In a controversial move that has sparked considerable debate, the U.S. Department of Education has decided to dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, following a directive issued by President Donald Trump. This decision is part of a broader effort by the Trump
As lawmakers reconvene in Raleigh, a renewed call for enhanced public school funding in North Carolina has emerged. This advocacy is led by the Public School Forum of North Carolina, which has outlined a comprehensive plan of priority issues for the 2025-2026 legislative biennium. State
The introduction of a legislative proposal in Colorado aims to manage and reduce student cell phone usage in schools across the state. The primary goal of the bill is to bolster classroom learning and mitigate the several negative impacts associated with cell phone use among students. While the
Tennessee Weighs State Takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools The state of Tennessee is considering a significant legislative move that could reshape the governance of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools, following the abrupt dismissal of its director, Marie Feagins, just eight months into her
The upcoming legislative session in Minnesota is set to address several critical issues concerning K-12 education. With nearly 850,000 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade, the state's lawmakers are gearing up to tackle various challenges and set new priorities. Both the Republican
Governor Wes Moore's proposed changes to Maryland's landmark education law, the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, have sparked a wave of concern among educators and legislators. Moore's plan includes cutting nearly one-fifth of the new funding that the state promised schools by 2029, raising
