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An analysis by Knowledge Alliance has found that 84% of the $77m allocated for special education research through the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences remains unspent, putting the funds at risk of expiring by September 30. The report highlights broader delays at IES, where 36% of its overall $289m budget could lapse, already leading to halted long-term studies on students with disabilities and threatening future research on inclusive education and other key issues. Advocates warn that the funding shortfall could leave policymakers and educators without critical evidence on effective practices, particularly as no new special education research grants have been awarded recently and additional $93m approved for 2026 remains untouched. While the Department of Education says it is committed to meeting its obligations, experts caution that without urgent action, opportunities to study emerging challenges such as AI in special education and student support strategies may be lost.
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California’s race for state superintendent of public instruction is wide open, with 10 candidates competing to replace term-limited incumbent Tony Thurmond in a nonpartisan contest that could be decided in June if any candidate secures more than 50% of the vote. The role has limited direct authority over school districts, focusing instead on managing the California Department of Education, influencing policy, and working alongside the governor, though its future structure could change under proposed reforms that would shift it toward an advocacy role. The crowded field, largely composed of Democrats, raises the possibility of a split vote that could shape who advances to a likely November runoff, while candidates differ more in background and emphasis than in policy, with key debates centering on issues such as transgender student participation in sports and parental notification policies. Endorsements and fundraising vary widely, with no clear frontrunner, reflecting a competitive and uncertain contest shaped by education policy priorities, union support, and broader political dynamics in the state.
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Teacher salaries in the U.S. rose 3.5% to an average of $74,495 in the 2024–25 school year, but inflation has significantly eroded those gains, leaving pay 4.6% lower in real terms compared with a decade ago, according to a National Education Association report. The analysis highlights persistent concerns over educator pay, with higher salaries concentrated in states like California and New York that also have high living costs, while lower-paying states often leave teachers earning below typical household expenses. Education support professionals saw even weaker progress, with nominal pay rising modestly to $38,494, but only increasing by about $300 after inflation, and falling 9% in real terms over the past decade. Many continue to face financial strain, often needing multiple jobs. The report underscores ongoing challenges in maintaining competitive wages for educators, amid rising living costs and continued debate over funding and pay reforms.
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Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill aimed at decertifying partisan teacher unions. He said: "You should not have these entities operating if they do not have support from the people they purport to represent." The bill, SB 1296, also introduces a fast-track process for teacher salary increases, ensuring that funds go directly to teachers without union interference. Additionally, another bill, HB 1279, allows school districts to offer pay incentives to high-performing teachers in lower-performing schools, promoting educational equity. DeSantis emphasized the importance of these reforms, noting: "Now that power is flowing more readily to parents and students where it should be." The legislation also enhances parental rights in special education, ensuring transparency in service delivery. Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas supported the governor at the press conference.
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