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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…

December 30, 2025

Education policy Dec 30 Oregon Faces $373 Million Education Budget Shortfall From Federal Tax Changes When federal tax policy flows automatically into state budgets, families feel the impact in their children's classrooms. Oregon's potential $373 million shortfall shows exactly why understanding education funding matters—and why… Education policy Dec 30 Oregon Faces $888 Million Education Funding Shortfall From Federal Tax Changes When tax policy changes hundreds of miles away start affecting your local school's budget, understanding the connection between state revenue and classroom resources becomes essential. Oregon families may soon see… Education policy Dec 30 Oregon Schools Face Budget Cuts as Federal Tax Changes Drain State Funding If you've noticed your school district announcing cuts and wondered what's behind them, federal policy changes are now directly affecting Oregon's state budget. Here's what families need to know about…

December 29, 2025

Education policy Dec 29 Montana Court Pauses Education Savings Accounts for Students with Disabilities A Montana court's ruling on education savings accounts highlights the gap between what families need and what systems provide. The technical legal issue may mask a bigger question about options…