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April 19

Education policy Apr 19 New Hampshire Advances Open Enrollment Bill with Clarified Costs New Hampshire is moving forward with an open enrollment bill that aims to provide more educational choices for students. Education policy Apr 19 Tennessee Senate Passes Bill to Close Low-Performing Virtual Schools Tennessee takes a significant step towards education reform with the passage of a bill aimed at closing low-performing virtual schools. Education policy Apr 19 Illinois State Board of Education Requests $10.9 Billion Budget for FY2027 The Illinois State Board of Education has requested a budget of $10.9 billion for FY2027, including $300 million in new spending for schools and $50 million for property tax relief… Education policy Apr 19 Alaska House Passes Budget with $1,500 Permanent Fund Dividend and Boosts to Education Funding The Alaska House has passed a budget that includes significant increases in education funding, demonstrating a commitment to prioritizing education in the state. Education policy Apr 19 Michigan Schools to Implement Smartphone Ban in Classrooms Michigan schools are set to implement a smartphone ban during instructional time, aiming to reduce distractions and improve learning outcomes. Education policy Apr 19 Milwaukee Public Schools Invests in Teachers Amidst Layoffs Milwaukee Public Schools is investing in its students by hiring over 150 new teachers and paraprofessionals, despite ongoing layoffs in non-classroom roles. Education policy Apr 19 Fayetteville-Manlius Schools Introduce K-12 Portrait of a Learner Fayetteville-Manlius Schools introduce a new approach to education, focusing on developing the whole child. Education policy Apr 19 Florida Creates Alternative to AP Courses with New U.S. History Class for College Credit Florida is launching a new college-level U.S. History class for high school students, providing an alternative to Advanced Placement courses.

April 18

Education policy Apr 18 Sioux Falls Schools Invest $2.5M in New Social Studies Curriculum Sioux Falls schools are investing in the future of education with new social studies standards. Education policy Apr 18 Louisiana Revamps English Language Arts Standards to Focus on Science of Reading Louisiana has revamped its English language arts standards to emphasize the science of reading, grammar, and cursive writing, aiming to improve student proficiency.