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    Column // LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

    This North Carolina district is guaranteeing a career-connected learning experience

    In Guilford County, Superintendent Whitney Oakley is working with higher ed, local industry and nonprofits to bolster students’ opportunities.

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    Solar PPAs for school districts: Lessons from New Jersey

    What districts should know now about solar PPA savings, performance and planning in 2026.

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    Screen time limits coming for LAUSD in the fall

    The nation's second-largest system will impose restrictions for all grade levels, with the strictest ones for the youngest students.

    Updated June 24, 2026
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    Some Education Department cuts ‘appear’ to impact legal duties, OIG says

    The independent office says a 40% staff reduction in early 2025 affected the Education Department's legal duties. The agency says it remains compliant.

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    Is sustained bilingual education best for English learner achievement?

    Rice University researchers found higher scores in both reading and math for Houston-area students who continued to learn in two languages.

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    Indiana invests in statewide cybersecurity pathway

    Cybersecurity coursework is currently offered in nearly 70 high schools around the state, with plans to expand to 200.

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    As student enrollment declines, a look at public school closures

    Miami-Dade County Public Schools approved a plan to close or consolidate 9 schools after enrollment dropped 4% between 2024-25 and 2025-26. 

    Updated June 23, 2026
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    More than half of states miss targets for improving special education

    States labeled as needing intervention or assistance for multiple years could face enforcement actions such as being termed a high-risk grantee.

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    EEOC opens antisemitism probe into NEA, Brandeis Center says

    The center's complaint alleges the teachers union didn’t specify Jews as the primary victims of the Holocaust, among other things. NEA has said it "does not tolerate antisemitism in any form."

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    Miami-Dade County Public Schools approves closure, consolidation of 9 schools

    The district’s school board unanimously approved the plan without a roll call vote. The board also voted to eliminate 168 district positions.

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    Takeaways from the Ed Dept-HHS special ed agreement

    Critics worry it will lead to a medical approach, while supporters say the collaboration will improve outcomes.

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    AI in schools: 3 ways Congress can help

    In a Senate subcommittee hearing, experts shared why federal investments in teacher training and research are needed for successful implementation.

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    Week In Review: New Ed Dept interagency agreements and a district’s library overhaul

    We’re rounding up last week’s news, from a rejected Supreme Court case to teacher workforce updates.

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    What will the Justice Department-OCR agreement mean for schools?

    Concerns include the agency’s capacity to handle the volume of civil rights complaints and the impact on schools' relationship with federal oversight.

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    AI tutor access alone doesn’t equate to student gains, study says

    In two districts analyzed by Stanford University, students’ average weekly use of one such tutor was 2.18 minutes and 5.23 minutes, respectively.

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    The Education Dept now has 14 interagency agreements. Here are the changes.

    The department says the partnerships with six other federal agencies reduce federal bureaucracy. Critics claim they add confusion.

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    Education Department transfers key special ed, civil rights functions

    The departments of Health and Human Services and Justice will receive core special education and civil rights responsibilities under the agreements.

    Updated June 16, 2026
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    Indiana becomes 3rd state to gain ESEA waiver

    The U.S. Education Department says the move will cut red tape and spur innovation, but critics worry it will hurt transparency and equity.

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    BY THE NUMBERS

    Despite fewer exit plans, teacher stress, burnout still high

    Though teacher turnover appears to be on the decline, Rand Corp. finds wage gaps and stress rates remain issues for the profession.

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    What one summer STEM program is doing to expand high schoolers’ horizons

    Summer Science Program International engages diverse cohorts of juniors in a variety of disciplines on 13 college campuses across North America.

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    Illinois passes law defining play-based learning

    The state is among a handful to officially adopt such a definition, delineating both guided play and student-initiated play for young learners.

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    Supreme Court rejects second student speech case in a week

    In a dissent, Justice Samuel Alito urged the court to consider taking up a future case to clarify the limits of school speech.

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    Should Head Start require pre-K teacher pay parity?

    Many commenters on a proposed rule said more federal funding is needed in addition to Head Start workforce wage and benefits standards. 

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    DOJ deems EEOC’s disparate impact discrimination guidelines unconstitutional

    The push against disparate impact liability has been a focus of the Trump administration, including by the Education Department.

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    How a Maryland district renovated 48 school libraries in 1 year

    Prince George’s County Public Schools worked with partners that provided new furniture, lighting, books and tech devices.

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    3 states sue over cancelled special education teacher training grants

    California, Rhode Island and Wisconsin say the cuts are harmful. The Education Department says it remains committed to students with disabilities.