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March 17

Education policy Mar 17 New Hampshire Legislature Passes Bills on Parental Rights and Education New Hampshire's legislature has taken steps to redefine education and parental rights with the passage of several key bills. Education policy Mar 17 SFUSD’s New Math Policy Sparks Controversy Over Equity and Achievement The San Francisco Unified School District's new math policy has sparked controversy over equity and achievement. Education policy Mar 17 Alabama Advances Scaled-Back School Accountability Bill Alabama takes a step towards reforming its education accountability system with the approval of a new bill. Education policy Mar 17 West Virginia Legislature Reduces Special Education Funding Amidst Voucher Program Expansion West Virginia's legislative session has ended with a reduction in special education funding and full funding for the Hope Scholarship voucher program, sparking debates about education policy and equity. Education policy Mar 17 West Virginia Approves 3% Teacher Pay Raise, Rejects Market Pay Enhancement West Virginia has taken a step forward in education policy with the approval of a 3% pay raise for teachers and State Police. Education policy Mar 17 Colorado Advances Measure to Redirect TABOR Refunds to K-12 Education Colorado has taken a significant step towards increasing funding for its K-12 schools, while Indianapolis Public Schools face a projected $40 million cash deficit and Alabama's House has passed a… Education policy Mar 17 Texas Expands Voucher Eligibility for Special Education Families Texas has expanded voucher eligibility for special education families, allowing more families to access support for their children's education. Education policy Mar 17 Broward County Advances Referendum for Teacher Pay, Excluding High-Paid Staff Broward County has advanced a referendum to extend a local tax for safety, mental health, and pay, focusing on lower- and middle-income employees.

March 14

Education policy Mar 14 Washington Schools Get New Timelines for Special Education Evaluations Washington just made special education timelines clearer for families—now giving parents five full school days to review evaluation reports before eligibility meetings. Here's what this means for your child. Education policy Mar 14 States Push for Testing Choice: What Parents Need to Know About New ESSA Flexibility Several states are now asking the federal government for permission to let students choose how they're tested—moving beyond the traditional single standardized test to options like the SAT, ACT, or…