Senate adopts amendment delaying implementation and passes open‑enrollment athletic eligibility change House file 25 91, moved by Senator Shipley, increases the ineligibility period for new students in varsity athletics from 90 school days to 140 calendar days; the Senate adopted an amendment setting an Aug. 1, 2026 start date and passed the bill, which was messaged to the House.

A new bill has just passed in Iowa, extending the waiting period for new students to compete in varsity sports from 90 days to 140 days—what does this mean for athletes?

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Argyle ISD considers reconfiguring grade spans and rezoning to avoid future overcapacity Argyle ISD administrators presented a long-range facilities plan proposing to convert the planned Michael Ball elementary into a 5–6 intermediate campus and to rezone undeveloped First Ranch parcels. The change aims to defer high-school capacity pressures into the mid-2030s and reduce the need for a sixth elementary.

Argyle ISD is gearing up for a bold transformation that could reshape student futures and alleviate overcrowding—all while preserving community stability.

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Panel Discussion: Untangling EdTech with Jared Cooney Horvath & Inge Esping I was invited by Smartphone Free Childhood US to participate in its expert series.

I joined neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath and principal Inge Esping for a panel on what the evidence says about edtech and what schools can do about it.

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Australia's Maths Crisis Starts in Kindergarten. The Fix Might Too. A third of Year 3 students miss numeracy standards. Educators at the SMH Schools Summit heard how fixing early maths could be more affordable than we think.

Australia's Maths Crisis Starts in Kindergarten. The Fix Might Too.

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House subcommittee reviews governor's school-aid plan, weighing a 2.5% per-pupil boost and new weighted funding The House Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid reviewed the governor's FY2027 executive recommendation that would raise the foundation allowance by 2.5% and roll major categorical dollars (at-risk, ELL) into a new weighted pupil membership, shifting funding structure and giving districts more discretion.

Michigan's House Appropriations Subcommittee is considering a transformative $325 million boost to school funding, aiming to allocate more resources for students in need and reshape the way districts manage their budgets.

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We’ve secured an inside source in the Kaodi O'Loughlin Campbell case. Forget the official headlines, we’re talking secret Nando’s trips, instructions to ignore family calls, and hidden phone contacts.

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Committee sends several education bills to the Senate floor; most pass unanimously The committee advanced multiple bills—including SP 297 (school social worker amendments), HB 126 (micro-education zoning clarifications), HB 310 (reintegration plan), HB 142 (fee-waiver changes), HB 177 (ROTC tuition), and HB 247 (local government drug testing)—mostly by unanimous or strongly favorable votes.

The Senate Education Committee has just advanced a series of impactful education bills, all with unanimous support—what changes are on the horizon for Utah schools?

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Iowa Senate passes school funding bill setting 1.75% state growth; Democrats say it falls short The Iowa Senate passed Senate File 2201 setting the FY27 state percentage of growth at 1.75% and making related changes to enrollment counting and district aid. Supporters cite literacy gains and fiscal restraint; opponents say the increase is below inflation and diverts too much to private school vouchers.

The Iowa Senate just passed a controversial education funding bill that critics say falls short of addressing inflation's impact on schools, igniting a fierce debate about the future of student support in the state.

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Galloway board hears preliminary 2026-27 budget as state aid awaits; approves emergency relocation and calendar changes Business Administrator Joy Nixon warned of mounting cost pressures in the 2026-27 budget (health benefits and transportation increases) and outlined a compressed timeline tied to a March state aid release; the board approved emergency relocations for Arthur Rand students and several consent and personnel items.

Galloway Township's school board faces critical budget challenges with looming state aid decisions and urgent relocations for students.

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District legal counsel briefs board on multiple education bills; trustees voice concern about federal tax‑credit scholarship program Legal counsel Nathan walked trustees through bills affecting readiness plans, bilingual endorsements, civil‑rights enforcement, ERPO expansion, director‑district elections and coach concussion training; the board also discussed a federal $1,700 tax‑credit scholarship program (SGOs) and a resolution urging caution on opting in.

