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New York opts into federal school choice tax credit
Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York will join the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, making it the 31st state to participate ahead of a 2027 deadline.
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FCC Proposal to Sunset E-rate Could Shift Broadband Costs to Schools
School leaders warn that a Federal Communications Commission proposal to overhaul or sunset the 30-year-old E-rate program would shift broadband costs to local taxpayers, straining budgets already pressured by declining enrollment.
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Ohio's Chronic Absenteeism Rate Remains High at 23.7%
Ohio's chronic absenteeism rate was 23.7% for the 2025-26 school year, a slight decline but still far above pre-pandemic levels.
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Indiana Launches Anonymous School Safety Tip Line
Indiana will launch a free, 24/7 anonymous school safety tip line in January, while New Jersey begins a review of its statewide school funding formula.
Districts
Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board Approves Six School Closures
The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education has approved a plan to close six schools effective in the 2027-28 school year, citing a decade of steep enrollment decline. The move, which will affect over 1,500 students, is expected to save the district $5 million annually.
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Hillsborough County removes hundreds of books after state pressure
Hillsborough County Public Schools pulled over 600 books for review and permanently removed six, following a 2025 letter from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. This local action occurred as national book bans hit a record high of nearly 12,000 in the 2025-26 school year, with Florida and Texas leading the trend.
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BAMN slate runs for Detroit school board to reverse closures, fire Vitti
A slate of candidates linked to the group By Any Means Necessary is seeking five seats on the Detroit school board to reverse recent small school closures and fire Superintendent Nikolai Vitti. The November election will determine the future of 19 schools identified as financially unsustainable.
- Policy
Jeffco voters to decide $133 million school tax measures
Jeffco voters will decide on two property tax measures in November that would raise $133 million for teacher pay, building repairs, and charter school funding.
- Districts
Federal Investigations Target School Districts Over Abuse Failures
The U.S. Department of Education has launched civil rights investigations into multiple school districts, including New York City and Jefferson County, Colorado, over failures to properly address staff sexual abuse of students, a practice known as 'passing the trash.'
- Students
Study Links Student Mattering to Better Mental Health and Grades
A Georgetown University study of nearly 600 sixth graders in Tulsa finds a stronger sense of mattering-feeling valued and adding value-is linked to lower anxiety, greater school engagement, and modest academic gains, especially among students of color.
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Federal agencies target LAUSD over gender identity policies
The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice are taking action against Los Angeles Unified School District for policies they say violate parental consent laws, part of a broader crackdown on mental health screenings and LGBTQ+ student support.
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Olathe Board of Education approves closure of six schools
The Olathe Public Schools board has voted to close five elementary schools and one middle school at the end of the 2026-27 school year, citing enrollment declines and state funding shortfalls.
- Policy
Federal judge signals end to block on Memphis-Shelby County Schools board
U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw indicated he will lift a temporary injunction blocking a state-appointed oversight board from taking control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, pending a sworn declaration of readiness from the board's chair.
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Colorado Climate Literacy Seal Drives Student Ozone Garden
A student's ozone garden project at Vista Academy highlights the hands-on learning required for Colorado's climate literacy seal.
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Acadience And Dibels
Acadience Reading / Dynamic Indicators of... · University of Oregon
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement (AP) tests · College Board
Appealing A Special Education Decision
Individuals with Disabilities Education... · 34 CFR Part 300
Applying To A Magnet Or Charter
varies by location · varies by state
Arizona
United States of America · Admitted as a state in 1912
Caaspp
California Assessment of Student... · California
California
United States of America · Admitted to the Union in 1850
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Policy
NYC childcare voucher waitlist expansion reaches 10000
New York City will begin issuing free childcare vouchers to 10,000 children from a waitlist exceeding 29,000, the first action on the backlog in 15 months.
Districts
Arkansas School District Consolidation Failed to Save Money
A 20-year study finds Arkansas's school district consolidation, launched in 2004, produced no net cost savings and harmed rural communities.
Students
Trump Administration Proposes Removing Head Start Suspension Protections
A federal rule change proposed by the Trump administration would eliminate nationwide protections against suspending or expelling Head Start preschoolers.
Policy
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pushes SB 13 book removals
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick urges schools to remove nearly 2,200 books, citing a list from a conservative group.
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Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidates Shapiro and Garrity split on school plans
Governor Josh Shapiro and challenger Stacy Garrity offer opposing plans for Pennsylvania's schools and colleges.
Policy
Federal judge blocks Memphis Shelby County Schools state takeover
A federal judge temporarily blocked a state-appointed board from taking over Memphis-Shelby County Schools on July 1.
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BLAQUE Kansas City Prepares Families for Missouri's A-F School Report Cards
BLAQUE Kansas City is preparing families to use Missouri's new A-F school report cards, a transparency tool launched amid widening achievement gaps.
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Chicago School Board Race Offers Contrasting Visions on Funding
Incumbent Ebony DeBerry and challenger Hector Morales offer contrasting visions for funding and arts education in the race for Chicago Board of Education.
Districts
Denver school board member DJ Torres resigns
DJ Torres resigned from the Denver Public Schools board, citing mental health strain from internal conflict. The resignation came as the board prepared to discuss allegations against him and Vice President Monica Hunter.
Policy
Najya Hannah-Jones Challenges Parents' School Choice Decision
A 16-year-old's questioning of her family's decision to leave neighborhood schools for a charter academy highlights the complex trade-offs.
Levels
Glenn Youngkin Advocates for National Education Freedom Tax Credit
Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is promoting a federal Education Freedom Tax Credit to expand school choice.
Students
SAT scores rise for class of 2026 as participation falls
The mean SAT score for the class of 2026 increased 16 points to 1045. Participation fell 2.5% to 1.95 million students, the first decline since 2021.
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