More From the World of K–12 Education

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Opinion: Accountability Works. Outcomes-Based Contracting Makes It Work Better

As John Adams observed, “facts are stubborn things.” The facts, as education policy writer Chad Aldeman recently observed, are that No Child Left Behind coincided with some of the fastest achievement gains on record for...

Clemson, UF, UVU and other colleges get new leaders

We’re rounding up July’s leadership transitions, including two public colleges that faced unexpected hurdles when installing new presidents.

Education Dive
Fitch: New visa limits could hurt international enrollment and revenue

Financial pressure will be greatest on institutions with weaker student demand and greater reliance on tuition and fee revenue, analysts wrote.

Chalkbeat
Illinois back-to-school sales tax holiday starts Aug. 7. Here’s what qualifies.

A variety of school supplies and clothing meant for children and teens will have a reduced sales tax rate starting Aug. 7.

Chalkbeat
New York reading scores plunge on state tests while math proficiency edges up

Preliminary New York state test results show reading proficiency fell 5 points while math improved. The dramatic declines in reading raised eyebrows among experts.

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Maryland Gov. Offers Late Admission, $800 Credit to Disenrolled Howard Students

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said Thursday the state would provide an $800 credit and expedited admission processing for any of the hundreds of incoming Howard University freshmen who were abruptly told last week that...