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Education News

Thursday, Nov. 12, 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

eSchool News

States Prepare for Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit

The article addresses the deadline for states to prepare for the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program. It outlines policy and administrative steps required for implementation. Focus is placed on timelines affecting…

The 74

Arizona School Choice Faces Test After Democratic Gains

Democratic gains in the Arizona legislature have prompted analysis of the state’s universal school choice program. Arizona expanded education savings accounts to all families in 2022, making public funds available for private…

Education Next

Questioning Evidence-Based Curriculum Claims

The article examines claims about evidence-based curricula in K-12 education. It questions the reliance on student learning data for selecting instructional materials. The piece highlights potential discrepancies between evidence claims and actual…

Inside Higher Ed

13 AGs Urge Supreme Court to Uphold Florida Stop WOKE Act

Thirteen attorneys general filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Florida’s Stop WOKE Act. The law limits instruction on certain concepts related to race, gender, and identity in educational…

Hechinger Report

Sold a Story: Get Ready for Literacy Shifts

The article previews upcoming content related to the Sold a Story series on reading instruction practices. It signals developments in how schools approach literacy education and curriculum decisions. The focus is on…

Hechinger Report

Student View: Schools Teach Content, Not Learning Skills

The article features a student’s perspective that K-12 schools focus on delivering specific content but rarely instruct students on metacognitive strategies for learning how to learn. It highlights the resulting challenges for…