In the United States, education is primarily under the purview of the states. Although the federal government has taken a larger role since the creation of the Department of Education in 1979 and the ...

A new California law requiring students to be up-to-date on vaccinations before enrolling in public schools was put into place July 1, and this school year is the first to witness its implementation.

The 1989 Charlottesville education summit was a critical point in the development of the movement for standards-based accountability in public education. Here is how it fits into the broader picture.

The National Science Education Standards are designed to guide our nation toward a scientifically literate society. Founded in exemplary practice and research, the Standards describe a vision of the ...

NEW YORK, October 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Economics is everywhere these days -- and our policies and understanding around them are evolving. What students learn about economics is critical to their ...

History teachers strive to show students what the past can tell us about today. But what can state standards on history education teach students about the past, present and how to think critically? A ...

The fall in the standard of education remains worrisome. Critics say graduates and students cannot read and write. Disruption in academic activities due to incessant strikes by university unions has ...

Minnesota's first statewide K-12 health education standards, planned for 2028, face uncertainty after an administrative law ...