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EPA Clean School Bus Program revving up after roadblock
The agency’s Office of Inspector General previously flagged concerns about its management of the $5 billion program.
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Rahm Emanuel: Both parties are failing American students
Culture wars have distracted America’s K-12 system at the expense of students, says former U.S. Ambassador and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. On this episode of The Current, Emanuel sits down with Jon Valant, director of the Brown Center on Education Policy, to diagnose what went wrong and how some schools are trying to g…
Teachers Worry Proposed Budget Cuts Will Derail Learning
As Philadelphia school leaders move forward with a plan to cut spending by $225 million next fiscal year, teachers fear students will lose key support.
New Jersey Republicans Want Federal and State Oversight of District Spending
New Jersey Republicans want the state to reject the district’s $498 million school lease proposal, and they want more scrutiny of how Newark used pandemic aid.
White Families Make up Bulk of Texas Voucher Applicants
Most of Texas’ school voucher applications came from white families and children who previously attended a private school or home-school. The Texas comptroller’s office, which manages the program, released final applicant data Thursday evening, saying it will continue verifying information before admitting students in…
Bible Stories Would Be Part of a New Texas Public Schools Reading List Drawing Attention
Supporters say the passages are essential to history and values, while critics argue they could cross the line between teaching about religion and promoting it.
2026 04 08 Some Advocates Concerned as States Push for Cameras in Special Education Classrooms
As federal and state legislation swirls over the usage of cellphones and personal devices in classrooms, there is a renewed push for another form of technology: surveillance cameras.
Kansas Programs That Reduce Recidivism For Kids Could Lose Funding
Kansas bill would drain funding that helps steer kids out of criminal justice system, advocates say The One Heart Project works with kids in the criminal justice system. The group provides counseling, mentorship and job training to help them develop social-emotional skills to create “healthy relationships that they nee…
Primary Election Ballot Changes Exclude Education Races and Referendums
State lawmakers made changes to make Indiana school board elections partisan and when schools could ask voters for tax increases in 2025. This year, voters will see those changes.