Greeley-Evans School District 6's recent meeting revealed serious concerns over new education bills and a controversial federal tax-credit scholarship program that could reshape funding for public schools.

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Kyrene board hears governor’s K–12 budget preview; Prop 123, ESA reforms raise questions Associate Superintendent Chris Herman outlined the governor’s K–12 budget preview, including a proposed 2% inflation increase, one‑time capital assistance, a proposed $1.5 billion bond, and possible Prop 123 renewal and ESA reforms; board members pressed for clarity on retroactivity and student-safety checks.

The Kyrene Elementary District is facing pivotal decisions on funding and safety reforms as the governor's budget proposal sparks urgent debates among board members.

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Oshkosh school board approves revised budget-reduction plan 4–3 after contentious debate After hours of public comment and board discussion, the Oshkosh Area School District board approved a revised budget-reduction plan intended to close a roughly $5.5 million gap. The 4–3 vote drew criticism over process, director-level cuts and proposed library/media staffing reductions.

The Oshkosh school board's narrow 4-3 vote on a controversial budget-reduction plan sparks heated debate over potential cuts to vital programs and staff.

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Board hears motion to have superintendent review grade configurations, sparking lengthy debate on reopening closed schools Board member John Harkins asked the superintendent to "contemplate" restoring former high schools or otherwise review grade and building configurations. Members debated costs, disruption and alternatives, and solicited more neutral language for a superintendent review report.

Could the easing of budget pressures lead to the revival of closed high schools in Pennsylvania?

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Committee walkthrough: Act 73 creates $15,033-per-pupil foundation formula and Educational Opportunity Payment Presenters told the Ways & Means committee that Act 73 establishes a new foundation formula with a base amount of $15,033 per pupil, a district-specific Educational Opportunity Payment (EOP), revised weights including special-education and EL refinements, and transitional supports for small and sparse schools.

Vermont's Act 73 revolutionizes school funding with a new $15,033-per-pupil formula, ensuring every district gets a fair shot at educational resources!

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The signing of No Child Left Behind made student performance a national concern, forced schools to confront inequities in achievement, and set the terms of debate that still shape education policy today.

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The DfE just announced Trust-level inspections with a new 5-point scale. It’s a huge shift in the UK education landscape. 📉

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State agency seeks $1.79M charter lease contingency as charter enrollment and openings accelerate Agency explained statutory changes have increased uncertainty for charter school lease payments and requested a $1,792,976 contingency fund (one‑time) to cover new openings and rapid ADM changes; charter lease payments currently estimated at $6,332,928 and modular leases are included in the request.

Wyoming's state agency is calling for a $1.79M contingency fund to stabilize charter school lease payments amid rising enrollment and unpredictable openings.

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MOE Pushes Forward to End Decades-Old Problems Faced by Tamil Schools KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is stepping up efforts to resolve issues that have affected Tamil schools for decades, Deputy Minister Wong Kah Woh said today. He said MOE has reviewed each case carefully over the past two years, focusing on schools burdened by delays in construction, land disputes, and inadequate facilities. One […]

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Board split over Invest in Michigan Kids proposal amid questions about distribution to charters Board members expressed divided views on the Invest in Michigan Kids ballot proposal, with some trustees supportive if funds go to students and others unwilling to endorse without clearer plans for how money would be distributed and whether charter schools would receive funds.

The Battle Creek Public Schools Board is torn over the Invest in Michigan Kids proposal, with trustees demanding clarity on how funds will be distributed before they can endorse it.

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Austin ISD previews plan to move Oak Springs students to Black Share; community raises disruption concerns Austin ISD leaders outlined a draft transformation that would reassign Oak Springs students to Black Share and said the school board will consider the plan next Thursday. Parents at an East Austin meeting asked how the district will limit short-term disruption, provide transportation and preserve Black Share’s identity.

