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How war and years of lost education have devastated Syrian children — and what can be done to help

By PBS News Hour

More than a third of schools in Syria have closed since the war began six years ago; a recent report found more than 1.7 million children and youth are not attending classes. David Miliband of the International Rescue Committee joins…

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Senate votes to end Obama school accountability rules

By Maria Danilova, Associated Press

Republicans argue the regulations were an example of federal overreach. Democrats said they provided important safeguards for vulnerable groups of students.

Senate overturns Obama-era rule on teacher training

By Associated Press

Senators voted 59-40 on Wednesday in favor of rescinding regulations governing teacher training issued by the Department of Education in October.

Student reporters highlight the struggles and triumphs of ‘New Americans’

By Adelyn Baxter

In "New Americans," more than 30 videos highlight the struggles and triumphs of recent arrivals to the U.S. and their families.

Analysis reveals racial disparities in school arrests

By Evie Blad and Alex Harwin, Education Week

In 43 states and the District of Columbia, black students are arrested at school at disproportionately high levels, an analysis of federal data by the Education Week Research Center finds. And one reason may be that black students are more…

Dutch creator of Miffy the rabbit, Dick Bruna, dies at 89

By Lorna Baldwin

The rabbit, known as Miffy in English, first came to life 62 years ago. Today, Miffy books have sold more than 85 million copies in more than 50 languages.

Column: How I learned my own value as a black male teacher

By Ricky House

I can count on one hand the number of black men who have taught me in a classroom setting and that is not okay.

DeVos confirmed as education secretary as Pence breaks tie

By Maria Danilova, Associated Press

The Senate has confirmed school choice activist Betsy DeVos as Education secretary, with Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie.

DeVos moves closer to confirmation as education secretary

By Maria Danilova, Associated Press

Betsy DeVos moved closer toward confirmation as education secretary Friday after clearing a major hurdle in the Senate, even as Democrats and labor unions fervently sought another Republican vote against her.