The lawsuit involves a first grader who allegedly received a punishment for giving a Black Lives Matter drawing to an African American classmate.

Achievement is still lower for kids who were toddlers during the pandemic—even though they didn't experience school closures.

A Wisconsin school district wouldn't allow first graders to sing "Rainbowland," a song about acceptance. Melissa Tempel, a teacher, complained publicly about the decision and was eventually fired.

Incoming first-graders offered advice to students starting first grade this year. Many students said they were nervous on their first day but made friends quickly. Reading, math and making friends ...