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Connecticut education officials open 2025-26 school year with back-to-school meeting
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) held its annual Commissioner’s Back-to-School Meeting to mark the start of the 2025-26 school year.
National PTA launches back-to-school week with grants for local programs
National PTA has launched its annual Back-to-School Week, aiming to connect families, schools, and communities as the new academic year begins.
Louisiana hosts student oratory finals during Celebrate Freedom Week
The Louisiana Department of Education, together with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute and the City of Covington, will hold the state finals for the Louisiana Reagan Oratory Competition on September 16 at the Covington Trailhead.
Mesa View Elementary teacher named finalist for 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year
Liz Fitzgerald, a first-grade teacher at Mesa View Elementary in Mesa County Valley School District 51, has been named one of eight finalists for the 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year award.
North Dakota celebrates Teacher of the Year finalists with local school events
State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler is organizing celebrations this week to honor the four finalists for the 2026 North Dakota Teacher of the Year award.
Washington families urged to submit forms ensuring student access to free or reduced-price meals
Families in Washington are being encouraged to submit the Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit (CNEEB) Application to their local school districts to help ensure students have access to school meals.
Kansas State Board of Education schedules September meeting in Topeka
Members of the Kansas State Board of Education are scheduled to hold their monthly meeting on September 9 and 10.
Kansas State Department of Education releases Aug. 28 edition of KSDEweekly newsletter
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has released the August 28 edition of its KSDEweekly newsletter.
Nevada State Board recommends three superintendent finalists to Governor Lombardo
On Friday, the Nevada State Board of Education unanimously recommended three finalists for the role of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Head Start faces uncertain future amid congressional debate over flat or increased funding
Head Start, a federal program supporting low-income families with child development and family support services, is awaiting a decision on its funding for the next fiscal year.
Teacher urges focus on student effort over reliance on AI-generated writing
In a recent reflection published by a Voices of Change fellow, the challenges and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) use in student writing were discussed through the lens of a ninth grade English classroom.
Iowa College Aid Board of Commissioners to meet September 5 in Des Moines
The Iowa College Aid Board of Commissioners is set to convene its regular meeting on Friday, September 5.
Albert Shanker Institute examines perspectives shaping debate over U.S. reading laws
A recent analysis by the Albert Shanker Institute highlights ongoing debates about reading legislation and how personal beliefs influence interpretations of these laws.
Florida announces art and essay contests for Hispanic Heritage Month
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida have announced the opening of the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month student art and essay contests.
Vermont Agency of Education announces fall trainings and events for educators
The Vermont Agency of Education (AOE) has announced a series of upcoming events and training opportunities for educators, school staff, and related professionals throughout September and October 2025.
Finalists named for 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year award
The Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland State Board of Education have named seven finalists for the 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year award.
California elementary schools face toilet-training hurdles as transitional kindergarten expands
As California expands transitional kindergarten (TK) to include all 4-year-olds, elementary schools are facing new challenges, particularly around toilet-training.
Three North Dakota schools receive state-level Blue Ribbon honors
Three North Dakota schools have been recognized as Blue Ribbon Schools for their academic performance.
North Dakota clarifies EduTech staffing as state transitions to Infinite Campus
As North Dakota moves forward with the transition to Infinite Campus, questions have arisen regarding the future of EduTech after July 1, 2026.
Nebraska awards Seals of Biliteracy to 118 high school students statewide
The Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee have announced that 122 Seals of Biliteracy were awarded to 118 high school students in August 2025.