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January 8

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…

January 1

Education policy Jan 1 Ohio Mandates Free Tutoring for Students Building Math Skills Without Providing Funding Nearly one-third of Ohio students scored at limited math proficiency—and now the state is mandating intensive tutoring to help them build skills. But here's the catch: schools must find the… Education policy Jan 1 Federal Court Affirms Parents’ Right to Know About Children’s School Experiences When it comes to knowing what's happening with your child at school, should parents be informed? A federal court just weighed in with a clear answer—and it may change how… Education policy Jan 1 Florida Boosts School Safety and Mental Health Funding With $300 Million Investment Florida's new budget proposal pairs $300 million in school safety funding with significant mental health investments. For parents wondering whether schools have the resources to keep children both safe and… Education policy Jan 1 California’s New Law Empowers Schools to Better Protect Children from Abuse California's new law requires all schools—public and private—to implement comprehensive abuse prevention systems by mid-2026, expanding who must report concerns and creating a statewide database to prevent known offenders from… Education policy Jan 1 Nation’s Report Card Moves to School Devices for 2026 Testing Season The nation's most important educational assessment is changing how students take tests. Starting in 2026, students will use their own school devices for the Nation's Report Card—but parents should remember…

December 31, 2025

Education policy Dec 31 Education Department Launches $250,000 Civics Competition for America’s 250th Birthday What if your child could earn up to $150,000 for understanding America's founding principles? The new Presidential 1776 Award civics competition opens next year with substantial scholarships and a path…