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In focus / Teaching & learning

The UC Got Rid of the SAT in Admissions. It May Be on Its Way Back

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Ever since the University of California stopped using the SAT and ACT for freshman admissions in 2020, graduation rates have inched up,...

Reporting by The 74 · October 9, 2026Read the original reporting ↗

Teaching & learning

We’re Hiding the Beauty of Math From Children (Opinion)

EdWeek · October 9, 2026

Teaching & learning

Mamdani’s school device ban has its first exception: virtual tutoring

Chalkbeat · October 9, 2026

Beyond the headlines

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Technology & AI

Opinion: AI & Back-to-School Night: Anxious Parents, Nervous Teachers and Chill Coaches

The 74 · October 9, 2026

School safety

Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

K-12 Dive · October 9, 2026

Leadership

Denver school board censures Monica Hunter after investigation into alleged antisemitic language

Chalkbeat · October 9, 2026 · Colorado

District in focus / Illinois

A closer look at Chicago.

In the news 7 times in the last 7 days. See the district behind the headlines, explore its public data, and put it in context with similar-size peers.

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324,130Students · 2024-25

643Schools · 2024-25

$18,216Spending per student · FY2020-21

13.8Students per teacher · 2024-25

NCES data via the district profile. Years vary by measure.

Leadership on the move

Hired

Alexandria Names Dr. Jharrett Bryantt as New Schools Superintendent; $310,000 Salary, February Start

Alaska · October 9 · The Zebra, The Alexandria Brief, Alexandria Now, Inquirer.com

Leaving

Former Cuero ISD superintendent faces possible resignation in Bullard

Texas · October 9 · The Victoria Advocate · Cuero ISD

Board of Education reveals four finalists for Baltimore County Schools superintendent

Maryland · October 9 · WBFF · Baltimore County Public Schools

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Dates for your desk

Oct21

E-Rate administrative window opens (FY2027)

Deadline · 2026 · Funds For Learning / USAC

Nov3

Election Day: school board races and local bond/levy measures

Election · 2026 · Vote.gov

Jan1

School Board Recognition Month

Observance · January 1 to 31, 2027 · National School Boards Association

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