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Oklahoma Teachers Just Got a Raise, but the State Still a ‘Lap Behind’

On a Sunday afternoon in late May, Nancy Jarvis, an Oklahoma kindergarten teacher, was working in her classroom, preparing for an end-of-the-year awards ceremony and making a slideshow for parents.  The routine...

Education Dive
Kent State, Colorado State and other universities turn to budget cuts

Institutions from Maryland to Oregon announced plans last month to trim spending, and sometimes eliminate jobs, as they navigate or stave off deficits.

University of Maryland lays off 84 employees amid budget pressures

The public institution is facing federal and state funding cuts in addition to higher energy costs and slowing endowment returns.

EdSource
University of California pushes for $12B scientific research bond to counter federal cuts

Amid federal cuts and funding uncertainties, the University of California is advocating for a state bond to fund scientific research projects at California universities.

Chalkbeat
Denver school board appears likely to adopt bell-to-bell cellphone ban for all grades

Denver is among several Colorado districts that are in the process of finalizing cell phone policies by the state's July 1 deadline.

Chalkbeat
Here’s how much education funding is in Illinois’ FY27 state budget

Melina Lesus speaks during the “Wheels Up” event on Wed., May 27, 2026 in Chicago., Illinois.