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February 23

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. Education policy Feb 23 Bipartisan Compromise Secures $79 Billion for Education in FY2026 A bipartisan compromise has secured $79 billion for education in FY2026, with plans to enforce new digital accessibility rules. Education policy Feb 23 US Department of Education Highlights Flexibility in Federal Funding for Innovative Teacher Strategies The US Department of Education has emphasized the importance of flexibility in federal education funding to support innovative teacher workforce strategies, including strategic staffing models that provide opportunities for teacher… Education policy Feb 23 Federal Lawmakers Consider Amending IDEA, Sparking Concerns Among Disability Advocates Disability advocates sound the alarm as federal lawmakers consider amending the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), potentially affecting support and services for students with disabilities. Education policy Feb 23 Indiana Invests in Special Education Workforce with Federal Grant Indiana strengthens its special education workforce with a federal grant for a school psychologist pipeline, aiming to better support students with special needs.