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Thursday, Nov. 5, 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

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