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Nearly $300 million in education research funds remain unspent according to letters sent to the U.S. Department of Education. The agency has responded that it intends to meet all statutory obligations for distributing the funding. This situation has drawn attention to delays in federal education spending processes. Key Points Nearly $300M in research funds unspent […]

Governor Bill Lee has appointed a new oversight board for Memphis schools, including former Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dorsey Hopson. Hopson led the district from 2013 to 2019. The board was selected by top Tennessee leaders to provide oversight following the district’s challenges. Key Points Gov. Bill Lee appoints oversight board for Memphis schools Former

A recent amendment to Ohio Senate Bill 19 adds a carveout exempting classical schools from the state’s science of reading curriculum requirements. The change was approved by the Ohio House Education Committee as part of a broader math interventions bill. This occurs despite an existing statewide mandate for teaching the science of reading. Key Points

Governor Bill Lee signed legislation this week authorizing an oversight board for Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The law empowers top Tennessee Republican leaders to appoint board members. This establishes state-level intervention in the district’s operations. Key Points Gov. Bill Lee signed the takeover bill into law Oversight board will be appointed by state Republican leaders Targets

North Carolina legislators sought to prohibit DEI offices, trainings, and statements at public colleges but could not override the governor’s veto. The measure was part of wider state-level pushes to limit diversity initiatives and regulate discussions of race, gender, and sexuality in higher education. The bill’s defeat leaves existing DEI structures intact at state institutions.

Mississippi has been facing a childcare crisis for over a year, impacting families and providers. Nancy Burnside, a veteran in early childhood education, shares her experience of returning to the field after trying other careers and reopening her parents’ facility in 2015. The article explores whether the state has viable solutions to address the ongoing

Several schools implemented cellphone bans expecting significant improvements in learning environments, but initial findings show limited positive impacts. Researchers from Stanford, Duke, Michigan, and Pennsylvania universities analyzed the outcomes, indicating that the bans have not yet materialized into the hoped-for educational benefits. The article is part of a biweekly briefing on school safety news. Key

Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced that the state will opt into a federal tax-credit scholarship program. He assured that the program will not violate Colorado’s anti-discrimination laws. The statement was made during an event at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science hosted by the Invest in Education Foundation. Key Points Gov. Polis opts Colorado

The article discusses the declining mental health of LGBTQ+ youth and highlights research showing that affirming environments from adults, institutions, and communities can significantly reduce suicide risks. It positions schools as key players in providing support through inclusive policies and resources. The piece emphasizes the potential for educational settings to foster positive outcomes for these

A proposal under consideration by the Denver school board would require all schools in the district to adopt research-backed literacy instruction based on the science of reading. This policy aims to standardize phonics and other evidence-based methods across Denver Public Schools. The initiative follows a 2022 literacy lesson example at Bradley International School. Key Points