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Texas’ charter school boom may soon bust, experts caution

Texas charter schools recently saw their smallest enrollment bump in state history, signaling that similar forces crushing traditional public districts may soon hit them as well. The post Texas’ charter school boom may...

EdSource
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Congressional Republicans grill unfazed San Francisco superintendent on gender policies

The hearing gave House Republicans, facing a possible electoral loss in November, a stage for a flashpoint cultural issue popular with conservatives and, they believe, the public at large. San Francisco Unified...

Chalkbeat
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No more scrolling at lunch: Officials from 3 Colorado school districts discuss their cellphone bans

All Colorado school districts must adopt a cellphone policy by July 1. Ahead of that deadline, officials from three districts with bans talked to the State Board of Education about how it’s going.

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CPS CEO Macquline King testified before Congress. Here are 3 key takeaways.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King appeared before Congress on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, to answer questions on the district's gender identity and sexuality policies.

Education Dive
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House appropriators move to label graduate nursing as professional degree

The House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill that would enable students in those programs to access higher federal borrowing limits. 

Education Dive
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DOJ opens investigation into CUNY student success program

The probe is one of dozens of civil rights investigations the federal agency has publicized over the last week.

District Admin
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Austin public schools face reckoning as state takeover looms

Critics of a takeover say it could open the way for policy changes not necessarily aligned with the wishes of voters—but proponents argue that it could free the district to pursue reforms free of the pressures of local...

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Trump law would also direct voucher money to public schools

The law, which creates the first-ever federal voucher program, is designed, in part, to lure Democrats. It’s unclear how many blue states will sign up. The post Trump law would also direct voucher money to public...

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NYC Kids Speak Up: What Mamdani Should Do if Knicks Win NBA Title

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Half of teacher preparation programs align with the science of reading, report finds

A student works on a reading assignment at Global Preparatory Academy in Indianapolis in 2024. Indiana is among several states that recently improved how teacher preparation programs teach aspiring educators about...

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Cellphones, smartwatches, and other personal devices will be banned in Denver schools

An assistant principal at Girls Athletic Leadership School, a Denver charter school where cellphones were already prohibited, takes a phone from a student in September 2025. This fall, all Denver students will have to...

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University of Iowa cannot change endowed scholarship for Black students, state high court rules

The institution sought to change the scholarship's eligibility to first-generation students, citing the U.S. Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious admission.

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Opinion: Businesses Want Bilingual Workers, Families Want Bilingual Kids, So Why the Gap?

For a few years now, the United States has been marinating in a particular version of the American story. Specifically, we’ve been awash in warnings about the country’s alleged vulnerability in the face of cultural...

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Gov. Ayotte Signs Bill to Give Retired Grandparents Access to State Childcare Scholarship

On Friday, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed Senate Bill 608 into law, which allows retirees taking care of children to access the state’s childcare assistance program. For eligible families, the NH Child Care...

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Students across Pennsylvania step up on Election Day to keep democracy working

Students from Franklin Towne Charter High School walk out before receiving the Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards at the state capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. on May 27, 2026.

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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.

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Why Indian Americans Rule the Scripps Spelling Bee

Education Dive
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Nebraska law offering in-state tuition to undocumented students struck down

The federal judge’s ruling marks the fourth time a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit has ended such policies under the Trump administration.

Education Dive
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DOJ opens 15 civil rights probes into medical school admissions

The agency last month accused two highly selective medical schools of unlawfully giving Black and Hispanic applicants an advantage.

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An Explosion in School Choice: Jeb Bush on a Quarter-Century of Change in Florida

Michael Horn, host of podcasts The Future of Education and Class Disrupted, recently sat down with former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Ryan Delk, the founder of the Primer microschools network. In the episode below,...

EdSource
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Shaw, Barrera emerge as front-runners in California superintendent race

Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera are the top two candidates in the state superintendent of public instruction primary, with Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra leading the governor's race.

EdSource
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California superintendent of public instruction race: Live election results

The June 2 California primary election will determine which two candidates advance in the race for state superintendent of public instruction.

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Oklahoma Student Performance Is Declining. Charter Schools Are an Exception

A recent report from the University of Oklahoma documented the Sooner State’s “Fall to 48th” place on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Its slide down the rankings from the middle of the pack in the 1990s...

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NYC families can now apply for 2-K. Here's what you need to know

New York City has opened applications for its 2-K early childhood program. Families can now apply for free, full-day seats for two-year-olds, with officials outlining eligibility and deadlines.

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Colorado's 'first public Christian school' closes permanently

Riverstone Academy, billed as Colorado's first public Christian school, has shut its doors for good amid legal and enrollment challenges that tested the boundaries of public funding and religious instruction.

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Opinion: A Fast-Food Menu of Schools Doesn't Mean Kids Will Get a Nourishing Education

An expanded array of school choice options does not guarantee educational quality, the author argues, warning that proliferating school types can mask deeper gaps in what students actually learn.

EdSource
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LAUSD’s proposed screen-time policy will harm students and teachers

Los Angeles Unified's new policy is misguided. Doomscrolling on TikTok and typing an essay are both forms of “screen time” in the same way 3D glasses and prescription lenses are both eyewear.

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NY lawmakers to give Mamdani 2-year extension to comply with NYC class size mandate

A deal in Albany would delay NYC’s class size mandate until 2029-30, while a separate agreement could provide extra pay for teachers in oversized classes.

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Student math proficiency rises but literacy results are mixed, preliminary Colorado test scores show

The Colorado Department of Education on Friday released preliminary statewide CMAS results.

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Texas school police pepper-sprayed, tackled and tasered students

School officers across the state turned to heavy-handed tactics on children, often in response to minor misbehavior, The New York Times investigation shows. The post Texas school police pepper-sprayed, tackled and...