Austin ISD is proposing a controversial plan to reassign students from Oak Springs to Black Share, raising community concerns about disruption and identity preservation.

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Austin ISD superintendent to recommend reassigning Oak Springs students to Blackshear; parents demand detailed supports Austin ISD Superintendent said he will recommend a board vote to reassign Oak Springs students to Blackshear as part of a turnaround plan to meet state accountability requirements; Blackshear parents pressed for guarantees on staffing, transportation, building reuse and protections for the campus’s historic identity.

Austin ISD's superintendent is pushing for a significant student reassignment that could reshape the future of Blackshear Elementary—will it strengthen community ties or disrupt them?

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Saint Joseph school board reopens Plan E after staff and special-education capacity concerns; schedules Nov. 12 session After presentations showing Plan E yields only modest near-term savings and may not fit middle-school special-education programming, the Saint Joseph Board of Education agreed to hold a Nov. 12 special/work session to choose between two-high-school alternatives and arrive at a single plan before a Nov. 24 decision.

The Saint Joseph Board of Education faces a critical decision as concerns mount over the feasibility of Plan E's impact on middle-school special education, leading them to explore alternative two-high-school options.

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Votes at a glance: Houston County Board of Education actions on Nov. 10, 2025 A summary list of motions the board approved on Nov. 10, 2025, including agenda adoption, minutes, zoning changes, financial and purchasing approvals, personnel items, job descriptions, the $5M county contribution, easement, HVAC certificate, ESPLOST certification, and entry into executive session; all motions passed 7-0.

The Houston County Board of Education made significant decisions on Nov. 10, including a $5 million investment in the STEM & Career Academy and new zoning adjustments for local schools.

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Austin ISD details TAP strategies, restart and reassign plans; teA deadline Nov. 21 District staff presented the process and deadlines for TEA turnaround plans (TAPs), listed restart and reassign campuses, and described implementation approaches (ACE/restart, reassign, intensive supports). Superintendent reminded trustees that TAP submissions are due to TEA Nov. 21 and that certain consolidation items are being advanced under that

Austin ISD is gearing up for major changes this fall with its turnaround plans, focusing on high-quality instruction and key deadlines that could reshape several campuses.

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The PM-SHRI scheme aims to develop 14,500 schools as 'exemplars' of NEP 2020, focusing on innovative teaching, skill development, & basic literacy/numeracy. 📚🤖 13,070 schools selected so far, incl. KV & Navodaya. #NEP2020 #SchoolReform

State superintendent’s report: Bessemer, Dallas County and Sumter County progress noted under state intervention At the Oct. 9 meeting staff reported progress in three districts under state intervention, citing leadership hires in Bessemer and Dallas County, school closures and consolidation plans in Dallas and Sumter counties, and work on accreditation deficiencies.

Alabama's state intervention is reshaping education in Bessemer, Dallas County, and Sumter County with new leadership and ambitious plans for the future.

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Parents urge Wake County BOE to grandfather students as rezoning plan draws broad opposition At a public hearing on proposed enrollment/rezoning changes, dozens of parents and residents urged the Wake County Board of Education to grandfather current students, citing repeated reassignments, long bus rides and disruptions to community stability.

Parents in Wake County are rallying against a controversial rezoning plan, demanding stability for their children and a grandfathering provision to keep families in their schools.

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Votes at a glance: ECISD board actions on contracts, budgets, policies, tax roll and superintendent contract The board approved multiple bond‑related purchases and contracts, change orders, policy revisions, the certified 2025 tax roll, a budget amendment and a superintendent contract extension to June 30, 2030; nominations to the Ector County Appraisal District board were also approved.

Ector County ISD just made major moves, approving significant budget amendments, contract extensions, and a new superintendent contract through 2030!

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Job with Education: School Education Report 2025 to Make Students Employable The “School Education Report to Make Students Employable” asserts that the educational crisis is largely responsible for the country’s burgeoning unemployment crisis. Key findings include that school ...

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