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Kentucky lawmakers have overridden a veto on legislation that allows public colleges to terminate faculty for bona fide financial reasons, such as low-enrollment programs. The bill aims to provide institutions with greater flexibility in managing resources amid financial constraints. This change will take effect in public higher education institutions across the state. Key Points Overrides […]

K12 Dive offers a pop quiz testing knowledge of recent K-12 education stories. The quiz covers topics from a school district’s innovative ‘vibe coding’ method for saving money to updates on new priorities from the U.S. Education Department. It aims to engage readers on what they’ve learned from the site’s latest articles. Key Points Quiz

An official from Ohio’s Westlake City Schools shared insights at a CoSN conference on integrating data privacy into school culture. The key advice emphasized transparency, urging not to handle data protection matters secretly. This approach aims to foster trust and effective data safeguarding in educational environments. Key Points Westlake City Schools official advises against secretive

Sonny Perdue, chancellor of the University System of Georgia, announced his retirement after four years in the role. He will remain in position until the board selects a successor. The announcement was made in a Wednesday statement. Key Points Perdue has led the University System of Georgia for four years. He will stay on until

Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero is recommending against the expansion of the district’s last innovation zone. He argues that the expansion would lead to increased school segregation. This decision comes amid discussions on school autonomy and innovation in the district. Key Points Superintendent Marrero cites potential increase in segregation as reason to deny expansion.

T.L. Harris, a candidate for the District 6 seat on the Memphis school board, pleaded guilty to a federal felony drug charge two decades ago. He is centering his campaign on themes of personal redemption from this past conviction. Court records confirm the details of the case. Key Points T.L. Harris running for Memphis school

President Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz, a physician and former military officer, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This move is part of a broader overhaul of federal health leadership. Schwartz’s background includes expertise in medicine and military service. Key Points Erica Schwartz nominated by Trump to head CDC Schwartz is a

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is investigating New Home Independent School District in Texas over its plan to relocate a special education class. The probe will determine if this violates Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The district’s decision has raised concerns about accessibility and

Chicago Public Schools plans to rename Cesar E. Chavez Multicultural Academic Center in the Back of the Yards neighborhood following accusations of sexual assault against Cesar Chavez. The decision comes amid broader discussions on honoring historical figures in school names. Neighbors and community members are invited to provide input on the new name through surveys

Indiana will resume issuing child care vouchers after a 15-month freeze, with Gov. Mike Braun announcing additional funding to add about 14,000 children to the program. This will bring total enrollment to around 57,000, but thousands of families will remain on the waitlist. The funding comes from the Child Care and Development Funds and was