Education News

The Indianapolis teachers union opposes a proposed tax increase intended to fund city public schools. The campaign for the measure is underway, with union opposition as a central element. The proposal focuses on additional revenue for Indianapolis public schools. Key Points Indianapolis teachers union opposes proposed tax increase for public schools Campaign for the city

A report states that transgender and nonbinary students are missing school due to safety concerns. The findings focus on absenteeism patterns among these K-12 students. Data links the absences to perceived risks in school settings. Key Points Trans and nonbinary students report missing classes over safety fears. Report documents increased absenteeism tied to school environments.

The DPSCD board discussed disparities in funding allocated to various sports teams within the district. The meeting focused on resource allocation for athletic programs across schools. Key Points DPSCD board examined funding differences between sports teams Discussions centered on equitable distribution of resources No immediate policy changes were reported from the session Implications for Educational

A California bill designed to identify math difficulties in young children has passed the legislature and awaits the governor’s signature. The legislation focuses on early detection and support for math struggles in K-12 students. It aims to improve outcomes through targeted interventions in public schools. Key Points Bill emphasizes early identification of math struggles in

A report examines New York City parents’ beliefs about their children’s reading performance. Standardized assessments show lower proficiency rates than parents perceive. The analysis compares survey responses with available test data. Key Points Parents rate their children’s reading skills higher than state assessment results indicate. Discrepancies appear across multiple grade levels in NYC public schools.

A case involving access to special education services in K-12 schools has been appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The appeal follows rulings from lower courts on the matter. The case centers on policy questions regarding student access and school obligations. Key Points Special education access case appealed to SCOTUS Involves K-12 students and school

The article is a quiz testing readers on the past week’s K-12 education news. It covers multiple stories related to school policies and events. No single policy change is detailed in the quiz format. Key Points Quiz format reviews recent K-12 news items Topics include various school and policy updates Readers answer questions on the

Newark schools reported a decline in chronic absenteeism to 8.5% for the 2025-2026 school year. District leaders identified specific strategies contributing to the improvement in attendance rates. Key Points Chronic absenteeism rate fell to 8.5% for the reported period. District officials highlighted effective local interventions and policies. Data reflects attendance trends in Newark public schools.

Indianapolis Public Schools reversed its no-zero grading policy. Teachers can now assign zeros for missing or incomplete assignments. The change alters previous district grading practices. Key Points IPS ended its no-zero grading policy for students Policy reversal allows zeros for incomplete work Decision affects K-12 grading standards in the district Implications for Educational Freedom The

The Chicago Public Schools board postponed a proposal to allocate additional funding to Chicago Arts High School. The decision was deferred during a recent board meeting without a specified new timeline. The proposal focused on redirecting district dollars to support the specialized arts program. Key Points Chicago school board delays proposal for increased funding to