Date & Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this 30-minute Ed Talk, East Central ISD joins SchoolStatus to explore how districts can integrate academic, behavioral, and assessment data to surface hidden patterns behind absenteeism. Learn how cross-department collaboration and aligned data use can lead to more effective, equitable attendance strategies.
The paper’s co-author said immigration enforcement affects grades and behavior among Spanish-speaking students who are both U.S.- and foreign-born. The effects were more pronounced among middle and high school students, the paper found.
The lawsuit argues that students at “non-PHBAO” schools receive inferior treatment and face calculated disadvantages. PHBAO is a Los Angeles Unified School District acronym referring to predominantly Hispanic, Black, Asian or other non-Anglo schools.
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.
