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January 13

AI in education Jan 13 Florida District Shows Parents How to Embrace AI in Education Pasco County Schools introduces thoughtful AI guidelines that prioritize teaching responsibility over restriction. High school students gain access to Microsoft Copilot while learning to label AI-assisted work—a model for families… Education policy Jan 13 Idaho Voters Protect Special Education With Historic $7.7 Million Levy Approval When 66% of Blaine County voters said yes to a $7.7 million education levy, they sent a powerful message about community priorities. Here's what this means for families navigating Idaho's… Education policy Jan 13 California Schools Gain $7.4 Billion Despite Mounting State Budget Pressures California faces an $18 billion deficit, yet schools are actually gaining $7.4 billion in new funding. How is that possible - and how long will it last? The answer lies… 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… Dyscalculia Jan 12 New Professional Development Course Equips Educators to Better Support Students Building Math Skills What if a simple two-task screening could identify math struggles before they spiral into anxiety? New research is giving educators better tools to understand how children's brains build mathematical skills—and…