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Five Key Takeaways from Memphis State Schools Takeover Bill
Legislation advanced by Tennessee Republicans would create an oversight board to control key MSCS budget and staffing decisions for at least the next four years.
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Mscs State Takeover Bill Oversight Board Could Affect More School Districts
Tennessee Republicans are moving forward with state takeover legislation that will seize major controls of the Memphis district from the elected school board.
Claire Davis School Shooting Law May Have Unintended Lawsuit Loophole
A judge recently ruled that a dean who was shot by a student can’t sue under Colorado’s Claire Davis School Safety Act, which intended for school staff to have that right.
Iowa Went All-in on School Choice. It’s Hurting This City’s Public Schools
Iowa’s expansion of school choice is intensifying pressure on Cedar Rapids’ public schools as more families opt for charter, private and other alternatives. The shift is reshaping enrollment, funding and access across the district.
Lausd to Limit Screen Time for All Students, Prohibit Use Among Youngest Students
The resolution, approved unanimously Tuesday, requires that a screen time policy proposal be presented for board approval by June.
Next-Generation Firewalls Keep Cyber Intruders Out of K–12 Districts
Due to its location in rural Indiana, East Noble School Corporation at one point had to rely on three different internet providers to get enough bandwidth for the district’s students and educators. Only a small number of cybersecurity vendors could provide firewall capabilities for all three, and East Noble’s vendor ch…
How the 2026 National Teacher of the Year Helps Students Grapple with History’s Complex Lessons
The Pennsylvania high school history teacher uses the Brown v. Board of Education ruling to teach students complexity and the under-discussed consequences of major events.
Denver Public Schools Considers 44 Million Mill Levy Override Tax Increase
The Denver district hasn’t yet decided how the money would be spent. Options include pay raises for staff and increased funding for career and technical education.
AI in Schools Could Be a Disaster, But It Doesn’t Have to Be
We need leaders at all levels — but especially at the state level where policy is usually made — to offer districts clearer support and guidelines about appropriate and inappropriate uses.