Education Policy

education

In most U.S. states, the state superintendent of public instruction is the chief elected or appointed official overseeing the state’s public school system. This role sets poli...

education

The K–12 education system encompasses publicly funded schooling from kindergarten through 12th grade, serving students from approximately age 5 to age 18. It is the primary de...

education

The K–12 education system encompasses the publicly funded schools that serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade in the United States. It includes elementary school...

civil-rights-history

In the late summer of 1957, Little Rock, Arkansas, became the stage for a defining confrontation over school desegregation. After the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1954 decision in Bro...

people

A.J. Balukoff is a civic figure known for involvement in education, business, and public service. This profile explains his background, career milestones, and areas of activity...

education

Across school districts in the United States, art programs are being cut from schools at measurable rates, with documented effects on course offerings, student engagement, and p...

education

Across U.S. school districts, arts education faces sustained pressure, with enrollment, course offerings, and staffing in music, visual arts, theater, and dance declining in man...

education

National Teacher Appreciation Day is a steady annual observance that highlights the contributions of educators in the United States. It is typically observed on the Tuesday of t...

governance

The main function of a school board is to set and oversee the policies that govern a public school district, ensuring it delivers public education in line with state law and com...

biography

Gwen Graham is an American attorney, educator, and former U.S. Representative known for a career spanning education, public policy, and nonpartisan civic engagement. This profil...