search
K-12 schools
Trends
- 1Federal funding changes could gut North Dakota school tech budgets▼Changes to federal funding system could gut local K-12 technology budgets in North Dakota
Proposed changes to the federal funding system could sharply cut the technology budgets of K-12 school districts across North Dakota. Local education leaders warn the shift would undermine investments in classroom devices, connectivity and IT support, leaving rural and underfunded districts especially exposed as they plan upcoming school-year budgets.
- 2Wisconsin schools chief urges increased state school funding●State superintendent calls for more Wisconsin school funding
Wisconsin's state superintendent is calling for more funding for the state's public schools. The appeal puts school finance back on the agenda in Wisconsin, where debates over per-pupil spending, teacher pay and property-tax reliance have long divided lawmakers. The announcement is drawing attention from educators, parents and officials weighing how the state budget should prioritize K-12 education.
- 3Milwaukee Public Schools Balances Discipline and Civil Rights●K-12 Education: MPS Walks A Tightrope On School Discipline and Civil Rights
Milwaukee Public Schools is navigating a difficult balance between maintaining school discipline and meeting federal civil rights obligations, according to Urban Milwaukee. The district's approach to student discipline has drawn scrutiny over whether disciplinary practices disproportionately affect protected groups, and officials are working to comply with civil rights requirements while keeping classrooms orderly.