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Appeals court OKs parts of Iowa’s sweeping anti-LGBTQ law

The decision is a blow to free speech and civil rights advocates, who have said such laws are discriminatory and lead to self-censorship in schools.

‘Vibe coding’ helped a Washington district save $250K in ed tech costs

Peninsula School District says it is harnessing AI tools to develop replacements for current ed tech and expand its capabilities.

Week In Review: Districts debate 4-day school weeks and explore ‘vibe coding’

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from the rescinding of Title IX settlements to the impact that pre-K has on enrollment in higher grades.

Gallup: Gen Z growing more negative toward AI

Most respondents, including K-12 students, expressed concern that AI designed to speed up tasks would “make learning more difficult.”

Gaps in early childhood investment drive up K-12 costs

Disparities before age 5 are driven largely by housing and child care, triggering gaps that continue throughout childhood and into public schools.

Districts, states grapple with 4-day school week

Education leaders are weighing pros and cons as they balance calendar demands for teacher training, instructional requirements and community needs.

How mentoring programs spur student success in a New York district

Baldwin Union Free School District has prioritized mentoring for 25 years, expanding its initiatives in recent years to include a peer-to-peer program.

After-school program sustainability concerns are rising among providers

Over half of after-school providers said they were worried about having to close their programs in 2025, according to a survey by Afterschool Alliance.

Want to stabilize K-12 enrollment? Expanding pre-K access could help

Children who participated in D.C.’s universal pre-K program were significantly more likely to stay in public schools, Urban Institute research shows.

Draft anti-DEI rule draws strong pushback from education leaders

The General Services Administration plan — which would apply to all federal funding recipients — would hurt student success initiatives, commenters said.

Why ‘Year 0’ is the most critical time in a curriculum rollout

Recent math deployments in New York and Philadelphia show the value of pre-implementation, research from the National Math Improvement Project says.

What’s the key to solving the math deficiency equation?

A recent Bellwether report calls for a balanced approach amid stagnant and divergent achievement numbers.

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Education Department rescinds Title IX pacts protecting LGBTQ+ students

The resolution agreements, which the agency called "illegal," were reached under previous Democratic administrations.

COVID remote learning put drain on college enrollment

The percentages of students completing the FAFSA, taking the ACT or signing up for the first year of college fell in 2020-21, NBER data shows.

Trump’s FY 2027 budget would slash $8.5B from selected K-12 programs

The request spares Title I and special education but targets a range of K-12 programs including English Language Acquisition.

EPA Clean School Bus Program revving up after roadblock

The agency’s Office of Inspector General previously flagged concerns about its management of the $5 billion program.

Educational equity on the chopping block in Trump FY 2027 budget request

Equity Assistance Centers and teacher quality grants would be eliminated for DEI ties, while the Office for Civil Rights would be cut by over 30%.

LGBTQ+ students report schools feel more hostile

Two-thirds of students reported feeling unsafe because of their LGBTQ+ identity in 2024-25, according to data from an annual survey by Glisten.

Week In Review: A $17.25M student data privacy settlement and the end of ESSER

We’re rounding up last week’s news, from AI’s use in reviewing books and curricula to diminishing returns for career and technical education.

H-1B visa program hits cap for the next fiscal year

Immigration and the H-1B visa program have been targets of the Trump administration, and many changes have left employers scrambling to comply.

What the $17.25M PowerSchool Naviance settlement means for school districts

District leaders will face questions from families who receive settlement notices as ed tech pushback grows, a K-12 cybersecurity expert says.

CTE programs’ earnings boosts may diminish over time, study finds

Construction, transportation and manufacturing were associated with stronger wage returns for students, according to a Fordham Institute study.

As AI enters book ban disputes, here’s what it means for school districts

Tools seeking to help districts get ahead of challenges have resulted in auto-flags for thousands books, from political memoirs to the works of Shakespeare.

AI is moving quickly. How can districts keep up?

In an ILO Group webinar, education leaders detailed how they implement and govern AI by sharing responsibilities across departments and piloting tools.

Professional development is linked to higher scores, but what works best?

Coaching and collaboration were among aspects found to be particularly useful in a review of meta-analyses by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.