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Los Angeles Unified School Board Places Carvalho on Administrative Leave, Names Acting Superintendent
Andres Chait, who has served as LAUSD’s chief of school operations, will step in as acting superintendent, effective immediately.
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Houston Isd Board Votes to Close 12 Schools, Angering Audience at Meeting
Houston ISD’s state-appointed board voted unanimously to close 12 schools, prompting backlash from parents and officials who criticized the lack of community input. District leaders cited declining enrollment and aging facilities as the reason for the closures.
Education Department Reorganization Continues with Programs Moving to Hhs
Community schools grants, emergency response, and family engagement are among the programs that the Education Department is moving to Health and Human Services.
Education Dept. Dismantling Continues, Hitting School Safety, Family Engagement
When Congress passed a spending bill in late January, members expressed concern over the U.S. Department of Education’s “recent, unprecedented” moves to shift its responsibilities to other agencies. But they didn’t do anything to stop it. On Monday, Education Secretary Linda McMahon continued down that path, announcing…
Wisconsin Parents, Students, Teachers Sue Legislature Over School Funding Formula
A group of Wisconsin parents, students, teachers, school districts and education advocates are suing the Legislature over the current school funding formula, arguing that the system does not meet the state’s obligation to provide educational opportunities to all students as required by the state Constitution. The suit…
Frustrated Families Sue the State to Stop Antisemitism in California Schools
The lawsuit requests the court to impose strong measures, such as monitoring defiant districts, because it says dozens of formal complaints have failed to deter harm to Jewish students.
Philly Officials Change School Closure Plan to Remove Two Schools
Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington says the district is no longer proposing to close Conwell Middle School and Motivation High School. That means the district still wants to close 18 schools.
Indianapolis Public Education Corporation Bill Hb1423 Passes Statehouse
HB 1423 includes sweeping changes that would drastically change Indy public schools and reduce the power of the elected Indianapolis Public Schools board.
Legislative Proposals Would Overhaul How Chicago Public Schools Covers Soaring Employee Pension Costs
State Sen. Robert Martwick has introduced two bills related to Chicago Public Schools’ massive employee pension costs. District officials say they are worried about their financial impact.