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Cps Budget Problems School Fundraising
As CPS grapples with massive funding challenges, more schools are turning to private fundraising to pay for essentials, including staff and student clubs.
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State Education Officials Recommend Repealing, Replacing Compulsory School Attendance Rules
To improve school attendance in a state with one of the nation’s highest absenteeism rates, Oregon education officials on Tuesday presented lawmakers with a plan to repeal existing attendance laws. The high-level presentation and 20-page report presented to the Senate Interim Education Committee described a strategy to…
Iowa Declared War on Chronic Absenteeism. Now It’s Gaining Some Ground
Davenport, Iowa, superintendent TJ Schneckloth has an easy way of describing the impact of student absenteeism. “Take your favorite book,” he said. “Let me rip one page out and it’s no longer your favorite book.” The loss of knowledge and continuity mirrors what students face when they miss even a single day of school,…
How One Group of Educators Is Building Stronger Literacy Leaders Across Northeastern North Carolina
When educators talk about improving literacy outcomes, the conversation often focuses on curriculum, instructional resources, or assessment data. In northeastern North Carolina, however, a group of school and district leaders is proving that sustainable literacy growth begins somewhere else: leadership....
Gov. Landry, Legislative Leaders Push Back on Teacher Stipend Plan Opposition
Gov. Jeff Landry and legislative leaders are pushing back on claims from public school leaders that the governor’s plan to pay for teacher stipends with school operations funds would hurt public education across Louisiana. The governor announced a tweak Monday to his original proposal that would allow school districts…
Microschool Network Expands to New Sites
The Indiana Microschool Collaborative said it’s driven by families’ interest and declining enrollment at traditional public schools. But some don’t believe the network is playing fair.
Denver Public Schools Adopts Bell to Bell Cellphone Ban
Students’ cellphones, smartwatches, and other devices must be turned off and out of sight during school, according to a policy adopted by the Denver school board Monday.
California School Districts Battle for $3.9 Billion They Argue Is Due Now, Not Later
Gov. Newsom warns it's prudent to hold back the funding in case a flood of expected new money dries up; school districts disagree.
Detroit Board Oks Budget That Keeps Extra School Security and Raises Pay
DPSCD’s $1.1 billion 2026-27 budget will keep programs administrators say improve attendance and academic outcomes. It’s uncertain if those efforts can continue beyond next year.