What happens when the nation's education data infrastructure begins to break down? Education Week looks at deep cuts to federal education data capacity — and a new proposal for rebuilding and modernizing the system. Read more: www.edweek.org/policy-polit... #EducationData #EducationResearch

What happens when schools move beyond the one-teacher, one-classroom model? New CRPE research examines early evidence from team-based teaching in Arizona. crpe.org/how-team-bas... #TeacherWorkforce #EducationInnovation

Missouri substantially increased charter-school funding. So why does a funding gap remain? A new Fordham analysis points to the design of the state's funding formula. fordhaminstitute.org/national/res... #CharterSchools #SchoolFunding

Moving Target: The Success and Failure of Missouri’s Charter School Funding Surge

In 2022, the state of Missouri made a concerted effort to eliminate its charter school funding gap. But how much progress has it actually made? And what have charters done with the additional funds?

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Eleven states increased private-school voucher funding or expanded eligibility in 2026. CBPP examines what growing voucher spending can mean for public schools as states face increasingly difficult budget choices. www.cbpp.org/blog/to-publ... #SchoolVouchers #SchoolFunding

What do data centers have to do with public education? Nearly 1,900 schools are located within a mile of an existing or approved data center — putting schools increasingly at the center of debates over rapid tech expansion. networkforpubliceducation.org/blog-content... #PublicEducation

How could federal policy changes affect efforts to build a more diverse teacher workforce? The Learning Policy Institute examines the risks — and evidence-based steps states can take to keep strengthening teacher pipelines. learningpolicyinstitute.org/blog/how-fed... #TeacherWorkforce

Dual enrollment can improve college access and completion — but opportunity remains uneven. All4Ed makes the case for expanding access through federal investment. all4ed.org/resources/?_... #DualEnrollment #CollegeAccess

Dyscalculia may affect 3–8% of school-age children. So why is it so often overlooked? New CRPE research examines what schools and states can do to better identify and support students. crpe.org/the-missing-... #MathEducation #SpecialEducation

What would students put in a school AI policy? Nearly 100 teens from all 50 states came together to tackle AI literacy, privacy, testing and academic integrity. www.media.mit.edu/articles/adu... #AIinEducation #StudentVoice

For #LaborDay: What does union strength have to do with public education? EPI finds that states with higher union membership rates also invest substantially more per student in K–12 schools. Read the analysis: www.epi.org/blog/unions-... #PublicEducation #EducationFund

Students can lose instructional time even when they aren't absent. Bellwether examines how shortened calendars, closures and other disruptions are quietly reducing time in school. bellwether.org/publications... #StudentAchievement #Attendance

How strong is the evidence behind claims about teacher preparation? A new NEPC review finds significant methodological problems in a widely cited evaluation of university reading programs. www.greatlakescenter.org/glc-publicat... #TeacherPreparation #EducationResearch

Work-based learning can connect classroom instruction with meaningful career experience—but program design matters. www.progressivepolicy.org/a-practical-... #WorkBasedLearning #CareerReadiness

Proposed federal rules could give political appointees more power over active education grants—and create new uncertainty for recipients. www.edweek.org/policy-polit... #EducationFunding #EducationPolicy

Do state data systems show which education pathways actually lead to college and career success? A new Harvard CEPR tool aims to help. cepr.harvard.edu/resource/ana... #CareerReadiness #EducationData

How can families find reliable information about private schools receiving public funds? ProPublica offers practical research tools. www.propublica.org/article/how-... #SchoolChoice #Accountability

Immigration enforcement can affect entire school communities—not only the students and families directly targeted. www.epi.org/blog/immigra... #ImmigrantStudents #PublicEducation

School spending has become more progressive within many states—but major inequities remain. www.brookings.edu/articles/sch... #SchoolFunding #EducationEquity

Literacy support cannot stop after elementary school. New EdTrust research examines adolescent literacy challenges and persistent disparities in Massachusetts. edtrust.org/rti/beyond-t... #AdolescentLiteracy #EducationEquity

Career and technical education is growing. Are students gaining access to pathways that lead to strong jobs? www.americanprogress.org/article/care... #CareerReadiness #CTE

Are the “math wars” as divided as they appear? A new NEPC review finds more overlap—and more complexity—than polarized debates suggest. nepc.colorado.edu/review/math-... #MathEducation #EducationResearch

Civic learning may be widespread—but is it deep enough? New CRPE research examines how districts are preparing students for civic participation. crpe.org/a-mile-wide-... #CivicEducation #PublicEducation

Federal safety-net changes could reduce students’ access to free school meals—even when family need remains unchanged. www.americanprogress.org/article/cong... #SchoolMeals #EducationPolicy

Education reform takes time—literally. New research examines how teachers’ limited time for learning, planning and collaboration can undermine policy implementation. www.shankerinstitute.org/page/clock-c... #TeacherWorkforce #EducationPolicy

What really drove Mississippi’s fourth-grade NAEP gains? A new NEPC review examines the evidence behind the state’s widely discussed improvement. nepc.colorado.edu/review/missi... #StudentAchievement #EducationResearch

Immigration enforcement can affect entire school communities—not only the students and families directly targeted. www.epi.org/blog/immigra... #ImmigrantStudents #PublicEducation

What could expanded federal vouchers mean for public schools? curmudgucation.substack.com/p/will-publi... #PublicEducation #SchoolFunding

A new forecasting tool aims to help schools identify absenteeism risks early. www.aei.org/research-pro...

New analysis from EPI examines recent efforts to weaken child labor protections and what they could mean for young workers. www.epi.org/blog/state-l... #EducationPolicy

Voting rights and public education are deeply connected. A new Word In Black commentary explores how political representation shapes school funding, governance, and educational opportunity. wordinblack.com/2026/06/when... #VotingRights #PublicEducation