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March 8
Natomas Teachers Demand Better Support for Students with Learning Differences Education policy Natomas Teachers Demand Better Support for Students with Learning Differences The Natomas Teachers Association is fighting for meaningful changes that would directly benefit students developing specific skills—including those in special education programs. Their bargaining platform makes clear: teachers believe the… How 400 K-12 Leaders Are Reimagining School Administration with AI Innovation How 400 K-12 Leaders Are Reimagining School Administration with AI What happens when 400+ K-12 leaders gather to reimagine school administration? They're turning to AI to cut through bureaucratic clutter—so teachers can spend more time with students and less time… Louisiana Teacher Arrested After Alleged Abuse of Special Education Student Education policy Louisiana Teacher Arrested After Alleged Abuse of Special Education Student A Louisiana teacher was just arrested for allegedly hitting a special education student multiple times. If you've ever worried about what happens in classrooms when you're not there, you're not… Crestwood District Launches Special Education Reform Amid Parent Concerns Education policy Crestwood District Launches Special Education Reform Amid Parent Concerns Crestwood parents have been pushing for more transparency and inclusion in special education reforms—and the district is finally listening. With legal costs soaring and parent concerns mounting, this Pennsylvania district… Lancaster University Ghana Business Cup Challenge 2026 Empowers Young Entrepreneurs Innovation Lancaster University Ghana Business Cup Challenge 2026 Empowers Young Entrepreneurs What happens when we create meaningful opportunities for teenagers to develop real entrepreneurial skills? Lancaster University Ghana's Business Cup Challenge 2026 brought together nearly 250 students from 15 schools to… Worcester Schools Examine New Data After Voters Change Graduation Requirements Education policy Worcester Schools Examine New Data After Voters Change Graduation Requirements When Massachusetts removed MCAS graduation requirements in 2024, it created a unique opportunity to understand what really drives student learning. Worcester schools are now examining the data—and what they find… How Cornell’s Community-Engaged Learning Is Transforming Student Potential Innovation How Cornell’s Community-Engaged Learning Is Transforming Student Potential What happens when students stop being passive learners and become active problem-solvers partnering with real communities? Cornell's Community-Engaged Practice and Innovation Awards show the answer: capable, confident young people building… Idaho Bill Pushes Schools Toward Clear Accountability and Student Success Education policy Idaho Bill Pushes Schools Toward Clear Accountability and Student Success A new Idaho bill would require all public school districts and charter schools to develop strategic performance plans with measurable goals for student outcomes—potentially bringing greater accountability to Idaho's K-12…
March 7
Mississippi Teacher Pay Raises Die as Political Gridlock Blocks Educator Compensation Education policy Mississippi Teacher Pay Raises Die as Political Gridlock Blocks Educator Compensation Mississippi's legislature had a rare chance to address teacher pay—and let it slip away. Both chambers passed raises ($2,000 Senate, $5,000 House) but political gridlock killed both bills. Here's what… Harrisonburg Proposes 3% Teacher Raise as Part of FY2027 Budget Education policy Harrisonburg Proposes 3% Teacher Raise as Part of FY2027 Budget A Virginia school district just proposed a 3% teacher raise for FY2027—but it's contingent on state funding. Here's what this means for students and families.