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A public policy dispute has erupted between Baltimore's mayor and the city's state's attorney over the effectiveness of a key juvenile diversion program.
A new report from the University of Utah finds that nearly half of the state's third-graders are not reading at grade level, prompting calls for new solutions.
Gannon University and citizen group Keep Our Library Public have reached a settlement in a lawsuit over library space, reducing the university's lease to 10 years.
The West Virginia Board of Education has approved the closure of 15 schools across six counties due to severe financial deficits and declining enrollment.
The Ballmer Group has pledged up to $1.7 billion over ten years to add 10,000 free preschool slots in Washington, nearly doubling the state's program.
The University of Alabama has announced the creation of a new School of Leadership and Policy, designed to train future public servants and policymakers.
Minnesota schools are facing a severe student mental health crisis, with a counselor-to-student ratio double the national recommendation as federal funds expire.
A proposal to consolidate Vermont's 119 school districts into 13 is facing widespread public opposition, with parents calling the plan rushed and dangerous.
A proposal to merge many of Ohio's 607 school districts is sparking debate as a potential way to lower property taxes, but education leaders warn of lost local control.
Sioux Falls Thrive, a key community nonprofit, is shutting down its operations this week as the city's school district faces a critical deadline for meal plan applications.
The U.S. is facing a critical shortage of over 3,000 air traffic controllers, a problem worsened by a lack of instructors, leading to safety risks and flight delays.
A University of South Dakota professor has filed a federal lawsuit to block his termination, arguing it violates his free speech rights over social media posts.
