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February 22

Education policy Feb 22 Los Angeles Teachers Prepare for Strike Vote Amid Healthcare Concessions Los Angeles teachers are on the verge of a significant strike vote, reflecting growing anger and determination among educators to fight for better compensation and working conditions. Education policy Feb 22 Oconto Falls School District Sets Special Education Open Enrollment Capacity to Zero The Oconto Falls School District has set its special education open enrollment capacity to zero for the 2026-2027 school year due to staffing constraints. Education policy Feb 22 US Department of Education Announces Reform to Strengthen Higher Education Accreditation The US Department of Education has announced a reform to strengthen higher education accreditation, focusing on data-driven student outcomes and reducing administrative burdens. Education policy Feb 22 Colorado Legislature Faces $850 Million Budget Deficit Colorado is facing a significant budget deficit due to the use of one-time federal COVID-19 relief funds for ongoing expenses. Education policy Feb 22 U.S. Department of Education Invests $500 Million in Charter Schools, Promotes Education Freedom The U.S. Department of Education celebrates National School Choice Week with a record $500 million investment in charter schools and the promotion of the Education Freedom Tax Credit. Education policy Feb 22 West Virginia Schools Face Financial Strains Due to Rising Special Education Needs West Virginia's special education enrollment surge is straining school district finances, prompting calls for funding reform. Education policy Feb 22 Berkeley County Clarifies Co-Taught Classes Policy Berkeley County, WV, has clarified its policy on co-taught classes, ensuring that students with special needs will continue to receive the support they require. Education policy Feb 22 Senator Seeks Answers on College Math Readiness Senator Bill Cassidy requests data from selective colleges to assess high school students' math preparedness for college-level math.

February 21

Education policy Feb 21 Lyme-Old Lyme Proposes $41.5M Budget with 26.3% Increase in Special Education The Lyme-Old Lyme school district has proposed a $41.5 million budget for the 2026-2027 academic year, with a significant increase in special education funding. Education policy Feb 21 Arizona Lawmakers Propose Multiyear Commission to Overhaul K-12 Accountability Standards Arizona lawmakers are preparing to overhaul the state's K-12 accountability system. Discover how a new proposed commission could shift schools away from misleading grades and toward a mastery-based model that…