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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon told a Yale audience she wants to reduce the federal role in schools and “shut down the bureaucracy of education,” while continuing funding through block grants that give states more discretion. She said the goal is to leave states a “toolkit of best practices” and defended using funding pressure to influence universities. McMahon also highlighted literacy, school choice and career education, while describing criticism of her canceled Fairfield school visit as driven by “a minority of a few loud voices.” She also said literacy was her top priority and argued universities should ensure equal opportunity while meeting Yale leaders and discussing grade inflation during her Connecticut stop earlier that day.
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California
California K-12 schools are experiencing a significant decline in enrollment, with public school numbers dropping by 1.3%, equating to 74,961 students, according to the California Department of Education. This year's decline marks the largest since the 2021-22 school year. The decrease is attributed to falling birth rates and immigration losses, with private schools seeing a 6.6% drop. Kenneth Kapphahn, principal fiscal analyst for the Legislative Analyst’s Office, noted that smaller districts may need to adjust their revenue projections due to these changes. Kindra Britt, communications director for California County Superintendents, emphasized the financial impact, saying: “Because California funds schools based on average daily attendance, every empty seat means less money coming in.” The trend is expected to continue, with national projections indicating a potential loss of 2.7 million students by 2031.
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Texas
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has told a Yale audience she wants to reduce the federal role in schools and “shut down the bureaucracy of education,” while continuing funding through block grants that give states more discretion. She said the goal is to leave states a “toolkit of best practices” and defended using funding pressure to influence universities. McMahon also highlighted literacy, school choice and career education, while describing criticism of her canceled Fairfield school visit as driven by “a minority of a few loud voices.” She also said literacy was her top priority and argued universities should ensure equal opportunity while meeting Yale leaders and discussing grade inflation during her Connecticut stop earlier that day.
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Florida
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has told a Yale audience she wants to reduce the federal role in schools and “shut down the bureaucracy of education,” while continuing funding through block grants that give states more discretion. She said the goal is to leave states a “toolkit of best practices” and defended using funding pressure to influence universities. McMahon also highlighted literacy, school choice and career education, while describing criticism of her canceled Fairfield school visit as driven by “a minority of a few loud voices.” She also said literacy was her top priority and argued universities should ensure equal opportunity while meeting Yale leaders and discussing grade inflation during her Connecticut stop earlier that day.
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