Here’s a look at where the federal benefit programs designed to support them succeed — and where they fall short.

After school and summer programs can enhance academic motivation and increase school attendance, but face access, funding and workforce challenges.

Aviles-Ramos: Imagine how much stronger our cities would be with institutions, businesses and local groups working alongside families and schools.

Boteach: Babies can’t speak for themselves, so families and early childhood advocates are demanding that Congress to invest in our youngest kids.

This is the first civil rights investigation during the second Trump administration to look specifically at high school admissions.

Roehlkepartain: The majority of students feel supported by their families and other adults and safe at school. We shouldn’t ...

About half the children under age 3 who receive screening and intervention for disabilities under IDEA’s part C rely on Medicaid for health care.

Anonymous donor gives Success For All, featured in ‘Sold a Story’ podcast, $13.5 million to add 150 more schools.

As President Donald Trump has ramped up deportations, some immigrant students across New York have been too afraid to attend class in person. In response, some school districts have turned to virtual ...

More than a dozen states have enacted laws banning public school educators from teaching youngsters to read using an approach that’s been popular for decades. The method, known as “three-cueing,” ...

Thousands of restraints and seclusions used on students each year reveal fractured interpretation of Maine law.

Taking dual-credit courses can help high school students build key skills and make finishing college easier, Indiana teacher Jill Cali said.