Rachel Holloway is a public affairs correspondent specializing in civil liberties, public employment, and education policy. She reports on issues at the intersection of free speech, professional conduct, and institutional governance.
20 published articles
Don Austin is stepping down as superintendent of the Palo Alto Unified School District after eight years, a move described as a "mutual decision."
Students at two Maryland high schools walked out of class Friday to protest federal immigration policies, facing alleged disciplinary threats from one school's administration.
A $2.8 billion plan to close 20 Philadelphia schools faces intense criticism from City Council, parents, and teachers over concerns about student impact.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Dallas, Manor, and North East ISDs over student walkouts protesting immigration policy, alleging districts did not prevent them.
A Chicago-area teacher with a 14-year career has resigned after a two-word Facebook post supporting ICE sparked intense community backlash and political condemnation.
The Paradise Valley Unified School District board voted unanimously to fire Superintendent Dr. Todd Cummings for untruthfulness, incompetence, and unprofessional conduct.
Plainfield Community Schools has warned students they will face truancy and potential suspension if they participate in a planned walkout protest against federal immigration policy.
After 16 years of state supervision, the Youngstown City School District is pushing for local control, citing academic progress despite not meeting all state benchmarks.
An administrator at Knolls Vista Elementary in Moses Lake is on leave as the school district investigates allegations of professional misconduct.
The Syracuse City School Board is holding a public hearing to decide on the removal of Commissioner Twiggy Billue over a school visit incident.
Judson ISD Superintendent Milton “Rob” Fields III has been placed on paid administrative leave following a chaotic board meeting where a vote for his removal was passed and later rescinded.
Harford County Public Schools faces a leadership crisis after its superintendent was placed on leave and the board president resigned following an investigation.
The Chippewa Falls school board's hiring of Dr. Brad Saron as superintendent has sparked concern, with one board member voting against the decision.
The Syracuse City School Board has voted to begin removal proceedings against member Cherylene “Twiggy” Billue just weeks after her re-election.
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services found Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 violated multiple state regulations following an incident where a teacher restrained a student.
Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood has proposed closing and consolidating schools like Zachary Taylor Elementary and Liberty High School to address a $188 million budget
A newly appointed Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board member has resigned just hours after taking her oath of office, citing the role's demanding time commitment.
Minneapolis Public Schools and its teachers union have reached a tentative contract agreement, averting a strike that was set to begin Tuesday.
A new Turning Point USA club at Royal Oak High School has led to a 270-student walkout and allegations of harassment, creating a tense campus climate.
Voters in Mid-Michigan delivered a mixed decision on school funding, with four districts passing bond measures for improvements while three others rejected major tax proposals.
