Failures in oversight and long-running declines in student enrollment are plaguing one of America’s most troubled districts.

The debate focused on whether just exposing children to the books in the classroom violates families’ religious beliefs.

Lee: Colorado, Indiana and Delaware show what’s possible by listening to local leaders, thinking creatively and using data to guide improvement.

A Q&A with Sheri Brady, vice president of strategy and program for the Children’s Defense Fund, about the current policy ...