Homeschooling requirements by state
Everything filed under for parents in our schools coverage, the 30 reports filed on it so far.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Trump Administration Proposes Making Head Start Parent Engagement Optional
The Trump administration has proposed making key Head Start parent and family engagement requirements optional.
Delaware proposes five-tier school accountability framework
Delaware's education department has unveiled a five-tier accountability framework, proposing state intervention for low-performing schools.
New York Schools Named in Nearly 2,000 Abuse Claims
A New York state law opened a window for survivors to sue over past child sexual abuse.
Memphis Schools State Takeover Lawsuit Heads to Court
A federal judge will hear arguments on whether a state-appointed board can take control of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
California Approves 31 Teacher Training Programs for Early Literacy
California's State Board of Education approved 31 training programs for elementary teachers in early literacy, funded by $200 million.
Sac State President Defends Black Honors College
Sacramento State University President Luke Wood discusses the school's Black Honors College.
Private School Vouchers Can Strip Disability Rights, Advocates Warn
A Cincinnati family was told their granddaughter with Rett syndrome could no longer attend a private school using a state disability voucher.
Austin Mayor Proposes Parent Petition to Block State Takeover
Mayor Kirk Watson releases a plan to close two failing middle schools via a parent petition.
U.S. Education Department Releases State Decision-Making Playbook
The U.S. Department of Education has launched a 'Learning Agenda Playbook' to help state education agencies set goals and make data-driven policy...
School Vaccine Data Access Varies Widely by State
Access to school-level student vaccination rates, a key indicator for measles outbreak risk, depends on where families live.
New York Schools Shift From Novels to Excerpts, Citing Exam Preparation
New York teachers report a decline in novel reading in classrooms, attributing it to curriculum mandates focused on state test preparation.
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.
Trump Administration Proposes English-Only Head Start Rule
A federal proposal would eliminate bilingual support requirements for Head Start, a change program leaders say would harm dual language learners.
State AI Guidance Leaves Teachers Struggling with Cheating
A Chalkbeat review finds most state guidance for AI in schools avoids concrete steps to stop cheating, leaving teachers to spend their own money on...
Denver Schools Avoid Closure After Ratings
Four Denver schools avoided closure after improving their state ratings, a result of a district policy targeting persistently low-performing campuses.
Philadelphia school admissions delayed to October 5
Philadelphia's selective school admissions process is postponed to October 5, 2026, due to a delay in official state test scores.
New Jersey teachers adapt as immigration arrests rise
Teachers in New Jersey are adjusting their classroom strategies to support immigrant students as federal immigration arrests in the state have surged.
Colorado districts lose transgender athlete lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from eight Colorado school districts and charter schools challenging state transgender athlete protections.
Michigan offers direct college admissions
A Michigan program automatically admits high school students to 20 state colleges based on their transcripts, eliminating essays and recommendations.