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National
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) has announced the five finalists for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year award, recognizing their exceptional contributions to education. The finalists are Katie Collins of Bluff Park Elementary in Hoover, Alabama; Rachel Kinsaul of Morgan County High School in Madison, Georgia; Michelle Gross of Spencer County Middle School in Taylorsville, Kentucky; Linda Wallenberg of Eden Prairie High School in Eden Prairie, Minnesota; and Leon Smith of Haverford High School of Havertown, Pennsylvania. Carissa Moffat Miller, chief executive of CCSSO, said that these educators were selected for their “outstanding commitment to education and impactful teaching that advances student outcomes.” The finalists were chosen from 56 local teachers of the year across the U.S. The winner will serve as an education ambassador for a year, with the announcement expected later this spring.
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California
Thousands of students in Southern California participated in a national protest against immigration crackdowns on Friday, with an attendance rate of 80% at LAUSD schools. Many students felt personally affected by the immigration raids, leading them to join the demonstrations. "There are times when protesting is more necessary than going to the classroom," said Hart Lipsmith, a junior from Sequoyah School. The protests included walkouts at various schools and colleges, with students expressing their fears and frustrations over the impact of immigration enforcement on their communities. LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho acknowledged the students' right to protest but emphasized that "the safest place for students is at school." The protests are part of a broader movement advocating for immigrant rights and against ICE actions.
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Texas
The Texas State Board of Education has postponed a vote on the Texas Education Agency's request to correct approximately 4,200 errors in the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum, which includes math and reading language arts. Pam Little, the board's vice chair, highlighted concerns over 547 requests to replace images due to licensing issues, along with formatting errors and typos. Colin Dempsey, the education agency's director, acknowledged that the corrections span over 2,100 components. The board plans to address the request in a future meeting, with Chair Aaron Kinsey indicating a special meeting will be called to tackle unfinished business.
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Florida
The ongoing struggle for transparency in Volusia County Schools has led to the introduction of House Bill 1073, which aims to establish a School Board member’s bill of rights. This legislation, sponsored by Rep. Traci Koster, seeks to ensure that School Board members can access records "timely and for free" and prohibits the requirement of nondisclosure agreements for school employees. The bill passed the House Education Administration Subcommittee with a 15-3 vote, highlighting the need for accountability within the district. Brosemer, a School Board member, expressed frustration over the lack of access to financial information, stating, "Because of this bill, the District’s line-item budget will be made available to us." The bill is now set to move to the Education & Employment Committee for further consideration.
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