Education News
Sunday, Nov. 15, 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
The 74
North Dakota has released an application process for the state’s first charter schools. The move follows recent legislation authorizing charter schools as a new public education option. The process allows interested operators…
The 74
The opinion article examines proposed alterations to New York City high school admissions processes. It contends that these modifications could reduce opportunities for certain students. The changes are projected to have minimal…
The 74
Protests took place in Chicago after Google warned schools about disabling an AI feature in its education tools. The warnings concerned the management of AI capabilities within school systems. Local reactions involved…
K-12 Dive
The Trump administration issued an HHS rule that eliminates previous requirements for increased wages and benefits in Head Start programs. This action reverses earlier mandates on compensation for staff at these federally…
Chalkbeat
Colorado voters passed Proposition NN and Amendment 87 to address prior K-12 funding shortfalls. The ballot measures succeeded in reversing years of funding challenges identified in state education policy. Results were reported…
Chalkbeat
Jeffco Public Schools Ballot Issue 5A passed by a margin of 327 votes. The close result has triggered a recount process. The measure addresses local school district funding. Key Points Ballot Issue…
