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February 23
Missouri Lawmakers Consider Rollback of Grade-Level Equivalency on State Tests Education policy Missouri Lawmakers Consider Rollback of Grade-Level Equivalency on State Tests Missouri considers rollback of law requiring grade-level equivalency on state tests due to budget cuts. Inclusive Classrooms Benefit All Students, Not Just Those With Disabilities Education policy Inclusive Classrooms Benefit All Students, Not Just Those With Disabilities Inclusive education practices can benefit all students, regardless of their abilities. Connecticut Introduces Innovative Music History Elective Education policy Connecticut Introduces Innovative Music History Elective Connecticut has taken a significant step in education with the launch of its 'Course in a Box' program, starting with 'An American History of Rock and Soul,' Hoboken Schools Revolutionize Academic Support with AI-Enhanced Tutoring AI in education Hoboken Schools Revolutionize Academic Support with AI-Enhanced Tutoring Hoboken Public Schools are enhancing academic support with AI-enhanced tutoring, offering students personalized learning experiences. Kansas Schools Face Special Education Funding Shortfall Amid Calls for Reform Education policy Kansas Schools Face Special Education Funding Shortfall Amid Calls for Reform Kansas schools face a significant special education funding gap, prompting calls for reform and reappropriation of unused general funds. San Francisco Teachers Strike for Fair Pay and Benefits Education policy San Francisco Teachers Strike for Fair Pay and Benefits San Francisco teachers are on strike, seeking fair compensation and benefits, highlighting the challenges in the education sector. Nigeria Revolutionizes Education with AI-Powered OgunLearn Platform AI in education Nigeria Revolutionizes Education with AI-Powered OgunLearn Platform Ogun State, Nigeria has launched an AI-powered teaching and learning platform to transform education delivery and prepare learners for 21st-century skills. Google Unveils AI-Powered Updates to Gemini and Google Classroom at BETT 2026 AI in education Google Unveils AI-Powered Updates to Gemini and Google Classroom at BETT 2026 Google's AI updates to Gemini and Google Classroom unveiled at BETT 2026 are set to revolutionize education with personalized support and streamlined workflows. Missouri Budget Cuts Threaten Transparency in Student Performance Education policy Missouri Budget Cuts Threaten Transparency in Student Performance Missouri faces a challenge in education transparency due to budget cuts. Bipartisan Compromise Secures $79 Billion for Education in FY2026 Education policy Bipartisan Compromise Secures $79 Billion for Education in FY2026 A bipartisan compromise has secured $79 billion for education in FY2026, with plans to enforce new digital accessibility rules.