
Illinois Graduation Rate Reaches 15-Year High
Illinois' high school graduation rate has reached its highest point in 15 years, according to the 2025 Illinois Report Card released by state officials.
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Illinois' high school graduation rate has reached its highest point in 15 years, according to the 2025 Illinois Report Card released by state officials.

A Salt Lake County school facing potential closure has been named one of Utah's top 10 elementary schools in new rankings based on academic performance.

A new study reveals that a school district's cellphone ban led to a 2-3 percentile rise in test scores after an initial spike in disciplinary issues.

A Utah legislative audit found 95% of 22 reviewed school library books contain sexual content, prompting recommendations for stricter book selection policies.

A longtime kindergarten teacher in the Blue Valley School District was fired for violating a "physical restraint" policy, sparking community outcry and debate over school regulations.

Facing budget cuts and school closures, Washington superintendents from both wealthy and poor districts are uniting to demand a major overhaul of the state's K-12 funding system.

A new Yale University meta-analysis of 40 studies found that social and emotional learning (SEL) programs improve student academic scores by 4 percentile points.

Scottsbluff Public Schools hosted its inaugural "Bearcats Meet at the 50" event, connecting high school seniors with kindergarteners to foster mentorship and community.

The Nassau County School District has named 17 outstanding educators as its 2025 Teachers of the Year, recognizing their excellence and innovation.

Parents and educators are raising alarms over widespread student distraction caused by school-issued devices, despite personal phone bans, prompting calls for stricter classroom tech policies.

An Aspen High School junior's survey found nearly 74% of female students feel overwhelmed daily, prompting her to launch a mental health initiative.

Columbia Public Schools is ending its remote learning program for snow days, citing a new Missouri state law that provides more flexibility for weather closures.