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Laurie and Ken have three children, one of whom is a transgender male. They knew early on that their child did not conform to his assigned gender, but weren’t sure how to address it. Read more

Housing instability can lead to high student turnover at schools, which has implications far beyond the classroom setting. Read more

Multiple layers from the 2014 NTA have been incorporated into the Commons and these maps show how the data is useful to communities looking to make transportation decisions. Read more

New guidance from the Office of Civil Rights in the US Department of Education now makes it clear that states, school districts, and schools must make education resources equally available to all students without regard to race, color, or national origin. Read more