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Education News

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 · The education-freedom brief

Fund students, not systems: what changed in education policy today.

Why it matters: Policy moves fast. We read the coverage, check it against the research, and tell you what it means for families.

Courts: DOJ dismisses desegregation orders despite remaining segregation.
States: Indiana to launch an anonymous school safety tip line in January.
Curriculum: A proposal calls for three years of civics in K-12.

⏱ 3-minute read · Curated by EFI staff

Hechinger Report

Reading Failures and Black Students’ Literacy Needs

The article features a parent’s account of her Black children’s struggles with reading instruction in school. It connects personal experiences to the broader ‘Sold a Story’ investigation on flawed literacy curricula. The…

K-12 Dive

Maryland District Revises Pronoun Policy, DOJ Lawsuit Continues

A Maryland school district updated its policy on student pronouns. The U.S. Justice Department maintained its lawsuit against the district despite the revision. The case centers on local handling of gender identity…

Chalkbeat

NYC Small High Schools Share Buildings but Not Resources

Dozens of small NYC high schools operate in shared buildings yet rarely combine resources like libraries, staff, or programs. The article explores enrollment declines and barriers to greater collaboration among co-located schools.…

EdSurge

Teachers Use Midterms for Nonpartisan Civics Lessons

Teachers are incorporating the midterm elections into K-12 civics classes to illustrate democratic processes. Lessons focus on voter participation and government functions while avoiding partisan endorsements. The approach uses current events to…

Chalkbeat

Chicago School Board Candidates Debate School Closures

Chicago Public Schools board candidates discussed school closures in a recent debate, a topic previously considered off-limits. The conversation addressed declining enrollment and budget pressures facing the district. Candidates outlined differing views…

Chalkbeat

Colorado Districts Seek Property Tax Hikes for Teacher Pay

Many Colorado school districts are placing property tax increase measures on ballots to raise funds for higher teacher salaries. These measures aim to address compensation issues amid budget constraints. Voters in various…