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A new report from the National Association of Concurrent Enrollment Programs (NACEP) finds that while dual enrollment programs are expanding rapidly across the U.S., many states lack consistent and comprehensive policies to ensure their quality and effectiveness. The report shows that only 18 states have “holistic” quality frameworks in place, while 22 states have partial policies and 10 states, plus Washington, D.C., have none at all, leaving students in what NACEP describes as a “quality lottery,” where program experiences vary significantly depending on local capacity and partnerships. Current policies often focus narrowly on course rigor, overlooking broader factors such as student readiness, academic support, advising, and alignment with future education or career pathways. NACEP highlights the key pillars of quality, rigor, readiness, and relevance, but warns that many programs are treated as add-ons rather than integrated components of education systems, leading to inconsistent outcomes. The report also notes that few states clearly define the purpose of dual enrollment, whether to improve college access, reduce costs, or support career pathways, resulting in misaligned funding, design, and performance. The organization is urging states to take a more strategic approach by clarifying program goals, embedding quality standards into legislation, strengthening collaboration between K–12 and higher education institutions, and ensuring that growth in participation is matched by meaningful student outcomes.
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Enrollment in California's public schools for the 2025-2026 school year fell by 1.2%, equating to a loss of 72,000 students, according to the state Legislative Analyst’s Office. This decline continues a trend observed over the past decade, with a total decrease of 11% or 608,000 students since the 2016-2017 school year. Despite the drop in enrollment, average daily attendance has improved, reaching 94.5%, close to pre-pandemic levels. However, this increase is not attributed to a new attendance recovery program introduced in the 2024-2025 budget, which has seen minimal participation. Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget projections anticipated a 0.58% increase in attendance, but actual figures fell short, leading to a $2bn shortfall in preliminary spending under the Local Control Funding Formula, which supports low-income students and other vulnerable groups.
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Texas
The second round of notifications for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) is underway, reaching over 53,000 students for the 2026-2027 school year. The program, which began in February, has seen a record 274,183 applications. This week’s notifications target families with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, or $66,000 annually for a family of four. The Texas legislature allocated $1bn to fund TEFA, which allows families to choose schools, pay for private tuition, and cover educational expenses. However, due to high demand, many applicants were waitlisted, with a random lottery determining accepted students. “All applicants were included in the lottery and assigned a sequential position using a random number generator,” the comptroller's office said. Families must confirm enrollment by July 15 or appeal their funding decisions within 30 days.
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Florida
The Equal Ground Education Fund has initiated a legal challenge against Florida's newly drawn congressional map, claiming it violates the Fair Districts amendment of the state Constitution. The lawsuit, filed shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the map, argues that the map was designed to favor the Republican Party, stating: "The Legislature’s decision to pass these rigged congressional maps is a direct slap in the face to millions of Floridians." The lawsuit highlights the use of partisan data in the map's creation and questions the claims of race neutrality made by DeSantis' office. Genesis Robinson, Executive Director of Equal Ground, emphasized the need for fair maps, stating: "We are calling on the courts to intervene and put a stop to this unconstitutional and undemocratic power grab." The outcome of this legal battle could significantly impact Florida's political landscape.
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