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Grand Forks Schools Address High Student Absenteeism Rates
Grand Forks Public Schools is tackling a 23% chronic absenteeism rate, which is higher than state and national levels, with a new task force and policies.
Elias Vance
Elias Vance is a public policy correspondent focused on K-12 education. He covers state board of education decisions, school funding, and policies affecting students and educators.
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Ohio Charter Schools Receive New Federal Funding Amidst Debate
Ohio's charter schools are set to receive new federal funding over five years, adding to the $1 billion in state money already supporting school choice programs.
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Newark Superintendent Denied Early Contract Extension
The Newark Board of Education failed to approve an early contract extension for Superintendent Roger León, falling one vote short of the required majority.
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Kentucky Replaces ACT with SAT for State-Funded Exam
The Kentucky Department of Education is replacing the ACT with the SAT as the state-funded college admissions exam, starting in spring 2026, a move expected to save $350,000 annually.
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South Bend Scraps K-6 School Plan After Public Outcry
A controversial proposal to reconfigure South Bend schools to a K-6 and 7-8 model has been withdrawn after significant public opposition at a town hall.
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Arizona Public Schools Ranked Last in Nation for Second Year
For the second straight year, Arizona's public education system has been ranked last in the nation, cited for low funding, poor student outcomes, and safety concerns.
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Hawaii Proposes First Student Fee Increase in 25 Years
Hawaii's Department of Education has proposed the first increase in student activity fees in over 25 years, aiming to cover rising costs for extracurricular programs.