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Colorado public schools lost over 10,000 students this year, the most significant decline since the pandemic, forcing districts to address budget shortfalls.
Washington State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is advocating for increased K-12 education funding, specifically targeting math programs, and calls for tax reform.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has re-entered the top five for national research spending, its highest ranking in this category for the first time since 2014.
Chicago Public Schools is set to receive $193 million more than budgeted from a city TIF surplus, but the funds will not reach classrooms as they are already allocated to pension costs and budget cuts
The West Virginia Board of Education has approved the closure of 15 schools across six counties due to severe financial deficits and declining enrollment.
New Hampshire's school choice program is projected to cost $51.6 million this year, running $27 million over budget, while data shows over 96% of students were not from public schools.
The Waukee Community School District in Iowa is facing over $66,000 in unpaid student meal debt, a figure that has doubled from the previous year.
Jefferson County Public Schools has identified 23 schools for potential closure or consolidation to address a massive $188 million budget deficit.
A debate over dismantling the U.S. Department of Education is intensifying, with local educators warning of dire consequences for student aid and school funding.
The Hickman Mills School District is exploring a proposal to close Truman Elementary School to address a growing $14 million budget deficit.
Parents, students, and staff of Oakland Mills High School are protesting a Howard County Board of Education decision to fund other schools' renovations.
Columbus City Schools plans to cut 445 positions to address a $50 million budget gap, raising parent concerns about reduced resources and educational quality.
