News from August 2025
Wyoming reports gains in school performance ratings for traditional and alternative schools
State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder and the Wyoming Department of Education have released the 2024-25 School Performance Ratings, which show increases in achievement across both traditional and alternative schools.
Horne urges resignation after security incident at Maryvale High School
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has called for the resignation of two school board members who disrupted Maryvale High School in Phoenix.
Wyoming statewide test scores improve; Ten Sleep leads districts in proficiency
Statewide results for the 2024-25 Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (WY-TOPP) and Wyoming Alternate Assessment (WY-ALT) show improved student performance across all tested content areas, according to data released by the Wyoming Department...
Connecticut sees statewide rise in test scores and lower chronic absenteeism
Academic performance in Connecticut has improved across all student groups in English language arts, mathematics, and science for 2025, according to new data released by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE).
Horne responds to AG Mayes over ESA program audit practices
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has responded to recent criticism from Attorney General Kris Mayes regarding the administration of the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program.
Maryland updates income guidelines for free and reduced-price school meal programs
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has announced updated Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for free and reduced-price school meals, effective through June 30, 2026.
BASIS Tucson North educators ratify first union contract at Arizona charter school
BASIS Tucson North educators have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement, becoming the only unionized charter school in Arizona, according to AFT Local 6627, Arizona Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff (AZ-ACTS).
Vermont education secretary welcomes students and staff back for 2025 school year
As the new academic year begins, Vermont’s Secretary of Education Zoie Saunders has addressed students and educators across the state.
Vermont Agency of Education highlights safety training and student innovation challenge
The Vermont Agency of Education has issued its latest weekly update, highlighting a range of initiatives and resources for the start of the 2025-2026 school year.
Teachers turn to artificial intelligence tools for efficiency gains in classrooms
Heather Gauck, a special education teacher in Grand Rapids Public Schools, has used artificial intelligence (AI) tools to save significant time on lesson planning, grading, and administrative tasks.
Edtech leaders rely on peer networks for problem-solving amid growing technology demands
Joanna Cook, chief technology officer at East Noble School Corporation in Indiana, faced challenges when her district moved from iPads to Chromebooks.
Educator urges shift from pity to ambition for disabled students in public schools
Many students with disabilities face low expectations in schools, often resulting from a system shaped by ableism and ingrained inequality.