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Education News

Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 · The education-freedom brief

Fund students, not systems: what changed in education policy today.

Why it matters: Policy moves fast. We read the coverage, check it against the research, and tell you what it means for families.

Courts: DOJ dismisses desegregation orders despite remaining segregation.
States: Indiana to launch an anonymous school safety tip line in January.
Curriculum: A proposal calls for three years of civics in K-12.

⏱ 3-minute read · Curated by EFI staff

Chalkbeat

NYC High School Admissions: Lotteries and Deadlines Guide

The article outlines New York City’s high school admissions process, which relies on a centralized system with lotteries and specific application deadlines. It details steps for families to apply to public high…

Chalkbeat

Philadelphia Officials Urge Halt to School Closures

Philadelphia City Councilmembers and union leaders have called on Mayor Cherelle Parker to prevent planned school closures. The appeal focuses on maintaining existing K-12 public schools amid district policy decisions. No further…

Chalkbeat

IPEC Warns of State Takeover Risk for IPS if Tax Measure Fails

The executive director of the Indiana Public Education Coalition warned that Indianapolis Public Schools could face a state takeover if voters reject a proposed tax measure. The statement highlights risks to district…

K-12 Dive

Special Education Disputes Continue to Rise Nationwide

Special education disputes between families and school districts have increased in recent years. The trend involves more due process complaints, mediations, and formal hearings over services and placements. National data indicates ongoing…

Chalkbeat

Key Committee Urges More Tennessee Funding for Disadvantaged Students

A Tennessee committee recommended increasing state funding for economically disadvantaged K-12 students. The proposal targets adjustments to the Basic Education Program funding formula. It addresses resource needs in public schools serving low-income…

Education Next

Treasury Botches Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Launch

The article examines the Treasury Department’s implementation of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program. It reports significant administrative and procedural failures during the initial rollout. These issues have delayed or disrupted…