.3.
Alabama's K-12 public schools have achieved a collective score of 87 on the state's annual report card, the highest rating since the system began in 2018.
The Dubuque Community School District is reevaluating its future after a $70 million bond measure failed to get the required 60% voter approval for a second time.
Michigan is facing a severe educational crisis with nearly one-third of its students chronically absent from school, a rate higher than its neighbors.
Parents in St. George, Maine, are asking local officials to bar an 8-year-old transgender girl from a youth basketball team, citing fairness and privacy concerns.
Ann Arbor parents are advocating for a complete bell-to-bell cellphone ban in schools, pushing beyond the district's current classroom-focused restrictions.
Wichita Public Schools has completed a three-year, $10.5 million project to install secured entrances in every school, enhancing safety for students and staff.
McKinney ISD is considering a plan to close and repurpose three schools to save an estimated $3 million annually and address a growing student enrollment imbalance.
Jefferson County Public Schools spent $1.73 million in seven months through 17 "ghost" purchasing accounts that lack individual oversight and accountability.
The Morrisville School District in Pennsylvania may be forced to shut down all schools by January 30 due to a four-month-long state budget impasse.
