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March 8

Education policy Mar 8 Louisiana Teacher Arrested After Alleged Abuse of Special Education Student A Louisiana teacher was just arrested for allegedly hitting a special education student multiple times. If you've ever worried about what happens in classrooms when you're not there, you're not… Education policy Mar 8 Crestwood District Launches Special Education Reform Amid Parent Concerns Crestwood parents have been pushing for more transparency and inclusion in special education reforms—and the district is finally listening. With legal costs soaring and parent concerns mounting, this Pennsylvania district… Innovation Mar 8 Lancaster University Ghana Business Cup Challenge 2026 Empowers Young Entrepreneurs What happens when we create meaningful opportunities for teenagers to develop real entrepreneurial skills? Lancaster University Ghana's Business Cup Challenge 2026 brought together nearly 250 students from 15 schools to… Education policy Mar 8 Worcester Schools Examine New Data After Voters Change Graduation Requirements When Massachusetts removed MCAS graduation requirements in 2024, it created a unique opportunity to understand what really drives student learning. Worcester schools are now examining the data—and what they find… Innovation Mar 8 How Cornell’s Community-Engaged Learning Is Transforming Student Potential What happens when students stop being passive learners and become active problem-solvers partnering with real communities? Cornell's Community-Engaged Practice and Innovation Awards show the answer: capable, confident young people building… Education policy Mar 8 Idaho Bill Pushes Schools Toward Clear Accountability and Student Success A new Idaho bill would require all public school districts and charter schools to develop strategic performance plans with measurable goals for student outcomes—potentially bringing greater accountability to Idaho's K-12…

March 7

Education policy Mar 7 Mississippi Teacher Pay Raises Die as Political Gridlock Blocks Educator Compensation Mississippi's legislature had a rare chance to address teacher pay—and let it slip away. Both chambers passed raises ($2,000 Senate, $5,000 House) but political gridlock killed both bills. Here's what… Education policy Mar 7 Harrisonburg Proposes 3% Teacher Raise as Part of FY2027 Budget A Virginia school district just proposed a 3% teacher raise for FY2027—but it's contingent on state funding. Here's what this means for students and families.

March 6

AI in education Mar 6 How Two Developments Are Transforming K-12 AI from Pilot Projects to Disciplined Practice Two significant developments are helping schools move beyond experimental AI pilots toward thoughtful, sustainable implementation that actually serves students and teachers—and parents now have the framework to ask the right… Education policy Mar 6 Natomas Teachers Set March 10 Strike Date Over Pay and Special Education California families are facing a new reality as teacher strikes spread across the state. Natomas just joined the list with a March 10 strike date. Here's what this means for…