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March 8

Education policy Mar 8 Worcester Schools Examine New Data After Voters Change Graduation Requirements When Massachusetts removed MCAS graduation requirements in 2024, it created a unique opportunity to understand what really drives student learning. Worcester schools are now examining the data—and what they find… Education policy Mar 8 Idaho Bill Pushes Schools Toward Clear Accountability and Student Success A new Idaho bill would require all public school districts and charter schools to develop strategic performance plans with measurable goals for student outcomes—potentially bringing greater accountability to Idaho's K-12…

March 7

Education policy Mar 7 Mississippi Teacher Pay Raises Die as Political Gridlock Blocks Educator Compensation Mississippi's legislature had a rare chance to address teacher pay—and let it slip away. Both chambers passed raises ($2,000 Senate, $5,000 House) but political gridlock killed both bills. Here's what… Education policy Mar 7 Harrisonburg Proposes 3% Teacher Raise as Part of FY2027 Budget A Virginia school district just proposed a 3% teacher raise for FY2027—but it's contingent on state funding. Here's what this means for students and families.

March 6

Education policy Mar 6 Natomas Teachers Set March 10 Strike Date Over Pay and Special Education California families are facing a new reality as teacher strikes spread across the state. Natomas just joined the list with a March 10 strike date. Here's what this means for… Education policy Mar 6 Idaho House Passes Bill Restricting Union Deductions for Teachers Idaho's House just passed legislation that would stop schools from deducting union dues from teacher paychecks. The bill now heads to the Senate. Here's what parents need to know about… Education policy Mar 6 Connecticut Proposes Homeschool Notification System Amid Safety Concerns Connecticut is proposing a system to notify child welfare agencies when families withdraw children from public schools for homeschooling—sparking a heated debate between privacy rights and child safety. The education…

March 5

Education policy Mar 5 Iowa House Passes Major K-12 Health Bill With New Wellness Requirements Iowa just passed a major health bill for K-12 students that includes screen time limits, physical activity requirements, and extracurricular mandates. Here's what it means for families. Education policy Mar 5 Michigan House Passes Bill Requiring Legislative Approval for Education Standards Changes Michigan just passed a bill that could change how education standards are set—and give parents a louder voice in the process. Here's what it means for families. Education policy Mar 5 North Carolina Unveils Bold K‑5 Math Framework to Close Achievement Gaps North Carolina just mandated something that could change how elementary math is taught across the state. A new K-5 framework requires vetted materials, teacher training, and early screening—all designed to…