Houston's largest school district starts the year with fewer students and ongoing controversies under state control, including teacher reassignments and a new standardized curriculum.

The Houston community is seeking answers following the death of Marshall Middle School student Landon Payton, scrutinizing the school's emergency response, while his family strives for closure amid their loss.

The Kids in the Park program offers up to four years of rental aid for eligible families in St. Louis Park, seeking to reduce housing instability among schoolchildren.

A Houston Chronicle report highlights the tragic finding of an abandoned newborn, underlining the lack of awareness of Texas' Safe Haven law which allows parents to surrender infants without legal consequences.

Rice County's Baby Talk program wins a Minnesota award for its innovative support to new parents, offering free educational sessions for over two decades.

An evaluation by NORC at the University of Chicago finds Tempe's city-run preschool program, Tempe PRE, significantly boosts kindergarten readiness and supports local families.

Katy ISD has implemented a new cell phone policy restricting device use, aiming to lessen distractions and improve learning, alongside introducing Chromebooks for students.

Houston residents volunteer to clean schools post-Hurricane Beryl, highlighting dissatisfaction with HISD's preparedness and maintenance amidst staff cuts.

Alameda County opens its first new high school in 50 years, Emerald High, with modern facilities, anticipating future expansions and a focus on wellness.

San Diego Unified School District has opened for the 2024-25 academic year, focusing on academic rigor, extracurricular activities, and social-emotional support for its 95,000 students.

Irvine hosts a Splash-In Movie & Evening Recreation Swim event on August 24, inviting families to swim and watch "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center.

Pro-Palestinian UChicago graduates received their degrees after a delay due to their protest activities. They faced setbacks, while controversy over the issue persists among students and community members.

Brooklyn Park Police are hosting an internet safety education session for adults on August 15, 2024, featuring speaker Alison Feigh from the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center.