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February 23

Education policy Feb 23 Oklahoma Proposes New Social Studies Standards, Excluding Bible Tales and Election Denial Narratives Oklahoma has proposed new social studies standards that exclude Bible tales and election denial narratives, aiming to provide a more neutral and historically accurate curriculum.

February 22

Education policy Feb 22 U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Schools The U.S. Department of Education issues guidance on prayer and religious expression in public schools, clarifying individual rights and equal treatment of religious and secular speech. Education policy Feb 22 Minnesota Schools Sue Federal Government Over Immigration Enforcement Minnesota school districts and the state teachers union are taking a stand against the federal government's immigration enforcement policies. Education policy Feb 22 Lamont’s Education Budget Supports Students Amid Federal Cuts Governor Lamont's budget proposal includes support for students impacted by federal funding changes, ensuring access to necessary resources. Education policy Feb 22 Connecticut Proposes Sweeping Education Reforms Connecticut is poised to make significant changes to its education system, from cellphone bans to increased funding for special education. Education policy Feb 22 California’s 2026-27 Education Budget Sees Significant Increase in Proposition 98 Guarantee California's 2026-27 education budget is expected to see a significant increase in the Proposition 98 guarantee, driven by strong revenue projections and constitutional formulas. Education policy Feb 22 San Francisco Unified School District Reaches Fair Agreement with Teachers The San Francisco Unified School District has reached a fair agreement with teachers, prioritizing student needs and fiscal responsibility. Education policy Feb 22 Wisconsin Introduces ‘Teaching is a Profession’ Package to Support Educators Wisconsin's 'Teaching is a Profession' package is a comprehensive approach to addressing teacher shortages and supporting educators. Education policy Feb 22 Mississippi House Advances $5,000 Teacher Pay Raise Bill The Mississippi House has unanimously passed a bill proposing a $5,000 pay raise for certified and licensed teachers, with an additional $3,000 for special education teachers. Education policy Feb 22 Congress Blocks Cuts to Disability Programs, Preserves Education Department’s Authority Congress has approved a spending package that maintains funding for disability programs and preserves the Education Department's authority, marking a significant victory for disability advocates.