Monday, October 19, 2026
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North Carolina Ranks Last in Nation on Public School Open Enrollment
Education

North Carolina Ranks Last in Nation on Public School Open Enrollment

North Carolina tied for last place nationally on public school open enrollment for three straight years, earning zero of 100 points with no statewide policy.

4d ago
Cook County Ballot Asks Voters to Weigh 3% Tax on Millionaires
Policy

Cook County Ballot Asks Voters to Weigh 3% Tax on Millionaires

Cook County voters face a non-binding November referendum on a 3% millionaire income tax surcharge for property relief and education, but Illinois Policy Institute analysis shows revenue would fall $2 billion short.

4d ago
16 Minnesota Schools Had Zero Students Proficient in Math, Report Finds
Education

16 Minnesota Schools Had Zero Students Proficient in Math, Report Finds

Sixteen Minnesota schools had zero math-proficient students in 2026, mostly charters, despite spending $25,122 per pupil versus $17,334 statewide, American Experiment reports, citing structural failures.

5d ago
Minnesota School Fund Amendment Could Drain Trust, Report Warns
Education

Minnesota School Fund Amendment Could Drain Trust, Report Warns

Minnesota voters will decide whether to double Permanent School Fund distributions to 4.5 percent, risking the trust's solvency as the state faces structural deficits and brutal 2027 budget negotiations.

5d ago
Apprenticeships Grew 26% After Pandemic, Outpacing Recovery From Great Recession
Education

Apprenticeships Grew 26% After Pandemic, Outpacing Recovery From Great Recession

U.S. apprenticeships grew 26% from 2021 to 2025, outpacing post-Great Recession growth, but low completion rates and employer hesitation threaten future expansion.

6d ago
Great Falls Catholic Schools Lose 67 Students, Two Campuses in Year
Education

Great Falls Catholic Schools Lose 67 Students, Two Campuses in Year

Great Falls Catholic schools lost 67 students and closed two of three campuses after a 2025 diocesan rebranding effort triggered enrollment collapse, faculty resignations, and parent exodus.

6d ago
Happy Teachers Linked to Better Student Learning, 186-Study Review Finds
Education

Happy Teachers Linked to Better Student Learning, 186-Study Review Finds

Analysis of 186 studies with 350,000 teachers finds teacher well-being reliably linked to higher student motivation and achievement, with stronger effects in high schools than elementary schools.

Oct 10, 2026
Law Firm Challenges 16 Minnesota School Districts Over Gender Identity Policies
Education

Law Firm Challenges 16 Minnesota School Districts Over Gender Identity Policies

A regional law firm has requested a federal investigation into 16 Minnesota school districts over transgender student policies, alleging Title IX violations regarding sports participation, facility access, and parental notification.

Oct 10, 2026
Chicago Schools Move to Standardize Fees, Expand Waivers for Homeless Students
Education

Chicago Schools Move to Standardize Fees, Expand Waivers for Homeless Students

Chicago Public Schools proposes standardizing fees for sports, trips, and graduation, expanding waivers to homeless students as state law requires, and creating clearer appeals for denied requests.

Oct 9, 2026
Latin America Courts Data Centers, but Experts Warn of Bigger Challenges Ahead
Technology

Latin America Courts Data Centers, but Experts Warn of Bigger Challenges Ahead

Oct 9, 2026
OECD Test Scores Hit Record Lows After Years of Budget Cuts to Schools
Education

OECD Test Scores Hit Record Lows After Years of Budget Cuts to Schools

Oct 8, 2026
Trump Proposes $70,000 Fee for International Students to Work in U.S.
Education

Trump Proposes $70,000 Fee for International Students to Work in U.S.

Oct 7, 2026
Fewer Than Half of Minnesota Students Meet Grade Level in Math, Reading
Education

Fewer Than Half of Minnesota Students Meet Grade Level in Math, Reading

Oct 3, 2026
Illinois Group Accuses 17 School Districts of Illegal Election Interference
Education

Illinois Group Accuses 17 School Districts of Illegal Election Interference

Oct 3, 2026
Idaho Teachers Union Cuts 13% of Staff, Closes Regional Offices
Education

Idaho Teachers Union Cuts 13% of Staff, Closes Regional Offices

Oct 2, 2026
Illinois Could Unlock $1 Billion in Scholarships, Governor Faces Jan. 1 Deadline
Education

Illinois Could Unlock $1 Billion in Scholarships, Governor Faces Jan. 1 Deadline

Oct 2, 2026
California Schools: 70% of Test Score Variance Tied to Demographics, Not Teaching
Education

California Schools: 70% of Test Score Variance Tied to Demographics, Not Teaching

Oct 1, 2026
New York City's Smallest High School Enrolls 90 Students, Spends $46,000 Each
Education

New York City's Smallest High School Enrolls 90 Students, Spends $46,000 Each

Sep 29, 2026
San Antonio Homeowners Face $129 More in Taxes and Fees This Year
Economics

San Antonio Homeowners Face $129 More in Taxes and Fees This Year

Sep 29, 2026
U.S. STEM Graduates Double in 30 Years, but Half of Advanced Degrees Go to Foreign Students
Education

U.S. STEM Graduates Double in 30 Years, but Half of Advanced Degrees Go to Foreign Students

Sep 29, 2026
New Hampshire Supreme Court Refuses to Reconsider Justice's Education Case Role
Education

New Hampshire Supreme Court Refuses to Reconsider Justice's Education Case Role

Sep 27, 2026
Minnesota Leads Nation in Teacher Union Share of Party Donations, Report Finds
Education

Minnesota Leads Nation in Teacher Union Share of Party Donations, Report Finds

Sep 26, 2026
Universal Childcare in Minnesota Would Cost Up to $6.2 Billion Annually, Study Finds
Policy

Universal Childcare in Minnesota Would Cost Up to $6.2 Billion Annually, Study Finds

Sep 26, 2026
West Virginia Ranks Sixth in School Choice, But Funding Lags Public Schools
Education

West Virginia Ranks Sixth in School Choice, But Funding Lags Public Schools

Sep 26, 2026
Tunisia's Education Reform Stalled by Power Struggle Between Unions and State
Education

Tunisia's Education Reform Stalled by Power Struggle Between Unions and State

Sep 26, 2026
Minnesota Free Lunch Program Boosts Participation 15%, Saves Families $1,000 Yearly
Education

Minnesota Free Lunch Program Boosts Participation 15%, Saves Families $1,000 Yearly

Sep 25, 2026
Chicago Schools Lost 11,500 Students This Year, Most Since Pandemic
Education

Chicago Schools Lost 11,500 Students This Year, Most Since Pandemic

Sep 25, 2026
Three Minnesota Universities Earn F Grades on Free Speech, Student Survey Finds
Education

Three Minnesota Universities Earn F Grades on Free Speech, Student Survey Finds

Sep 24, 2026
Most Americans Give Schools Poor Marks Despite Valuing Education for the American Dream
Education

Most Americans Give Schools Poor Marks Despite Valuing Education for the American Dream

Sep 24, 2026