For more than four decades, the National Blue Ribbon Schools program has helped hundreds of schools gain national recognition, opportunities to fundraise, and hire the best teachers in the profession.

The Trump administration has threatened to withhold federal funds from public schools that have diversity, equity and inclusion programs. In a letter to state leaders across the country, the U.S.

The plan, part of the Republican domestic policy bill, includes all but the wealthiest families. But states must opt in, which could limit its reach. By Sarah Mervosh and Dana Goldstein Congress has ...