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June 26, 2017

Supreme Court rules for Missouri church in playground case

The Supreme Court has ruled that churches have the same right as other charitable groups to seek state money for new playground surfaces and other non-religious needs.

June 20, 2017

Chicago Public Schools borrows $275M to fulfill pension duty

Chicago Public Schools says it has taken out a $275 million short-term loan so it can meet its obligations with the teachers' pension fund by a June 30 deadline.

June 20, 2017

Arizona court overturns in-state tuition for DREAMers

The Arizona Court of Appeals says young immigrants granted deferred deportation status under a program started by former President Barack Obama are not eligible for lower in-state college tuition.

June 19, 2017

Indiana Christian school at center of LGBT voucher debate

The Lighthouse Christian Academy promises to provide an exemplary education, a caring atmosphere and service to God — but not for everyone.

June 15, 2017

The end of the valedictorian? Schools rethink class rankings

At many American high schools, the graduation-day tradition of crowning a valedictorian is becoming a thing of the past.

June 7, 2017

4 Indiana schools win reprieve to add voucher students

Four underperforming private schools won approval Wednesday to accept more students who receive vouchers under Indiana's school choice program, benefiting from a new law that provides a second chance at avoiding penalties.

June 6, 2017

DeVos non-committal on private school LGBT discrimination

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says that schools receiving federal money should follow federal law, but she would not commit to banning discrimination against LGBT students.

May 31, 2017

Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ May 31 The New York Times on Donald Trump working with world leaders: The tectonic plates of Europe are shifting, and President Trump is at the heart of this upheaval.

May 29, 2017

Old South monument backers embrace "Confederate Catechism"

Sometimes it seems like Confederate monument supporters are using a different history book than others, and they are.

May 23, 2017

US households owe record amount, topping pre-recession peak

U.S. household debt reached a record high in the first three months of this year, topping the previous peak reached in 2008.