Disability advocates are warning Congress against reopening the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, saying even small changes could weaken protections for students with disabilities. The concerns come as the Education Department faces cuts and uncertainty.
Some states with school cellphone policies are now weighing daylong bans, including for high schoolers, prompting pushback over how strict rules should be and concerns about emergency safety.
Wisconsin lawmakers introduced a bill to expand African American history instruction across K12 schools. It would require the state education department to create a model curriculum for every grade and link teacher licensing to that training.
Hawaiʻi is expected to see the greatest decline in high school graduates in the nation over the next several years, raising concerns from lawmakers and Department of Education officials about the future of small schools in shrinking communities.
From banning cellphones to restructuring Indianapolis schools, major education changes are advancing quickly through the Statehouse during this short legislative session.
Georgia lawmakers are considering a "bell to bell" ban on cell phones in high schools, expanding an existing restriction already in place for younger grades. Supporters say it would reduce distractions, while opponents worry about student safety and emergency communication.
After leaked messages surfaced, New Hampshire Rep. Kristin Noble publicly defended separating schools by political party, prompting swift condemnation from Democrats. The remarks have intensified scrutiny of the state's education policies and funding priorities.
Florida's expansion of school choice has left more than $400 million in taxpayer-funded education vouchers sitting unused, exposing major cracks in the state's booming program.
