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Summary The Chicago election board declined to remove school board candidates from the ballot after rejecting a dual-circulation challenge. Commissioners Laura Kotelman, Marsiel Hernandez, and June Brown heard oral arguments from Ed Mullen before dropping the objection. The decision allows the candidates to proceed in the upcoming election. Key Points Election board rejected dual-circulation argument […]

Summary Tennessee student reading scores improved on the third-grade TCAP test. Proficiency rates decline as students advance through middle school. The results coincide with the state’s third-grade retention law. Key Points Third-grade reading scores rose on statewide TCAP assessments. Proficiency drops as students enter middle school grades. Trends reflect outcomes under Tennessee’s retention policy. Implications

Summary Across nine counties in central Indiana, more candidates have filed for school board positions as Republicans than as Democrats. The filings are for the 2026 election cycle. This partisan breakdown reflects candidate self-identification in the region. Key Points More Republican than Democrat candidates filed for school board seats in central Indiana. Data covers nine

Summary A federal judge issued a temporary order blocking a state takeover board’s authority over Memphis schools. District officials argued the move could delay the school year start or force building closures. The decision affects the district less than five weeks before students return. Key Points Federal judge temporarily blocks state takeover board authority in

Summary The Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. The conservative majority ruled in cases challenging these policies. The decision affects how K-12 schools manage student athletics. Key Points SCOTUS upheld state bans on transgender participation in girls’ sports. Ruling stems from cases argued in January 2026. Schools must align

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