New York—Launched using a startup model, Brooklyn STEAM Center was developed in partnership with the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which includes over 400 companies. ... Indiana—Southmont High School may open its advanced manufacturing wing to Ivy Tech Community College students, who are training to get their welding or industrial maintenance certifications. ... New Mexico—Santa Fe voters are deciding on a five-year renewal of a property tax that brings in $11 million a year to fund classroom technology and more.

The Maryland Senate gave final approval to a bill that would overturn an executive order by Gov. Larry Hogan that required local school districts to start their school year after Labor Day. The measure would allow local school districts to decide when schools should begin and end.

A panel commissioned by Mayor Bill de Blasio called on the city to adopt a sweeping measure to address entrenched segregation in education. It would create diversity targets for all 1,800 schools so that their population reflects the racial and economic makeup of the surrounding areas.

Changes to the Kansas law requiring 16 emergency drills were introduced, backed by school leaders who say too many emergency exercises take away from class time and potentially cause students unwarranted stress. The proposal would bring the total number of drills down to nine.