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AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Philly Mayor Proposes Uber Tax for Schools
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker proposed a new tax on rideshare services like Uber to increase funding for the city’s schools in her fiscal year 2027 budget address. The tax aims to generate…
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Wyoming Gov Signs Bill Boosting Kids’ Education Wins
Wyoming’s governor has signed a new bill hailed by advocates as a victory for children’s education. The legislation addresses ongoing issues in public schools, highlighted by cases like a high school junior…
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Merger Threatens Small College’s Basketball Rise
Queens University of Charlotte has recently achieved success in Division I basketball after transitioning from lower divisions. However, an impending merger could potentially disrupt or end this newfound prominence on the court.…
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Indy Charter School Switches Authorizers to Avoid Closure
Rooted School Indianapolis, which opened in 2020, has secured approval from Trine University as its new charter authorizer. This switch helps the school avoid potential closure after issues with its previous authorizer.…
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Colorado Bill Offers School Supplies Tax Holiday Savings
Colorado lawmakers are considering a bill to establish a weekend-long sales tax holiday in July for back-to-school supplies. The proposed measure aims to provide financial relief to families preparing for the new…
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New Mexico Signs Free Universal Child Care Law
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law providing free, universal child care for families. The initiative aims to create significant changes for families and children in the state.…
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Missouri House Approves A-F School Ratings Despite Concerns
The Missouri House has passed a bill to implement an A-F grading system for public schools, as requested by Gov. Mike Kehoe, with a vote of 96-53. The legislation aims to create…
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42 States Reduce K-12 Funding Share in 20 Years
A new report reveals that 42 states are allocating a smaller portion of their budgets to K-12 education compared to two decades ago. Approximately 66% of students in chronically underfunded districts are…
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Mississippi Gov Open to School Choice Special Session
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves stated he is open to calling a special legislative session on school choice and teacher pay raises if no agreement is reached in the next four weeks. Republican…
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Colleges Ditch Due Process for Faculty Firings
The article discusses a shift in higher education where colleges are increasingly bypassing due process when censuring or firing professors. It highlights how institutions once approached such actions cautiously but now treat…