Isaac Thornton is a national correspondent covering education policy and civil liberties. He specializes in issues at the intersection of law and education, including free speech for educators and student rights.
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Boston officials have proposed a plan to close three schools and reconfigure three others by the 2027-28 school year, aiming to improve academic quality.
The Harlem School District is weighing a plan to close two elementary schools, Olson Park and Maple, to address a budget deficit exceeding $3 million.
A strike at Harrisburg Area Community College was averted after the faculty union and college administration reached a tentative agreement following a multi-year negotiation process.
New York City public and Catholic schools will close on Tuesday, November 11, for Veterans Day, part of a full academic calendar with numerous holidays and recesses.
Oklahoma State University police are investigating an incident where a student was filmed scattering materials from a conservative group's table on campus.
Salem-Keizer Public Schools is preparing for at least $25 million in budget cuts for the next school year, adding to the $75 million reduced last year.
Preliminary election results show a major shake-up for the Mesa County D51 school board, with two incumbents trailing challengers by thousands of votes.
A California elementary school, nominated for a top national award for closing achievement gaps, held its own celebration after the federal program was abruptly canceled.
A Cobb County judge has overturned the expulsion of a middle school student, ruling the district misinterpreted its own policy when it punished him for warning friends of a threat.
The 2025 South Carolina School Report Cards reveal mixed results for the Lowcountry, with Dorchester Two leading, Charleston showing gains, and Berkeley facing challenges.
Twin brothers David and Jonathan Lederer have filed a federal lawsuit against Columbia University, alleging the school fosters a hostile antisemitic environment.
The Anchorage School District's proposal to close two elementary schools is facing strong opposition from parents, with major concerns about the impact on special education.
The Kansas State Department of Education has asked the federal government for a waiver to merge state and federal school accountability systems into one model.
Six public schools in Saginaw and Genesee counties have been named among the top 100 in Michigan, with Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy ranking 5th statewide.
Conservative group Blexit visited Bowie State University to recruit Black voters but was met with widespread reluctance and disinterest from students.
An Indiana high school canceled its production of the musical "Between the Lines" just two weeks before opening, citing inappropriate content and sparking a debate.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a plan for universal before- and after-school care at 20 hub schools during the city's first State of the Schools address.
A movement to split Utah's massive Granite School District is gaining momentum, fueled by parent concerns over representation and district size.
A Dallas high school principal is on leave and under investigation after holding a meeting where Black students were reportedly blamed for the school's academic rating.
California is launching a $10 million initiative to redesign its high schools, using successful models like CART High to combat student disengagement.
