Washington — President-elect Donald Trump has selected for some of the top roles in his administration controversial picks who may not win universal support from Republican senators. He can only ...

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As classes resume tomorrow after winter break, recess remains broken in public schools across New York City. Every minute of ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. As students across California return to their classrooms, they will step back into ...

"The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session." – Article II, ...

With some of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet and other presumptive nominees facing an uncertain path to confirmation, some Republicans have considered embracing recess appointments to allow ...

Author offers tips on how to fight for your child's recess "They need fresh air," says mom. "And it's up to us, as parents, to fight for their right to take a break." More and more researchers, ...

Elementary school students in Florida are now guaranteed 20 minutes of recess each day — something many kids lacked before a new state law took effect during the summer. Florida’s law and similar ...

It's recess time at Ruby Bridges Elementary School and a third-grader is pummeling a plastic tetherball with focused intensity. He's playing at one of more than a half-dozen recess play stations on ...

Recess is probably one of the most exciting parts of being in elementary school. It's usually a time for kids to let loose a little bit and play. But taking away recess time is often used as ...

Schools are back in session, and they're rushing to catch children up after as much as 18 months outside of classrooms. Districts are expected to spend billions of dollars on accelerated learning ...