
Illinois Schools Face Major Changes in 2026
Illinois schools are set for a major transformation in 2026 with new laws affecting junior high credits, AI in classrooms, and school safety training.
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Illinois schools are set for a major transformation in 2026 with new laws affecting junior high credits, AI in classrooms, and school safety training.

Alabama's K-12 public schools have achieved a collective score of 87 on the state's annual report card, the highest rating since the system began in 2018.

Michigan is facing a severe educational crisis with nearly one-third of its students chronically absent from school, a rate higher than its neighbors.

A California elementary school, nominated for a top national award for closing achievement gaps, held its own celebration after the federal program was abruptly canceled.

Illinois' high school graduation rate has reached its highest point in 15 years, according to the 2025 Illinois Report Card released by state officials.

A Salt Lake County school facing potential closure has been named one of Utah's top 10 elementary schools in new rankings based on academic performance.

A new study reveals that a school district's cellphone ban led to a 2-3 percentile rise in test scores after an initial spike in disciplinary issues.

A Utah legislative audit found 95% of 22 reviewed school library books contain sexual content, prompting recommendations for stricter book selection policies.

A longtime kindergarten teacher in the Blue Valley School District was fired for violating a "physical restraint" policy, sparking community outcry and debate over school regulations.

Facing budget cuts and school closures, Washington superintendents from both wealthy and poor districts are uniting to demand a major overhaul of the state's K-12 funding system.

A new Yale University meta-analysis of 40 studies found that social and emotional learning (SEL) programs improve student academic scores by 4 percentile points.

Scottsbluff Public Schools hosted its inaugural "Bearcats Meet at the 50" event, connecting high school seniors with kindergarteners to foster mentorship and community.