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Education policy Feb 23 Georgia Senate Passes Bill Allowing Retired Teachers to Return to Work with Benefits The Georgia Senate has taken a significant step towards addressing the state's teacher shortage by passing a bill that allows retired teachers to return to work while still receiving their… Education policy Feb 23 Federal Agencies Launch Tribal Consultation on Indian Education Partnership The U.S. Departments of Education, Interior, and Labor have launched a tribal consultation on the Indian Education Partnership Interagency Agreements. Education policy Feb 23 South Carolina Advances Bill to Ban Minimum Grades in Schools South Carolina is on the verge of a significant education policy shift that could impact how students are graded and motivated in school. Education policy Feb 23 New Jersey Regains $1 Billion in Federal Education Funding After Lawsuit New Jersey has successfully reinstated over $1 billion in federal education funding following a legal challenge. Education policy Feb 23 Missouri Lawmakers Consider Rollback of Grade-Level Equivalency on State Tests Missouri considers rollback of law requiring grade-level equivalency on state tests due to budget cuts. Education policy Feb 23 Inclusive Classrooms Benefit All Students, Not Just Those With Disabilities Inclusive education practices can benefit all students, regardless of their abilities. Education policy Feb 23 Connecticut Introduces Innovative Music History Elective Connecticut has taken a significant step in education with the launch of its 'Course in a Box' program, starting with 'An American History of Rock and Soul,' Education policy Feb 23 Kansas Schools Face Special Education Funding Shortfall Amid Calls for Reform Kansas schools face a significant special education funding gap, prompting calls for reform and reappropriation of unused general funds. Education policy Feb 23 San Francisco Teachers Strike for Fair Pay and Benefits San Francisco teachers are on strike, seeking fair compensation and benefits, highlighting the challenges in the education sector. Education policy Feb 23 Missouri Budget Cuts Threaten Transparency in Student Performance Missouri faces a challenge in education transparency due to budget cuts.