Education News

School districts are exploring outcomes-based contracts for educational technology, where payments to vendors are tied to measurable student achievement. This shift aims to ensure better returns on ed tech investments amid concerns over efficacy. Some districts are piloting these models to hold providers accountable for results. Key Points Payments contingent on student performance metrics Aims […]

Muslim families in Texas have filed lawsuits alleging that Islamic schools were unfairly excluded from a school choice program. The plaintiffs argue that hundreds of other private schools, including Christian ones, were approved for participation. The cases highlight potential discrimination in the approval process for educational funding. Key Points Lawsuits claim exclusion of Islamic schools

The article provides a weekly roundup of K-12 education news, focusing on changes in states’ funding proportions for schools. It covers highlights from the SXSW EDU conference and discusses how superintendents are handling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in educational settings. The piece aims to inform educators and stakeholders on recent developments in the

The opinion piece discusses how teachers are being deprived of professional development opportunities to study Black history, using the author’s personal experience in 2016 at the Brooklyn Historical Society archives. The author highlights handling historical documents on abolition and women’s suffrage, which inspired teaching about the legacy of enslavement. It argues for the need to

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as the nation’s report card, is administered every two years to a representative sample of students. However, private schools are not required to participate, leading to concerns that the test is becoming less representative as more students exit public schools. This gap could affect the accuracy of

A Tennessee bill requiring public schools to collect and report student immigration status data has advanced from a House committee. Introduced by Republicans, it aims to challenge the Supreme Court precedent mandating enrollment of all children regardless of immigration status. The measure, HB073/SB0836, seeks to gather this information for state education department reporting. Key Points

More than 50 Minnesota school districts continue to use seclusion rooms for children with disabilities who are at risk of harming themselves or others, according to data from the Minnesota Disability Law Center. This practice is banned or extremely limited in 21 states. The report highlights the ongoing use of these rooms in the specified

The article discusses early education providers’ efforts to restore protections barring ICE agents from Head Start programs amid the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Democrats are advocating for measures like banning face masks on officers, mandating body cameras, and publicly displayed IDs to increase accountability. This lesser-known demand aims to make Head Start sites safe from

The Iowa House has passed legislation that would dramatically alter operations at the state’s public universities. These bills were advanced by majority votes from conservative lawmakers. The changes aim to significantly reshape how Iowa colleges function. Key Points Iowa House approves bills for major university operational shifts Supported by conservative lawmakers’ majority votes Legislation targets

School districts and nutrition leaders are expressing worries about upcoming USDA updates to school meal guidelines. These changes could impose additional financial burdens and operational challenges on schools. The concerns highlight potential strains on already tight school budgets and resources. Key Points School nutrition advocates fear financial strain from new guidelines Pending USDA updates aim