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