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Enrolment Decline And Its Budget Consequences
California · United States
Nevada Clark County
United States · 1950s (legislative district)
Superintendent Contracts And Buyouts
California · California Education Code
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CPS Watchdog Clears Hilario Dominguez of Misconduct Allegations
The Chicago Public Schools watchdog found no actionable misconduct in its inquiry into allegations against former teacher and school board candidate Hilario Dominguez, a decision he calls vindication.
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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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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.
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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.'
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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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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.
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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.
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LAUSD, other large districts weigh school closures
Los Angeles Unified and other major districts are considering school closures and consolidations for the 2026-27 year due to persistent enrollment declines.
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Tennessee Schools Miss Canceled Farm-to-School Grant
A federal grant that helped Tennessee schools buy local food was eliminated in 2025. New USDA programs offer equipment funding but lack direct food purchasing support, leaving districts struggling with higher costs.
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Educator Argues Hobbies Are Essential for School Leaders
A former school superintendent writes that educators must regularly become beginners at new skills to stay connected to the student experience.
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Denver school board approves $1,000-an-hour law firm contract
The Denver school board approved a contract with an outside law firm costing up to $1,000 per hour for legal advice, a move criticized as too expensive.
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EEOC Proposes Ending EEO-5 Reporting for School Districts
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has proposed ending the EEO-5 reporting requirement for school districts with 100 or more employees.
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New York and Los Angeles Schools Ban Student AI Use
The nation's two largest school districts have banned student use of artificial intelligence tools for the 2026-27 school year.
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Denver School Board Faces Antisemitic Language Allegations
Denver Public Schools' superintendent and board president allege Vice President Monica Hunter used antisemitic language about a Jewish colleague.
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AI Bias in Schools Demands New Testing Before Contracts
An expert argues school districts must implement mandatory bias testing for AI educational tools before purchase.
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New York and Los Angeles ban student AI tools for 2026-27
The nation's two largest school districts, New York City and Los Angeles Unified, have announced year-long bans on student-facing generative AI tools.
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Federal Agencies Warn Two Kansas Districts
The U.S. Departments of Justice and Education are taking enforcement action against two Kansas school districts, Olathe and Shawnee Mission, over their gender-inclusive policies.
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Indiana districts seek tax hikes in record referendums
Voters in a record number of Indiana communities face November referendums on raising property taxes for schools, forced by new state tax reforms.
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School Closures' Financial Savings Questioned by Research
New research examining California school closures suggests the expected financial savings from district consolidations may be smaller than anticipated.
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Districts alter LGBTQ+ policies under federal investigations
Several school districts are revising policies on gender support plans and student privacy following investigations by the U.S.