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March 5

Education policy Mar 5 Supreme Court Blocks California Policy Keeping Parents in the Dark About Their Children’s Gender Expression The Supreme Court just ruled that California cannot keep parents in the dark about their children's gender expression at school. This landmark decision affirms what parent advocates have long argued:… Education policy Mar 5 New Hampshire Bill Empowers Parents to Lead Home Education For more than 30 years, New Hampshire home-schooling families have faced notification requirements, record-keeping mandates, and yearly evaluations. A new bill would change that—and it's sparking debate about who knows…

March 3

Education policy Mar 3 Federal Education Research Gets Reboot: States Take the Lead A new federal report admits what parents have long felt: education research has become too slow and disconnected from classrooms. The proposal could change how research gets done—and whether it…

March 2

Education policy Mar 2 Ohio and Missouri Families Can Now Enroll in Free Virtual Public Schools for 2026-27 Families in Ohio and Missouri now have access to tuition-free virtual public schools for the 2026-27 school year. State-certified teachers deliver live instruction, and parents don't need to become teachers—they…

February 28

Education policy Feb 28 How Two States Are Giving Parents the Real Story on Student Progress What if the A's and B's on your child's report card don't actually mean they're learning at grade level? Cincinnati and Louisiana are pioneering changes that give parents the real… Education policy Feb 28 Idaho Senate Passes $5 Million High-Needs Special Education Program Idaho's Senate just passed a $5 million high-needs special education program—but it addresses only a fraction of the $100 million funding gap. Here's what this means for families. Education policy Feb 28 Iowa Boosts School Funding by $160 Per Student as 19 States Explore Education Choice Iowa just increased school funding by $160 per student—and 19 states are giving families even more educational choices. Here's what this means for your child's learning. Education policy Feb 28 Georgia Approves $5,000 Stipends for Student Teachers Amid National Teacher-Prep Push If you've watched new teachers struggle and leave the profession within their first years, you're seeing why Georgia just passed legislation providing $5,000 stipends for student teachers—plus a national push… Education policy Feb 28 Texas Social Studies Overhaul Advances Amid Debate Over Curriculum Depth Over 90 parents and educators just showed up to testify about Texas' proposed social studies changes—and they're worried about what's being left out. Here's what the debate means for your…

February 27

Education policy Feb 27 Education Department Issues New Accreditation Guidance and DeafBlind Services Competition Two significant federal education actions published February 26 address accreditation standards and special education support for deafblind children. Here's what parents and educators need to know.