Explore

Representative Haley M. Stevens Introduces Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026 to Enhance Education

Representative Haley M. Stevens Introduces Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026 to Enhance Education

Representative Haley M. Stevens has introduced H.R. 10347, the Data Science and Literacy Act of 2026, which aims to establish a new federal grant program. This program would provide competitive grants to states, school districts, tribal schools, colleges, and partnerships to improve data literacy and data science education from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary levels. The bill, received on September 10, 2026, with three cosponsors, seeks to enhance students' ability to understand, use, and critically analyze data. The grants could support various initiatives, including expanding access to data education, developing curricula, training educators, hiring staff with expertise in data science, and fostering partnerships with industry and non-profits. Additionally, the bill mandates the collection and reporting of STEM teacher data in secondary schools every five years, detailing subjects taught, educational backgrounds, race, ethnicity, and gender. The legislation defines key terms such as data literacy,...

New Hampshire Republicans Criticized for Underfunding Public Schools and Increasing Property Taxes

New Hampshire Republicans Criticized for Underfunding Public Schools and Increasing Property Taxes

Governor Kelly Ayotte and New Hampshire Republicans are facing criticism for policies that allegedly underfund public schools and cut state services, leading to increased costs for local communities. This approach is cited as a primary cause of rising property taxes across the state. Despite these concerns, voters in affected communities have reportedly continued to elect the same Republican legislature and Governor. The criticism suggests that these voters then misdirect their anger towards local school boards and city councils for the tax increases, rather than attributing them to state-level policies. The state government is also accused of providing tax dollars to individual parents for homeschooling or private schools, including for 'educational activities' like yoga classes, without accountability, further diverting funds from public education and other essential local services.

Richmond School Board Approves Naming Rights for Internal School Spaces, Excludes Entire Buildings

Richmond School Board Approves Naming Rights for Internal School Spaces, Excludes Entire Buildings

The Richmond School Board has adopted a new policy allowing corporations and individuals to acquire naming rights for rooms and other specific areas within school buildings. This initiative aims to generate philanthropic contributions that will fund unfunded school priorities. However, the policy explicitly prohibits the sale of naming rights for entire school buildings. The newly established framework includes a due diligence process for evaluating potential naming opportunities and incorporates a 'morals and termination clause.' This clause grants the district the authority to remove problematic names in the future, ensuring that partnerships align with community values and educational standards. This move is part of a broader effort to secure additional funding streams for Richmond Public Schools.

Analysis Suggests President Trump's School Choice Program Could Rival Major Federal Education Funding

Analysis Suggests President Trump's School Choice Program Could Rival Major Federal Education Funding

A new analysis by the American Federation for Children (AFC) suggests that President Trump's federal tax-credit scholarship program, set to launch next year, could become one of the largest sources of K-12 funding in the nation. The program, established through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, allows taxpayers to donate up to $1,700 to scholarship-granting organizations and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit. These organizations then distribute funds to public, private, and home-school students for various eligible expenses, including tuition, tutoring, and books. The AFC estimates that if just 20% of eligible taxpayers participate, the program could generate $37.6 billion, a sum comparable to the combined funding of Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the two largest federal funding streams for schools. Nearly three-quarters of taxpayers are expected to be eligible for participation.

Savannah Morning News

Savannah schools hire program manager for $700 million EPLOST projects

Savannah schools hire program manager for $700 million EPLOST projects

The Savannah school board hired Hoar Program Management to oversee its $700 million Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax program.

Lee County School District Seeks Names for Two New Schools to Alleviate Overcrowding

Lee County School District Seeks Names for Two New Schools to Alleviate Overcrowding

The School District of Lee County has initiated a naming process for two new schools: a high school in Alva and an elementary school in Lehigh Acres. These new educational facilities are being developed with funding from the half-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2018. The primary objective of these new schools is to alleviate overcrowding in existing East Region schools within the district. The district is currently accepting suggestions from the community for the names of these two new institutions. This effort is part of a broader strategy to manage student enrollment growth and enhance educational infrastructure across Lee County.

Kami Highlights Teacher Burnout's Impact on Student Learning and District Finances, Urges De-Implementation Audit

Kami Highlights Teacher Burnout's Impact on Student Learning and District Finances, Urges De-Implementation Audit

Kami, a digital learning platform, has released a guide emphasizing the critical need for 'de-implementation audits' to combat teacher burnout, which is significantly impacting student learning and school district finances. The guide, titled 'Teacher Burnout De-Implementation: A Back-to-School Audit Guide,' argues that continuously adding new expectations without removing legacy tasks leads to cognitive overload, fragmented attention, and emotional exhaustion among educators. This 'addition without subtraction' approach forces teachers into administrative roles, diverting them from high-impact instruction. The true cost of burnout includes lower student achievement in foundational subjects, particularly for at-risk and neurodivergent learners, and a degradation of the core teaching experience. Financially, replacing a single teacher costs $12,000 to $25,000+, draining millions from district budgets annually, compounded by higher healthcare claims and 'digital shelfware' from unused software subscriptions.

Palm Beach Post

County schools cut 214 teaching jobs after enrollment drops | Exclusive

County schools cut 214 teaching jobs after enrollment drops | Exclusive

Large school districts across Florida are experiencing steep enrollment drops. Palm Beach County isn't closing schools yet, but cuts teacher positions.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Bill Mandating 30 Minutes of Daily Recess for K-5 Students

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Bill Mandating 30 Minutes of Daily Recess for K-5 Students

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, alongside Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, visited North Wales Elementary School to highlight and ceremonially sign HB 1505, a bill that mandates at least 30 minutes of daily recess for all kindergarten through fifth-grade students in Pennsylvania. This requirement, established in the 2026-27 budget, will take effect at the beginning of the 2027-28 school year. The Shapiro-Davis Administration emphasized that this initiative is part of broader historic investments in Pennsylvania's public schools, which have seen over $3 billion in additional funding since Governor Shapiro took office, representing a nearly 35 percent increase. The Governor stated that quality education involves more than just funding, highlighting the common-sense benefit of recess for children's physical and mental well-being. Lieutenant Governor Davis added that recess provides crucial time for exercise, social interaction, and developing conflict resolution skills, especially in an era dominated by ...

Cincinnati Enquirer

Ohio school ratings spark debate over fairness, accountability

Ohio school ratings spark debate over fairness, accountability

Ohio schools face new report card ratings next week, sparking debate over whether they measure learning or income.

Denver School Board Grapples with Antisemitism Allegation Amidst Internal Feud

Denver School Board Grapples with Antisemitism Allegation Amidst Internal Feud

The Denver Public Schools (DPS) Board of Education recently convened for the first time since its president, Xóchitl Gaytán, accused director Monica Hunter of making an antisemitic comment. The meeting, intended to address these and other policy violations, devolved into procedural bickering, with no clear resolution on how to proceed. Gaytán's allegations, sent in an email to Hunter and Donald 'D.J.' Torres, also included claims that Torres was absent from recent meetings and Hunter contacted DPS staff regarding her son's school transfer. Despite the seriousness of the antisemitism claim, the board did not initiate an investigation. Hunter, the board's vice president, welcomed an investigation but dismissed all allegations as 'baseless.' The board's internal disagreements, which have been ongoing, stem from differing views on the district's governance model and have led to previous mediation efforts costing at least $30,000.

The Knoxville News-Sentinel

Knox County Schools lays out new vision for special ed: 'This is a commitment'

Knox County Schools lays out new vision for special ed: 'This is a commitment'

District leaders want to see students improving faster and hear more from the community to make its services better.