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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Why Private Schools Avoid NAEP Tests and Why It Matters
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,…
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Tennessee Bill Advances School Immigration Checks
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…
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Minnesota Schools Still Use Seclusion Rooms: Report
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…
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Head Start Providers Push for ICE Restrictions
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…
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Iowa House Passes Bills to Reform Public Universities
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…
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Districts Concerned on USDA Nutrition Updates
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…
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Kansas Bill Targets College DEI Cuts Advances
A proposal in Kansas requiring colleges to certify the elimination of DEI programs has advanced in the legislature. The measure is part of broader efforts in multiple states to dismantle diversity, equity,…
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Indianapolis Schools Plan $7M Budget Cuts Amid Deficit
Indianapolis Public Schools has announced a proposed $7 million reduction in school-based budgets for the 2026-27 school year due to a looming deficit. The cuts aim to address financial shortfalls while maintaining…
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New School Cuts 15% Faculty Amid $48M Deficit
The New School in New York City is reducing its faculty and staff by 15% as part of a financial reorganization. This decision stems from a $48-million deficit and declining enrollment. The…
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Trump: Jeffco Trans Policies Violate Title IX
The Trump administration has determined that Jeffco Public Schools’ policies on transgender students’ bathroom access and sports participation violate Title IX federal law. The finding focuses on the district’s approach to gender…