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Federal special education staff may soon return to work after cuts sparked backlash, but uncertainty remains as lawmakers debate long‑term funding and the future of key support services.
A new U.S. News & World Report ranking highlights Washington’s top 10 high schools, revealing standout campuses across the state for academic performance, equity, and college readiness.
Washington state has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s sweeping Department of Education funding cuts, arguing they are unlawful and threaten vital services for students nationwide.
U.S. law school deans warn that a potential Education Department shutdown could disrupt federal student aid, strain institutional budgets, and force cuts to key academic and support programs.
A new photo gallery highlights hands-on learning at Washington Career and Technical Education Center, showcasing students in high-demand trades and career-focused programs.
Education advocates warn that Trump-era shutdown firings have hollowed out the federal special education office, raising concerns about oversight, services, and protections for vulnerable students.
High‑dosage tutoring is transforming classrooms, boosting achievement and enthusiasm for learning. Now educators are pushing to turn this pandemic‑era intervention into a permanent fixture in schools.
Dunbar High School, a pioneering Black public school in Washington, D.C., is profiled by Britannica for its trailblazing principals, renowned alumni, and enduring role in U.S. educational history.
Graduate School USA, a longtime training ground for federal employees, is set to be sold, raising questions about the future of government workforce development programs.
Foreign student enrollment in the U.S. is undergoing a major shift, as new data reveal changing source countries, fields of study and campus destinations across six key charts.
The U.S. Education Department plans to withhold funds from several Northern Virginia schools, saying their transgender policies may violate federal protections, stirring legal and political backlash.
The Department of Education’s research arm faces steep funding cuts, as DOGE slashes millions from key programs, raising concerns over future studies and student outcomes.
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.