July 3, 2026

Summary A Colorado law passed last year requires all school districts to adopt cellphone policies without mandating bans. The 20 largest districts have implemented varied rules on student device use during school hours. Policies range from limited restrictions to more comprehensive guidelines. Key Points State law mandates cellphone policies but allows local flexibility Largest districts […]

Summary A city controller audit found the Philadelphia school district owes $2.8 million in termination payments to about 700 former employees. The review also determined the district had lost track of several expensive pieces of equipment. These findings highlight ongoing financial and asset management issues within the district. Key Points Audit identifies $2.8M owed in

Summary New Jersey lawmakers approved legislation to equip schools with additional tools for addressing student mental health issues. The measure was passed on Tuesday and awaits signature from Gov. Mikie Sherrill. It targets K-12 public schools statewide. Key Points Legislation passed by NJ state lawmakers Tuesday New tools for schools to support student mental health

Summary A conservative law firm has sued Denver Public Schools over its school board voting map. Denver Public Schools is Colorado’s largest school district. The case challenges the district boundaries used for electing school board members. Key Points Denver Public Schools faces lawsuit from conservative law firm. Dispute centers on school board voting map boundaries.

Summary Six HBCUs formed a consortium called eHBCU and partnered with Acadeum to enable course sharing. Students can enroll in classes at partner institutions without transferring or losing degree progress. The goal is to expand course options and shorten time to graduation. Key Points eHBCU consortium includes six HBCUs collaborating via Acadeum platform Students gain

Summary New York state education officials proposed a new high school diploma emphasizing skills and knowledge over credit accumulation. The change was announced at a Board of Regents meeting as part of the New York Inspires initiative. It would apply to future graduates in the state’s public education system. Key Points NY Board of Regents

Summary More than a dozen Delaware public schools, mostly in New Castle County, are operating below 60% capacity according to state data. Five schools are more than half empty. House Speaker Mimi Minor Brown has raised questions about the future of these underutilized buildings. Key Points Over a dozen Delaware schools run at under 60%

Summary Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed moving authority over the California Department of Education from the elected state superintendent to a new commissioner reporting to the governor and State Board of Education. The proposal’s fate will be decided within the next week amid disagreement between supporters and opponents. The change would alter the governance structure

Summary New York City education officials have delayed releasing comprehensive artificial intelligence guidelines for schools. The March draft policy encountered strong backlash, causing officials to abandon their planned June release during a City Council hearing. No new timeline for the final guidance has been provided. Key Points NYC pauses release of AI guidelines for schools

Summary Four candidates are competing to lead the National Education Association, the nation’s largest teachers union, as current President Becky Pringle steps down. The election will occur during the NEA’s annual representative assembly in Denver from July 3 to 7. Candidates include the incumbent vice president and several top state union officials. Key Points NEA