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January 12

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. Education policy Jan 8 Federal Research Cuts Leave Families Navigating Special Education Without Critical Data When federal research programs that track what works for students with specific learning needs are suddenly eliminated, families are left navigating educational decisions with fewer evidence-based resources. Here's what parents… Education policy Jan 8 Federal Testing Cuts Leave Parents Without Critical Data on Student Progress When federal testing programs are cut, how do parents track whether schools are actually building their children's skills? Recent changes to national assessments mean families may need new strategies for…

January 2

Education policy Jan 2 Wisconsin Special Education Funding Falls Short of Budget Promises When lawmakers promise 42% special education reimbursement but deliver 35%, someone has to make up the difference. For Wisconsin families, that gap means hard choices are coming to a school… Education policy Jan 2 Mississippi Raises the Bar on School Grades While Parents Wonder What It Means What happens when 65 percent of schools earn good grades? Mississippi raises the bar. Here's what every parent needs to know about the new accountability standards—and why your expectations matter…