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U.S. childhood vaccination rates are falling, raising concerns about the return of preventable diseases. New data let parents compare immunization levels at their own schools nationwide.

Despite broad acknowledgment of slavery as America’s original sin, many U.S. schools still treat it superficially, raising questions about curriculum gaps, politics and historical denial

Washington University surgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital have successfully performed the first fully robotic liver transplant in the U.S., marking a major milestone in surgical innovation.

The U.S. Education Department is partnering with conservative groups to develop new “patriotic” civics lessons, raising concerns among critics about politicization of classroom content.

House Democrats say Education Department staff blocked their entry during a planned visit, escalating partisan tensions over oversight and transparency in higher education policy.

Washington, Vermont and Maine have enacted laws requiring textured hair education in all cosmetology schools, joining five other states advancing inclusive, culturally competent beauty training.

FLAD participated in NAFSA 2023, the world’s largest international education fair, in Washington, D.C., showcasing Portugal’s academic opportunities and strengthening global partnerships.

The U.S. Education Department has launched a civil rights investigation into DC Public Schools, examining allegations that disabled students were denied required services and supports.

U.S. public education spending in 2025 shows rising per-pupil costs and expanding total outlays, according to new Education Data Initiative figures tracking nationwide investment trends.

A new analysis of global test scores shows U.S. students lagging behind peers in math and reading, raising concerns about economic competitiveness and education policy.

The Washington Post analyzed every U.S. county to determine the best places to raise a family, weighing schools, safety, housing, and opportunity in a sweeping, data-driven national ranking.

U.S. Education Secretary visited a Lancaster community school, praising its “it takes a village” approach as a model for supporting students’ academic, social and emotional needs.

A new Washington Informer report examines why U.S. schools continue to fail Black students, highlighting systemic bias, funding gaps, and policies that widen achievement and discipline disparities.

Massachusetts and Washington State are emerging leaders in trauma-sensitive education, pioneering school-wide approaches to address ACEs and support students’ mental health nationwide.

A new Washington University study finds heart disease gaps widening across U.S. communities, with low-income and rural populations facing rising risks despite overall medical advances.

The Trump administration has excluded nursing and teaching degrees from its list of “professional” programs, raising concerns about federal support, career pathways, and the value placed on essential public service professions.

Experts warn chronic understaffing at a key U.S. education statistics agency is slowing vital data collection, threatening policymakers’ ability to track learning loss and guide recovery efforts.

A U.S. judge is poised to block a Trump-era directive targeting the removal of so-called “gender ideology” from state sex education programs, citing legal concerns and potential rights violations.

Federal employees have filed a lawsuit against the Education Department, alleging partisan bias in shutdown-related emails that they say pressured staff and violated federal worker protections.

The Education Department has moved to reinstate recently fired attorneys as its civil rights office struggles with a mounting complaint backlog, raising concerns over staffing and enforcement.