April 20, 2026

Tennessee Sen. Brent Taylor, a Memphis Republican, chaired a conference committee that drafted legislation to effectively take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The bill establishes an oversight board with significant control over the district. This push could potentially extend to other school districts across the state. Key Points Legislation drafted to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools […]

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a lower court ruling that permits schools to withhold a student’s gender identity information from their parents. This decision lets the ruling stand, affirming schools’ ability to keep such details confidential. The case originated from parents alleging violation of their rights. Key Points Supreme Court

Some U.S. school districts in states like Maine, New Mexico, Iowa, and Oregon are adopting standards-based grading, which evaluates students on mastery of specific skills and concepts rather than accumulated points from assignments and tests. This approach aims to provide a more accurate reflection of student learning and progress. Jerrid Kruse, a professor at Drake

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case from Colorado involving Catholic preschools that exclude LGBTQ families while seeking public funding through the state’s universal preschool program. The case challenges whether these religious institutions can participate in government-funded programs without altering their faith-based admissions policies. This follows prior Supreme Court decisions on religious

The Philadelphia Board of Education is set to vote on a new facilities plan that includes closing 17 schools. Students at John Moffet School rallied against proposed changes, leading the district to adjust plans to convert it into a K-4 school instead of a middle school. The vote is scheduled for Thursday, amid ongoing discussions

California students, led by Orange County teen Elise Choi, have authored Assembly Bill 2071 to mandate digital wellness education in schools’ health classes. The bill addresses mental health concerns from technology use, arguing that phone bans alone are insufficient. It aims to teach students responsible tech habits amid growing worries about social media’s impact. Key

The CDC has reported a record 1,748 measles cases in the US as of April 16, 2026, spanning 33 jurisdictions. This surge marks the highest number since measles was declared eliminated in 2000. Health officials attribute the outbreak to declining vaccination rates in certain communities. Key Points 1,748 confirmed measles cases across 33 US jurisdictions

Early childhood classrooms often feature a lead teacher and an assistant, with both playing similar roles in children’s daily activities like playing, reading, and guiding. However, the lead teacher holds a senior position, and state policies fail to adequately recognize the importance of assistant teachers. This discrepancy highlights a gap between classroom realities and regulatory

The U.S. Education Department has outlined priorities for AI-related grants in education. The weekly review also covers how special education funding is addressed in former President Trump’s budget proposal. Additionally, it discusses initiatives to introduce more Bibles into classrooms. Key Points Education Department defines priorities for AI grants in K-12 and higher education. Analysis of

The opinion piece argues that while unsupervised access to social media has harmed children’s mental health, states are overreaching by banning more than just phones in schools. It highlights the rise in adolescent anxiety, depression, cyberbullying, and suicide due to tech misuse. The author contends that such broad bans are a significant error in addressing