Just as we work to help all schools continuously improve, it’s essential that we take time to celebrate schools as they make great gains for students,” officials said.

The Trump administration has made a rapid succession of hires and decisions at the Department of Education that could spur profound changes in how schools operate and children learn. Here’s what to know.

The deadline to opt out of the IBR plan is Oct. 21, 2025. Borrowers who wish to opt out must contact their loan servicer and confirm that they do not want to receive loan forgiveness. Doing so can help avoid potential state tax liabilities, since the federal tax exemption for forgiven student debt is set to expire at the end of 2025.

The state Department of Education is checking its Educational Freedom Account enrollments quarterly after an audit found dozens of instances of duplicate enrollment in a public school, agency officials told lawmakers on Thursday.

Following 'concerning declines' in test scores on a national assessment, Maine's Department of Education has new action plans for instruction.

The Arkansas Department of Education has launched a website to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, providing resources for students, families, and educators to explore the state's role in American history.