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February 21

Education policy Feb 21 Iowa Mandates New Regulation Support Training for School Administrators If you've ever felt that school discipline labels your child rather than helps them, Iowa's new mandatory training for administrators might be the shift you've been waiting for. Education policy Feb 21 Why Your Child’s Report Card Might Be Hiding the Truth About Skill Development If you've noticed your child's report card doesn't seem to reflect their actual skills, you aren't alone. New research shows that grade inflation and the removal of testing are hiding… Education policy Feb 21 Trumbull Proposes Budget Increase to Strengthen Foundational Reading and Language Skills Trumbull schools are proposing a $137.7M budget that prioritizes staffing and reading development. If you've been waiting for more classroom support for your child, here is what you need to… Education policy Feb 21 California Districts Strengthen School Safety to Protect Student Focus and Trust If you've noticed how stress impacts your child's ability to learn, California's new school safety protocols reveal a major shift toward protecting the neurological peace of the classroom.

February 15

Education policy Feb 15 Illinois Enacts Comprehensive Education Laws to Support All Learners Illinois has introduced new education laws covering various aspects of student development and support, including special education, student advancement, higher education, accountability, curriculum, AI guidance, and immigrant rights. These laws… Education policy Feb 15 States Strengthen Education Policies: Key Trends for 2026 States are tightening K–8 literacy and math expectations, advancing school environment and AI safeguards, and proposing historic K–16 investments. These policy trends aim to improve student outcomes and provide clearer…

February 14

Education policy Feb 14 Mississippi Senate Passes Four Major Education Bills Aimed at Teacher Pay and Retirement Stability The Mississippi Senate has passed four major education bills aimed at improving teacher compensation, student transfers, and retirement benefits. These changes could significantly impact the state's educational landscape and address…

January 19

Education policy Jan 19 School Funding Reforms Fixed Income Gaps But Widened Racial Disparities What happens when policies designed to level the playing field actually create new inequities? A 40-state study spanning three decades shows school funding reforms worked for income gaps but made…

January 18

Education policy Jan 18 Ninth Circuit Stays Ruling That Would Have Required Schools to Inform Parents of Gender Identity Changes When courts disagree about what parents can know about their own children's lives at school, families are caught in the middle. A new Ninth Circuit ruling has reignited one of… Education policy Jan 18 Ohio Becomes First State to Require AI Policies in Every Public School What happens when your child's school has no rules about AI? Ohio just answered that question by becoming the first state to require every public school to adopt AI policies—and…