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Education News

Friday, Nov. 13, 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

Denver School Board Narrows 12 Applicants for Vacant Seat

The Denver school board outlined a process to narrow 12 applicants for a vacant District 3 seat down to three finalists and then one appointee. The steps include public interviews, community feedback,…

The 74

Feds Probe Albuquerque, Santa Fe Gender Policies

The U.S. Department of Education has opened investigations into the gender identity policies of public schools in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico. The probes examine whether district practices align with federal…

Chalkbeat

NYC Meets Class Size Target After State Lowers Bar

New York City reported compliance with class size targets for the 2026 school year. Achievement occurred only after the state reduced compliance thresholds and the city revised its calculation methods. The changes…

K-12 Dive

Weekly K-12 News Quiz Tests Reader Knowledge

The article presents a quiz based on the past week’s K-12 education news. It includes multiple questions covering recent developments in the sector. Readers can assess their familiarity with the reported stories.…

The 74

Miami-Dade District Seeks Microschools for Empty Classrooms

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is soliciting microschools to lease vacant classroom space in district buildings. The initiative targets underutilized facilities amid shifting enrollment patterns. Microschools would operate as independent tenants within existing…

The 74

Washington Schools Sue State Over Public Education Funding

Washington schools are preparing to sue the state, alleging failure to adequately fund public K-12 education. The action seeks to address ongoing shortfalls in state funding obligations. This follows prior legal disputes…