French Prime Minister Defiant in School Sexual Violence Inquiry
François Bayrou’s popularity has plunged as his word is doubted on events at a Catholic school to which he had several ties.
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A.I. Starting in Pre-K Would Be an ‘Unmitigated Disaster’
You’re reading the Jessica Grose newsletter, for Times subscribers only. A journalist and novelist offers her perspective on the American family, culture, politics and the way we live now. Get it with a Times subscription.A few weeks ago, my ears …
Federal School Voucher Proposal Advances, a Milestone for Conservatives
A provision in the House Republican budget bill would provide public money for private education and home-schooling, something many Democratic-led states have resisted.
In Trump’s America, Every Parent and Child for Themselves
Last week, President Trump introduced the Special Education Simplified Funding Program as part of his 2026 budget proposal. The president’s budget isn’t binding, but it suggests that the way the administration proposes to allocate funds to the states …
Has America Given Up on Children’s Learning?
What happened to learning as a national priority? For decades, both Republicans and Democrats strove to be seen as champions of student achievement. Politicians believed pushing for stronger reading and math skills wasn’t just a responsibility, it …
With Acts of Subversion, Some Russians Fight Propaganda in Schools
Three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, antiwar parents and some teachers say they are going to great lengths to shield children from state-mandated patriotic education classes.
Not All Students Go to College. We Need to Make That OK.
For years, America’s approach to education has been guided by an overly simplistic formula: 4+4 — the idea that students need four years of high school and four years of college to succeed in life. Even with this prevailing emphasis on college …
New York May Weaken Its Oversight Over Religious Schools
A potential last-minute addition to the state budget would amount to a major victory for Hasidic Jewish leaders.
Ex-School Athletic Director Gets 4 Months in Jail for Racist Deepfake Recording
Dazhon Darien, 32, who worked at Pikesville High School in Baltimore County, pleaded guilty to disturbing school operations.
New York Bans Smartphones in Schools, Joining National Movement
Gov. Kathy Hochul argued that the “bell-to-bell” ban — which restricts the devices during class, lunch and other parts of school — would help prevent disruption and cyberbullying.