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March 30

Education policy Mar 30 Connecticut’s Pre-K Funding in Jeopardy as Surplus Dwindles Connecticut's Early Childhood Education Endowment is facing a significant reduction in funding, which will impact the state's ability to provide high-quality early childhood education programs. Education policy Mar 30 Federal Funding Cuts Prompt Colleges to Reassess Budgets Colleges and universities are facing significant budget challenges due to federal funding cuts. Education policy Mar 30 California Senator Appointed to State Allocation Board Senator Roger Niello has been appointed to the California State Allocation Board, which oversees school facility funding. Education policy Mar 30 California Considers Retaining Attendance-Based School Funding California weighs the pros and cons of retaining attendance-based school funding, aiming to avoid multibillion-dollar costs while addressing chronic absenteeism. Education policy Mar 30 California Urged to Boost Golden State Teacher Grant by $100 Million California is urged to increase funding for the Golden State Teacher Grant to address teacher shortages and improve educational outcomes. Education policy Mar 30 Porterville Considers Ordinance Requiring Schools to Notify Parents of Transgender Students A proposed ordinance in Porterville, CA, aims to require schools to inform parents about their child's gender identity and facility access requests. Education policy Mar 30 Ninth Circuit Upholds California’s Exclusion of Sectarian Curricula in Charter Schools The Ninth Circuit has upheld California's exclusion of sectarian curricula in charter schools, highlighting the importance of maintaining a secular approach to public education. Education policy Mar 30 Texas Schools Ordered to Remove César Chávez References Texas schools have been directed to remove references to César Chávez from their lessons, sparking controversy and debate among educators and parents. Education policy Mar 30 Federal Funding Cuts Leave Illinois Schools Scrambling to Support English Learners Federal funding cuts are leaving Illinois schools scrambling to support English learners, with over 300,000 students affected.

March 25

Education policy Mar 25 Riverside County Hosts ‘Fields of Possibility’ Summit for Deaf Education Riverside County's 'Fields of Possibility' summit brings Deaf education to the forefront, emphasizing policy advocacy and best practices.