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March 13

Education policy Mar 13 Wyoming’s $3.9 Billion Education Plan: What It Means for Your Child’s Classroom Wyoming just passed a $3.87 billion education plan with a catch—Governor Gordon let it become law without his signature, raising important questions about school funding flexibility that matter for every…

March 8

Education policy Mar 8 New Workforce Pell Grants Open Doors to Short-Term Training Programs A new federal proposal could make short-term workforce training programs accessible through Pell Grants for the first time. Here's what families need to know about the即将到来的变化. Education policy Mar 8 Virginia Committee Advances Bill Reshaping Special Education Services A Virginia bill advancing through committee could reshape special education services for thousands of students. Here's what parents need to know—and why the most powerful factor in your child's success… Education policy Mar 8 Arizona Launches Program Helping Schools Use Existing Policy Flexibility to Transform Classrooms Arizona schools may have more flexibility to support students than educators realize. A new program is helping schools understand how to use existing policy tools for instructional time, scheduling, and… Education policy Mar 8 Texas Opens Applications for K-3 Reading Readiness Tools to Support Early Literacy Texas is about to give schools new tools to measure kindergarten reading readiness—and that could mean earlier support for developing skills. Here's what parents need to know about the initiative… Education policy Mar 8 Texas Opens Alternative Education Accountability Registration for 2026 Texas just opened registration for alternative education accountability—and it changes how schools serving at-risk students get evaluated. Here's what that means for families. Education policy Mar 8 Federal Policy Shifts Create New Opportunities for Student Success in K-12 and Higher Education Federal education policy is undergoing significant shifts in 2025, with executive orders changing how schools handle discipline, college admissions, and compliance. For parents, these changes create real opportunities to advocate… Education policy Mar 8 Natomas Teachers Demand Better Support for Students with Learning Differences The Natomas Teachers Association is fighting for meaningful changes that would directly benefit students developing specific skills—including those in special education programs. Their bargaining platform makes clear: teachers believe the… Education policy Mar 8 Louisiana Teacher Arrested After Alleged Abuse of Special Education Student A Louisiana teacher was just arrested for allegedly hitting a special education student multiple times. If you've ever worried about what happens in classrooms when you're not there, you're not… Education policy Mar 8 Crestwood District Launches Special Education Reform Amid Parent Concerns Crestwood parents have been pushing for more transparency and inclusion in special education reforms—and the district is finally listening. With legal costs soaring and parent concerns mounting, this Pennsylvania district…