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When Plastic Companies Write the Lesson Plans

This fall, 54 million K-12 students are headed back to the classroom for another year of lessons in all the classic subjects: math, English, history, biology. But there’s another subject that’s been sneaking into school...

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How Trump’s proposal to strip tax-exempt status affects California private schools

The IRS proposal to strip private schools of their tax-exempt status is the Trump administration’s latest attempt to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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Full Sail University cuts 180 jobs

The for-profit arts and media college's student population fell by 13.1% from 2025 to 2026, according to a spokesperson.

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LAUSD satisfies budget revisions in 45-day window, county to continue monitoring

The Los Angeles Unified School District made adequate revisions to its budget and fiscal stabilization plan within the 45-day period outlined in a July 2 letter from the Los Angeles County Office of Education. But it...

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Private colleges could lose tax-exempt status under new IRS proposal

If enacted, diversity work deemed illegal by President Donald Trump would disqualify colleges from federal tax exemption.

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Trump administration seeks to strip private schools’ tax-exempt status over race-based policies

EdSource is following this developing story and what it could mean for California’s private universities and private K-12 schools. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates in your inbox. The Internal Revenue...

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Support tax increases for schools as the cost of living rises? Indiana voters face a tough choice.

Students at Lake Prairie Elementary in Lowell, Indiana hug a staff member goodbye as they depart for home on school buses on the second day of school this year.

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Hundreds of Thousands of Eligible Kids Are Waiting for Childcare Assistance

A nationwide investigation reveals massive waitlists for government-funded childcare assistance, leaving low-income families stranded without essential ...

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East Carolina University eyes another $8.5M in budget cuts

The public institution is working on a multiyear plan to shave $25 million in expenses while reinvesting some of those savings back into the university.

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Opinion: Want More Equitable School Funding? NBA Salary Caps Can Be a Model

Summer is an exciting time for NBA fans with a flair for analytics. The free-agency period has my news feed full of trades, signings and salary dumps. One aspect of professional sports leagues that has always fascinated...

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Guide: What to know about the public schools tax referendum in Indianapolis

Indianapolis voters will decide a property tax question this fall that would provide critical revenue to Indianapolis Public Schools.

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Emily Griffith Technical College to buy $11 million building for move out of DPS headquarters

Some of Emily Griffith Technical College's programming is currently housed in Denver Public Schools' downtown headquarters.

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‘Hostile takeover’: Antioch University faces down university coalition it co-founded

The Ohio institution helped launch the Coalition for the Common Good, which it says is now trying to dissolve its board, seize its funds and fire its president.

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The promise and limits of career and technical education

A student cuts string from fabric at the Community Youth Development Institute on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 in Chicago.

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$7.5B research bond for California universities could appear on March 2028 ballot

A $7.5 billion state bond that would fund scientific research at California universities could appear on the March 2028 ballot, pending final approval from Gov. Gavin Newsom.  Senate Bill 895, which would place the bond...

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Mamdani pledges $43 million to fix NYC childcare payment delays before school starts

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Monday reforms meant to speed up payments to childcare providers as the city prepares to kick off its first free program for 2-year-olds.

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Financial Literacy Is Required For Hawai‘i Grads. Are Schools Ready?

At Pearl City High School, teacher Tammy Yoon is determined to teach students the basics of personal finance.  How to write a check. How to calculate interest on a car loan. How to run a cost-benefit analysis on whether...

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Are book vendors intentionally selling pornographic content to public schools? Utah is spending $60K to find out.

A new state survey will direct school library staff across the state to detail their book purchases, spending and more. The post Are book vendors intentionally selling pornographic content to public schools? Utah is...

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NYC school board rejects $1.65 million tech deal in early setback for Mamdani

The Panel for Educational Policy, pictured here in 2025, did not approve a $1.65 million Oracle contract this week that officials say supports critical school HR and enrollment systems.

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Why the Indianapolis teachers union opposes a proposed tax increase for city public schools

Indianapolis Public Education Corporation Executive Director Karega Rausch speaks at an event on Tuesday, Aug. 25, in support of a property tax referendum that would benefit both IPS and charter schools.

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Field trips, sixth grade camps among Fresno Unified budget cuts

Fresno parents learned during back-to-school night events earlier this month that the district has cut field trips for TK-fifth graders and camps for sixth graders in an effort to reduce spending, The Fresno Bee...

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DPSCD board addresses funding gaps between sports teams

The Detroit Public Schools Community District board discussed spending for athletics, with the board president advocating for more equity between high school and K-8 sports.

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CTA campaigns for Prop. 3, renewal of income tax for high earners

The California Teachers Association called for more funding for public schools and campaigned for Proposition 3 at a Thursday morning news conference. The CTA presented a joint report from the Economic Policy Institute,...

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Illinois education advocates grow more divided on Pritzker’s impending federal tax-credit program choice

Chicago school board member Angel Gutierrez came out in support of Illinois’ participation at a Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, news conference outside South Loop Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois.

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Central Coast school district wants revenue share if state’s only nuke plant stays open

A school district in San Luis Obispo County wants to keep receiving a cut of revenue from California’s only nuclear power plant should it remain in operation, The San Luis Obispo Tribune reported. Negotiations to close...

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Eric Adams inked a $200 million internet deal for student Chromebooks. Mamdani is canceling it.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is canceling a $200 million initiative from his predecessor to equip hundreds of thousands of Chromebook laptops with free internet service.

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Open or closed? Some Colorado programs for homeschoolers remain in limbo after turbulent summer

Some publicly funded homeschool enrichment programs may not open in Colorado this school year because of strict new rules and the demise of a prolific authorizer.

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Opinion: If Social Media Companies Owe Billions, Let’s Fund What Kids Need

The conversation about social media and young people has been largely about what to take away. Devices. Screen Time. Push Notifications. Agenda-driven algorithms. It’s time to start talking about what we’re prepared to...

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Meta Reaches $17 Billion Settlement With States in Landmark Trial Over Teen Social Media Addiction

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and...

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Should Tennessee fully fund special education pre-K programs?

Tennessee school leaders say the state is not providing adequate funding for special education pre-k classrooms, which districts are required to offer for students with disabilities as young as 3 who live in the...