A new national poll shows public opinion swings on vouchers, charters and more....

Minecraft, one of the most popular video games in the world, is touted for its educational possibilities. But is that potential really accessible to all?

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After Arizona banned a Mexican-American studies curriculum in Tucson, Ariz., ethnic studies courses have taken root in districts across the country.

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4-H is going beyond the county fair, offering kids workshops on how to navigate the romantic world and form healthy dating habits.

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Since 2014, sexual assault investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights are up nearly 500 percent in elementary, middle and high schools across the country.

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Facing down competition from charters and choice, the Grand Rapids Public Schools are responding with new initiatives and higher student achievement.

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Real estate agents, knowingly or not, can sway families' opinions on schools. So, school officials in Pasadena, Calif., decided to ask agents to help build a better district image.

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The education secretary will allow competition for servicing student loans; new concerns over affirmative action; Public Service Loan Forgiveness in question, and more in our weekly roundup.

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A one-of-a-kind museum that honors some of the nation's most accomplished teachers has given Emporia Kansas the title of "Teacher Town USA."

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The Advanced Placement program has scored a win for diversity with the help of Silicon Valley.

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Secretary DeVos announces the president's donation, a report on good jobs without a college degree, college tuition goes down and more education news.

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In a world of fake news and junk science, how do science teachers help their students distinguish fact from fiction?

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The NBA's all-time leading scorer talks about the importance of STEM and his education foundation, and its support for a science camp for public school children in Los Angeles.

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Five teachers were inducted into the National Teacher Hall of Fame this year and NPR's Claudio Sanchez sat down with them to get their take on what it means to be a teacher.

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In a wired world, summer camp is one of the last phone-free zones. But campers, staff and especially parents don't always appreciate the message.

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The education secretary has longstanding ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, which backs school choice policies coast to coast.

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For wearing their hair in braids, two teenagers were threatened with suspension at their charter school. Similar incidents show that strict dress codes can punish students for their racial identity.

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Defrauded students speak out against DeVos' regulatory walkback, and more in our weekly roundup.

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