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Everything filed under policy in our schools coverage, the 102 reports filed on it so far.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Federal court clears path for Oklahoma Jewish charter school
A federal judge blocked Oklahoma from enforcing its nonsectarian charter school rule.
Missouri Charter School Funding Gap Persists After HB 1552
Missouri charter schools receive about $5,500 less per pupil than traditional districts in St. Louis and Kansas City, despite a 2022 reform that...