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The measure would have directed more than $617 million in funding to the state's schools, with about half going toward special education reimbursement and the other half toward offsetting property taxes by increasing general school aids.
An overhaul of Indiana’s public K-12 school accountability ratings will take effect despite objections from Attorney General Todd Rokita, who criticized the new system as diluting the importance of academic proficiency. Rokita and Gov. Mike Braun signed off on the State Board of Education rule this month, concluding a…
Experts say decades of school building neglect have led to a $90 billion problem that needs major federal funding. Congress has long resisted the idea, but it’s the centerpiece of one lawmaker’s campaign.
NYC plans to deploy long-promised routing software and vendor scorecards after years of school bus delays, missed pickups, and long rides affecting students with disabilities.
More than 20 people lined up early Monday morning in downtown Chicago to file their candidate paperwork. But showing up early isn’t just about being punctual.
If you follow the headlines, it can seem like K-12 schools in the United States are a political battlefield. Some conservative parents and advocacy groups are lobbying to remove certain books from classrooms and libraries, most often those that highlight LGBTQ+ issues or race and racism. Some civil liberties groups, li…
Last year, one of my strongest students could solve complex equations flawlessly--but paused when I asked a simple question: “Why does this method work?”
“Small district. Big impact.” It’s more than a motto for the curriculum team at Whiteville City Schools, it’s a daily commitment in action. In a district where professional connections and a unified vision drive collaboration, that mindset is translating into...
As of the April 18 campaign finance filing deadline, candidates in the 2026 California state superintendent race had raised a combined $2.9 million. Eight candidates on the June primary ballot who filed their campaign finance forms electronically reported raising a combined $1.44 million in cash donations. Here are som…