August 11, 2026

Firms connected to two men previously convicted of public corruption received campaign-related business from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Chicago Teachers Union. The arrangements involve political spending and consulting contracts in recent election cycles. No direct connection to classroom policies or school operations is detailed. Key Points Firms tied to convicted individuals secured contracts […]

School districts are addressing concerns over student screen time in educational settings. The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) has advised against implementing strict time limits on device usage. Instead, the guidance emphasizes purposeful technology integration in learning. Key Points CoSN advises districts against setting screen time limits for students. Districts face ongoing challenges in managing

The Shelby County Commission approved the Memphis schools budget after a delay exceeding one month. The approval resolves extended review of the district’s financial plans for the upcoming year. Key Points Shelby County Commission approved the Memphis schools budget Approval followed a delay of more than one month Budget covers K-12 public school operations in

K-12 schools are moving from reactive cybersecurity measures to comprehensive, longer-term cyber resilience planning. The approach emphasizes sustained investment in security infrastructure and risk management. This shift addresses growing threats to educational technology systems and student data. Key Points Schools adopting multi-year strategies for cyber resilience instead of short-term fixes Focus on protecting K-12 networks,

The Chicago Board of Elections has issued rulings on the final challenges to candidates seeking seats on the Chicago Public Schools board. These decisions bring the upcoming school board races closer to their final candidate slates. Key Points Chicago Board of Elections resolved challenges to school board candidacies. Rulings affect candidates for the Chicago Public

The Supreme Court agreed to review a dispute involving Catholic preschools challenging a same-sex mandate. The case concerns whether religious schools must comply with certain anti-discrimination requirements. It addresses potential conflicts between religious practices and policy mandates. Key Points SCOTUS accepted a case on Catholic preschools facing same-sex mandate requirements. The dispute involves religious exemptions

Indiana released results from its revised ILEARN assessment measuring student performance in math and English language arts. The data covers statewide K-12 outcomes for the current year. The article focuses on overall trends from the updated testing format. Key Points Revised ILEARN test results released for Indiana students Scores cover math and English language arts

The opinion article calls for reevaluating how success is measured in school sex education programs. It focuses on curriculum approaches as students return for the new school year. Key Points Opinion piece examines definitions of effective sex education outcomes. Addresses K-12 curriculum policy and program evaluation. Published by The 74 Million as students begin the

Thirty-nine states have implemented restrictions on cell phone use in K-12 schools. These policies aim to reduce distractions during instructional time. Rules and enforcement mechanisms vary by state. Key Points 39 states now have policies limiting student cell phone use in schools. Restrictions focus on minimizing device access during school hours. State approaches differ in

Indiana third-grade students achieved higher pass rates on the IREAD test than before the pandemic. The results show improved literacy outcomes statewide. This indicates a recovery in reading proficiency levels. Key Points Indiana third grade reading scores on IREAD surpass pre-pandemic levels. The IREAD test assesses reading proficiency for third graders. Pass rates have recovered