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Education Department breakup divides K-12 community
Supporters say the interagency agreements will reduce federal bloat. Critics worry educational opportunities for students will be lost.
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Special educators, disability advocates form united front to protect IDEA
The 850-member coalition supports keeping special education programming at the Education Department, saying moving it would put IDEA services at risk.
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Another religious school to apply for public charter status in Oklahoma
The effort by a Jewish school comes on the heels of a Supreme Court case involving a Catholic virtual school that had applied to become a public charter.
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Hands-on learning provides an opportunity to engage students with both hard and soft skills
One expert advises educators to start small with a few community partners when implementing these experiences.
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How California ensured cultural responsiveness in early literacy screenings
The state prioritized inclusivity for English learners in the tools it uses to screen for reading difficulties, a university researcher says.
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More Texas school districts ordered to take down Ten Commandments displays
The temporary order by a federal judge said a Texas law’s requirements to put up the Ten Commandments in every classroom violates the First Amendment.
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POP QUIZTest yourself on the past week’s K-12 news
From another shakeup at the Education Department to growth in Arizona’s universal school choice program, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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Education Department outsources program management to other agencies
The interagency agreements will shift management of six of the department’s programs, including elementary and secondary education, to other agencies.
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Supreme Court won’t hear football prayer loudspeaker case
Its rejection comes on the heels of another case in 2022 that allowed school staff to engage in prayer with students in some situations.
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Access to 8th grade algebra divided along socioeconomic, racial lines
About 3 in 5 schools offer algebra in 8th grade, with access much lower in rural areas, high-poverty schools and for Black students in particular, NWEA said.
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School bus driver shortage improves slightly with bump in hiring, pay
Although school bus driver employment has grown by about 2,300 jobs over the past year, the number of positions remains below pre-pandemic levels.
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Lessons learned from Arizona’s universal school choice program
The state’s universal private school choice program grew 633% between 2021-22 and 2024-25, equaling about 7% of the state’s school population last year.
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States, districts grapple with declining enrollment
We’re rounding up the numbers — and what school leaders are facing — in a handful of states and districts.
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Week In Review: Education Department activities resume
We’re rounding up last week’s news, from special education concerns to enrollment woes.
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Special educator shortages demand tailored solutions, study says
Researchers find that state and local policies need to target not only attrition but also the reasons behind turnover.
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Education Department resumes operations after prolonged shutdown
The temporary budget deal funds the Education Department through Jan. 30, 2026, and requires the reinstatement of RIFed employees.
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Temporary budget deal nullifies Education Department RIFs
Here’s a timeline tracing the Trump administration's efforts to slash half of the U.S. Education Department's workforce.
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SNAP funding restored through next September
The funding bill President Donald Trump signed Wednesday includes $107.5 billion for SNAP and $8.2 billion for WIC.
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STAFFED UPWill Trump policies exacerbate the special education teacher shortage?
Special education and teacher preparation experts warn that federal efforts to shrink the Education Department put the special educator pipeline at risk.
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Where the federal school choice program stands
The U.S. Department of Treasury is expected to issue proposed rules early next year detailing how the program will operate and how states can opt in.
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Advocates ask to keep data collection for special education racial disparities
The Education Department wants to ease state data collection burdens. Critics say the change would limit transparency and harm equity efforts.
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POP QUIZTest yourself on the past week’s K-12 news
From enrollment-based decision-making to AI literacy, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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AI literacy shouldn’t wait for middle school
Helping students learn to think critically about online content should start at the same time they start using any digital platforms, experts say.
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Executive functioning is key to future success. Here’s how educators can embed it in the classroom
Experts say classroom jobs are one way crucial skills like planning and self-management can be introduced to students in the earliest grades.
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Indiana AG sues Indianapolis Public Schools for hindering ICE efforts
The Indianapolis Public Schools Board of School Commissioners framed the lawsuit against the district as “silly” and “political posturing.”
