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.
#Illinois Education#New Laws#Artificial Intelligence
#K-12 Education
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Alabama Schools Achieve Highest-Ever State Report Card Score
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.
#Alabama Education#School Report Card#Academic Achievement
Michigan Schools Face Worsening Student Absence Crisis
Michigan is facing a severe educational crisis with nearly one-third of its students chronically absent from school, a rate higher than its neighbors.
#Michigan Schools#Chronic Absenteeism#Education Policy
California School Celebrates After Top Federal Award Canceled
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.
#Education Policy#K-12 Education#Lawndale
Illinois Graduation Rate Reaches 15-Year High
Illinois' high school graduation rate has reached its highest point in 15 years, according to the 2025 Illinois Report Card released by state officials.
#Illinois Education#Graduation Rates#Illinois Report Card
Utah School Slated for Closure Ranks in State's Top 10
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.
#Utah Schools#School Rankings#Granite School District
School Cellphone Ban Leads to Higher Test Scores After Initial Disruption
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.
#Education Policy#Student Performance#Technology in Schools
Utah Audit Recommends New School Library Book Selection Rules
A Utah legislative audit found 95% of 22 reviewed school library books contain sexual content, prompting recommendations for stricter book selection policies.
#Utah#Education Policy#K-12 Education
Blue Valley Teacher Fired Over Student Physical Restraint Policy
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.
#K-12 Education#Teacher Dismissal#School Policy
Washington Superintendents Unite for School Funding Reform
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.
#Education Funding#Washington State#K-12 Education
Yale Study Finds SEL Programs Boost Academic Performance
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.
#Social Emotional Learning#Education Research#Yale University
Scottsbluff Schools Connect Seniors and Kindergarteners in New Event
Scottsbluff Public Schools hosted its inaugural "Bearcats Meet at the 50" event, connecting high school seniors with kindergarteners to foster mentorship and community.
#Scottsbluff Public Schools#Community Event#K-12 Education