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April 20

Education policy Apr 20 NC Lawmakers Urged to Improve Teacher Pay and Conditions North Carolina's teacher pay ranking has fallen to 43rd in the nation, prompting calls for lawmakers to take action. Education policy Apr 20 Boston Schools Adopt New Graduation Requirements Boston schools are adopting new graduation requirements to better prepare students for college and careers. Education policy Apr 20 Massachusetts Lowers High School Diploma Standards After MCAS Change Massachusetts has lowered its high school diploma standards after ending the MCAS graduation requirement, sparking debate about the impact on student outcomes. Education policy Apr 20 Chicago Catholic Schools Regain Special Education Services After Brief Suspension Chicago Public Schools has reinstated funding for special education services in Catholic schools, affecting over 800 students with disabilities. Education policy Apr 20 US States Honor Charlie Kirk with New Laws on Religion and Free Speech in Education US states are introducing new laws to promote religion and free speech in education, sparking controversy and debate. Education policy Apr 20 US Schools Face Budget Challenges Amid Rising Costs and Funding Shortfalls US schools are facing significant budget challenges, with many states cutting programs and staff to balance their finances.

April 19

Education policy Apr 19 Schools Scramble to Meet Digital Accessibility Deadline Schools are scrambling to meet a major deadline for digital accessibility, which has significant implications for special education and can improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Education policy Apr 19 Trump Proposes FY27 Budget with Mixed Bag for Education The Trump administration's FY27 budget proposal includes a 3.5% increase in funding for IDEA, but advocates are concerned about proposed consolidations. Education policy Apr 19 Oregon Pushes for School Accountability with Local Control Oregon's push for school accountability comes with a focus on local control, aiming for better student outcomes. Education policy Apr 19 Illinois Proposes Overhaul of School Accountability System Illinois proposes overhaul of school accountability system, aiming to simplify and streamline the rating process.