A federal appeals court has denied the Trump administration’s request to block the release of millions in grants aimed at addressing the shortage of mental health workers in schools. These grants, established by Congress following the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, are intended to help schools hire more counselors, psychologists, and social workers, particularly…

School districts face significant challenges in aligning financial and academic goals due to barriers such as short-term thinking, siloed decision-making, and staff turnover. According to the EdWeek Research Center report, which surveyed 223 educators, 71% identified federal funding uncertainty as a major obstacle. The report outlines six actionable steps for districts, including adopting outcomes-based contracts…

The abrupt termination of federal grants for school mental health services has left many initiatives in jeopardy. Ian Levy, an assistant professor of school counseling at Rutgers University, expressed disappointment, commenting: “The grant funding would have ended in five years, but the work of the grant would have lived well beyond the period.” The U.S….

In a recent meeting, Newark students presented their research on pressing school infrastructure issues, including inadequate heating and mental health stigmas, to the school board. Cidell Torto, a junior at Science Park High School, emphasized the need for spaces where students can “take a breather.” The Youth Power Action Coalition, organized by the Gem Project,…

Following a U.K. Supreme Court ruling which found that religious education (RE) and collective worship in Northern Ireland schools have failed to comply with human rights law, Minister for Education Paul Givan has issued guidance to school leaders insisting that “both Religious Education and collective worship continue to be a legal requirement,” and that the…

The Trump administration’s initiative to overturn longstanding school desegregation orders is encountering resistance from U.S. District Judge Dee Drell in Louisiana. The Concordia Parish school system and state officials filed an appeal after Drell rejected their attempt to dismiss a desegregation case dating back to 1965, which was initiated by Black families seeking access to…