Troy Closson, who reports on education at The Times, discusses how he covers the largest school system in the country.

Helix High School students perform remarkably on basically every academic indicator – and have for years. What’s behind their success?

Vaccination is even more important during crisis. “Children who are not well fed are very fragile,” as malnutrition weakens immunity.

A new Sapien Labs study found that young people in Ghana and Nigeria are much more able to function than those in the U.S.

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Lawmakers decided not to vote on a bill Tuesday that would restrict food assistance eligibility requirements for Kentuckians.

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California is strengthening civics education as America marks its 250th birthday. Teachers have to navigate a polarized political environment as they guide lessons on the Constitution.

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