SocietyNew Back-to-School Changes in 2026: What You Need to Know

The U.S. school year is increasingly rolling out over two months, with some schools opening in mid-July and others waiting until September. At least nine schools in Florida, Georgia and Colorado are using a specialized drone to help protect students during an active-shooter situation. A new Pew Research Center poll finds nearly eight in 10 Americans support banning phones in class for middle and high school students.