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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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Levels on Desks and Bells: Pre-K and early childhood, Elementary, Middle school, High school, Special education and IEPs and Gifted and talented.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Education Department reinstates 2020 Title IX rules
The U.S. Department of Education has formally rescinded the Biden administration's 2024 Title IX regulations and reinstated the 2020 rules.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Responds to School Segregation Critique
Mayor Mamdani called Nikole Hannah-Jones's essay on NYC school segregation 'devastating' and pledged action via local working groups.
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Trump Administration Proposes Making Head Start Parent Engagement Optional
The Trump administration has proposed making key Head Start parent and family engagement requirements optional.
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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.
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Federal court clears path for Oklahoma Jewish charter school
A federal judge blocked Oklahoma from enforcing its nonsectarian charter school rule.
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New York School Abuse Cases Make Up One in Five Child Victims Act Lawsuits
Nearly one in five Child Victims Act lawsuits in New York allege school-based abuse, with extreme county-level disparities and systemic barriers.
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School-Based Abuse Claims Make Up Nearly 20% of New York Child Victims Act Suits
A new analysis finds nearly one in five lawsuits filed under New York's Child Victims Act involve allegations of sexual abuse by school employees.
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Chicago Voyagers Builds Student Skills Through Nature Expeditions
A nonprofit is helping Chicago-area middle school students develop collaboration and leadership skills through free monthly outdoor expeditions.
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Congressional SNAP Cuts Threaten Free School Meals
Cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program last year have stripped automatic free school meal eligibility from 1.5 million children.
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Special Education Access Relies Too Heavily on Parent Advocacy
A researcher and parent argues that a child's access to special education services depends more on a parent's advocacy skills than on the child's needs.
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Sac State President Defends Black Honors College
Sacramento State University President Luke Wood discusses the school's Black Honors College.
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Minneapolis Public Schools Proposes Closing Up to 16 Schools
Minneapolis school district leaders have unveiled three plans to close as many as 16 schools due to years of declining enrollment.
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Philadelphia Girls High Overcrowded After Freshman Surge
Philadelphia's High School for Girls faces severe classroom overcrowding after a successful recruitment drive tripled the freshman class size.
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NYC Educator Wins $200,000 Prize for School Financial Education
Aaliyah Duah, 23, founder of Financial Revolutionn, has won a no-strings $200,000 David Prize for teaching money skills in over 30 New York City schools.
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University President Calls for College Cost Control
A university president argues higher education must earn public trust by controlling costs.
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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.
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Health Officials Combat Vaccine Misinformation as Schools Reopen
Public health officials report declining childhood vaccination rates as schools reopen.
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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.
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Gallup: K-12 Education Satisfaction Hits 27-Year Low
Public satisfaction with U.S. K-12 education has fallen to 32%, an 11-point drop in two years and the lowest level since 1999, according to a Gallup poll.
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Utah School District Reports Critical Thinking Gains from AI
Jordan School District in Utah reports a 28% increase in student critical thinking skills after two years of using an AI tool as a 'thought partner.'
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Indian Community School Rejects AI Deal to Protect Cultural Knowledge
The instructional technology coordinator at Indian Community School details rejecting a 2021 AI proposal to create 'virtual ancestors' from elder knowledge.
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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.
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Justice Dept. Sues Kansas City District Over Gender Identity Guidance
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued the Kansas City, Kansas, school district, alleging its guidance on student gender identity violates federal privacy law.
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Commerce City's free workforce program gives Colorado officials early insights
A temporary, tuition-free workforce training program in Commerce City is providing Colorado officials with early insights into demand and logistics.
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Mamdani names new early childhood chief amid 2-K launch
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Erica Phillips to lead the city's early childhood division just days before the launch of his free 2-K program.
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Newark Superintendent Sets AP Growth, New Programs as Goals
Superintendent Roger León outlined goals for Newark's school year, focusing on expanding advanced placement courses, early childhood programs.
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Christina School District to Replace Middle School Police With Constables
The Christina School District board voted to phase out school resource officers in middle schools.
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Experts, Kids Advise on School Friendship Building
Parents can help children make friends at a new school by scheduling social opportunities.
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Federal Civil Rights Data for Schools Released
The U.S. Education Department has published the delayed Civil Rights Data Collection for the 2023-24 school year.
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Education Department Urges Schools to Focus on Tech Outcomes
The U.S. Department of Education has released new guidance urging schools to prioritize educational outcomes over screen time metrics when purchasing technology.
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New York City pauses AI use for elementary and middle grades
New York City Public Schools announced a one-year moratorium on student-facing AI tools for grades 2-K through 8.
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Philadelphia ELA Curriculum Review Finds Phonics, Support Concerns
A Philadelphia School District review of its new $25 million K-8 English curriculum reveals teacher concerns over ineffective phonics instruction.
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LAUSD bans student AI tools for 2026-27
Los Angeles Unified School District has blocked all student access to generative AI platforms for the upcoming school year while it reviews safeguards.
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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.
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Florida to Regulate AI from Pre-K to Ph.D
Florida's education boards are set to vote on rules governing artificial intelligence from pre-K through college.
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California Schools Get Abuse Lawsuit Relief
California lawmakers rejected caps on damages for childhood sexual abuse lawsuits against schools and local governments.
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Voters Demand Government AI Rules for Schools
A national survey finds overwhelming, bipartisan voter concern about AI and technology in K-12 education.
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Meta's $17B settlement changes school day
A $17 billion settlement between Meta and 52 states will mute app notifications for teens during school hours and could direct funds to schools for mental health.