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January 13

Education policy Jan 13 California Eliminates College Application Barriers for Qualified High School Seniors What if getting into college was as simple as doing the work? California just eliminated the application guessing game for qualified students—complete your requirements, and 16 state universities will automatically…

January 12

Education policy Jan 12 NYC Mayor-Elect Reverses Course, Now Backs Mayoral Control of Schools When a politician reverses a major campaign promise before even taking office, parents take notice. NYC's incoming mayor just did exactly that on school governance - here's what it means… Education policy Jan 12 California Becomes First State to Require Safety Measures for AI Chatbots Used by Minors What happens when your child forms an emotional connection with an AI that can't recognize distress? California just became the first state to require safety guardrails for companion chatbots serving… Education policy Jan 12 NYC Mayor-Elect Reverses Course, Keeps Control of Schools for Accountability When the leader of the nation's largest school system reverses a major campaign promise, parents everywhere pay attention. What does this mean for family voice in education decisions? Education policy Jan 12 NYC Mayor-elect Backs Mayoral School Control in Major Policy Reversal When a politician reverses a major education promise before even taking office, parents pay attention. NYC's new mayor now backs the mayoral control he once opposed—but promises to make parent… Education policy Jan 12 NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Reverses Course on School Governance, Pledges Parent Voice NYC's incoming mayor reverses course on school governance, now supporting mayoral control while pledging meaningful parent involvement. For families who've felt locked out of education decisions, the question remains: Will…

January 9

Education policy Jan 9 Novato Schools Face Budget Crisis as Reserves Plummet Below State Minimum When a school district's budget status drops from "positive" to "qualified," it's a warning sign that essential programs could be at risk. Novato families now face decisions about cuts that… Education policy Jan 9 Illinois Protects Human Teachers from AI Replacement in Community Colleges What happens when AI gets too good at teaching? Illinois just drew the line: technology can enhance instruction, but qualified human educators must remain at the center of every classroom… Education policy Jan 9 Illinois Sets July 2026 Deadline for Statewide AI Guidelines in Schools What happens when artificial intelligence meets the classroom? Illinois just became a national leader in answering that question, requiring comprehensive AI guidelines that protect what parents know matters most: the…

January 8

Education policy Jan 8 New Hampshire Lawmakers Propose Major Changes to Education Voucher Program When a voucher program doubles in size overnight, families deserve to know whether it's actually working. New Hampshire's legislative battle over transparency and oversight offers lessons for parents everywhere.