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Tennessee Republicans are advancing a bill to ease state testing requirements for private schools participating in the Education Savings Account voucher program. Sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson, the legislation aims to eliminate mandatory state testing for these schools. The proposal has progressed in the legislature as part of efforts to refine the voucher […]

Under Secretary Nicholas Kent from the Education Department has issued warnings to two accrediting agencies regarding their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements. The concerns persist even though the agencies have suspended these standards. This action highlights ongoing scrutiny of DEI policies in higher education accreditation. Key Points Under Secretary Nicholas Kent raised concerns about

A federal judge has ruled that Texas must include Islamic schools in its school choice program, following a lawsuit by Muslim families alleging religious discrimination. The decision addresses claims that the state’s exclusion violated constitutional rights. Additionally, the ruling extends the application window for families by two weeks to allow broader participation. Key Points Judge

Conservative state senator Darren Bailey has won the Republican primary for Illinois governor, defeating a field of challengers. He will face incumbent Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker in the November general election. Bailey’s victory reflects strong support from conservative voters in the state. Key Points Bailey secured over 50% of the vote in a six-way primary

Colleges are facing a heavy burden from the Trump administration’s demand for unprecedented amounts of admissions data. Institutional researchers are scrambling to compile and submit the information. There are concerns about how the federal government will use this data. Key Points Institutional researchers are frantically gathering and turning over large volumes of admissions data. The

Michigan lawmakers have proposed bills to mandate ‘science of reading’ training for all K-5 teachers to address the state’s literacy crisis. The legislation also requires teacher preparation programs in colleges to include this training for certification. This initiative aims to improve reading instruction statewide by emphasizing evidence-based methods. Key Points Mandatory science of reading training

The Memphis school board unanimously selected interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond for the permanent role but postponed finalizing his contract. This decision comes as an audit looms, raising concerns about a potential state takeover of the district. The board aims to address any issues before proceeding. Key Points Unanimous selection of Roderick Richmond as permanent superintendent

Chicago Public Schools has announced three finalists for its CEO position, none of whom are Latino, sparking concerns from community leaders and advocates. The district, where nearly half of students are Latino, has a history of underrepresentation in top leadership roles. The finalists include two internal candidates and one from Denver, with the school board

The article discusses the challenges of device management in one-to-one K-12 districts, where IT teams handle configuring, deploying, securing, and tracking thousands of devices. It emphasizes the need for scalable, automation-friendly approaches to provision, refresh, wipe, and troubleshoot devices without expanding staff. The piece promotes CDW’s services for managing district device lifecycles. Key Points IT

The opinion piece draws an analogy between California’s public education system and a failing restaurant, where declining student enrollment is met with teachers’ unions demanding higher pay and more staff. It argues this approach exacerbates financial strain on the system. The article highlights the disconnect between falling revenues from fewer students and increasing labor costs.