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Education News

Thursday, Nov. 5, 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 PATH Program Targets Segregated Placements for Emotional Disabilities

New York City places 30% of students with emotional disabilities in segregated schools. The PATH program is presented as a potential alternative to support these students in general education classrooms. The article…

Real Truth Media

SCOTUS Reviews Catholic Preschools’ Funding Challenge

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case filed by Catholic preschools challenging government funding conditions related to LGBT policies. The dispute focuses on whether religious schools must comply with specific nondiscrimination…

The 74

ResearchED Advances Evidence-Based Learning Science in K-12

The article covers ResearchED events where educators and researchers meet on Saturdays to discuss and promote learning science. These gatherings focus on applying evidence from cognitive science to classroom practices. The initiative…

Education Next

Democratic Midterm Gains Pose Challenges for Ed Reform

The article analyzes the 2022 midterm election results, describing Democratic victories as a ‘Blue-nami.’ It states these outcomes benefit the country overall but hinder education reform progress. Potential obstacles to policies such…

Education Next

Lessons from the First Major K-12 Enrollment Decline

The article examines the initial significant decline in U.S. K-12 public school enrollment beginning around 2020. It reviews historical data, demographic factors, and shifts toward alternative education options. The analysis covers resulting…

eSchool News

Attendance Data Guides District Policy Improvements

The article examines how school districts can use attendance data to evaluate the impact of their own policies and actions on student participation. It focuses on educational leadership strategies for identifying internal…