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Education policy Mar 24 Michigan Lawmakers Push for Science of Reading Training to Improve Literacy Michigan lawmakers are taking action to address the state's literacy crisis with a focus on science of reading training for teachers and support for struggling students. Education policy Mar 24 Michigan Lawmakers Push for Science of Reading Training in Schools Michigan lawmakers are taking steps to address the state's literacy crisis by introducing legislation that would require science of reading training in schools. Education policy Mar 24 Federal Judge Extends Texas Education Savings Accounts Application Deadline A federal judge has extended the application deadline for the Texas Education Savings Accounts program to March 31, 2026. Education policy Mar 24 Education Department’s DEI Certification Requirement for Schools: Overview and Legal Challenges The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a "Dear Colleague Letter" (DCL) on February 14, 2025, to clarify and reaffirm antidiscrimination requirements under Title VI for schools that… Education policy Mar 24 Governors Boost Special Education Funding and Support Governors in Kansas, New York, and New Mexico are taking steps to enhance special education, including proposed funding and establishment of a permanent Office of Special Education. Education policy Mar 24 Trump’s Budget Proposal Shifts Education Focus to States and School Choice President Trump's budget proposal prioritizes students and parents, aiming to enhance student outcomes through effective programs and increased state flexibility. Education policy Mar 24 California Schools Face Budget Crisis Amid Rising Special Education Needs California schools are facing a budget crisis as special education needs rise, despite declining enrollment. Education policy Mar 24 Federal Judge Blocks New Admissions Data Requirement A federal judge has temporarily blocked the administration's new admissions data requirement, extending the deadline to March 25 in a suit by 17 states. Education policy Mar 24 Federal Judge Blocks New Admissions Data Requirement A federal judge has temporarily blocked the administration's new admissions data requirement, extending the deadline to March 25 in a suit by 17 states. Education policy Mar 24 Colorado Lawmakers Advance Bill to Reduce Standardized Testing Time A bipartisan group of Colorado lawmakers has introduced a bill to reduce standardized testing time for students in grades 3-8.