Lyme-Old Lyme Proposes $41.5M Budget with 26.3% Increase in Special Education
The Lyme-Old Lyme school district has proposed a $41.5 million budget for the 2026-2027 academic year, with a significant increase in special education funding.
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UK Hospital Team Wins Award for Supporting Colleague with Dyscalculia
A UK hospital team has been recognized for their exceptional support of a colleague with dyscalculia, demonstrating the power of inclusive workplaces.
Ulverston Landmark Shines Purple for Dyscalculia Awareness
The Sir John Barrow Monument in Ulverston, UK, will shine purple on March 3, 2026, to raise dyscalculia awareness.
Arizona Lawmakers Propose Multiyear Commission to Overhaul K-12 Accountability Standards
Arizona lawmakers are preparing to overhaul the state’s K-12 accountability system. Discover how a new proposed commission could shift schools away from misleading grades and toward a mastery-based model that celebrates true student progress.
Washington State Proposes Inclusive History Standards to Build Student Perspectives
If you’ve ever felt that your child’s history books were missing pieces of the story, Washington’s SB 5574 aims to change that. Discover how new standards are set to bring diverse American voices into every classroom by 2029.
Iowa Mandates New Regulation Support Training for School Administrators
If you’ve ever felt that school discipline labels your child rather than helps them, Iowa’s new mandatory training for administrators might be the shift you’ve been waiting for.
Why Your Child’s Report Card Might Be Hiding the Truth About Skill Development
If you’ve noticed your child’s report card doesn’t seem to reflect their actual skills, you aren’t alone. New research shows that grade inflation and the removal of testing are hiding critical gaps in student readiness.
New York Accelerates Early Education Access to Unleash Every Child’s Potential
New York is taking a massive leap toward universal early learning! From $470M for pre-K to $1.2B in child care vouchers, the focus is on building brilliance from the start. Here is what the new State of the State agenda means for your child’s developing brain.
Virginia and Vermont Lead New Push for Teacher Stability and Student Potential
Virginia and Vermont are making historic investments in teacher compensation. Discover how these policy shifts are creating the stable, high-quality learning environments children need to thrive and build brilliance.
North Carolina Proposes New Pathways to Recognize Student Language Proficiency
If you’ve ever felt that a single test score didn’t capture your child’s true language abilities, North Carolina’s latest policy proposal might be the change you’ve been waiting for. Here is how the state is moving toward a “whole child” approach.