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National
A federal judge has granted a Massachusetts nonprofit’s request to block an attempt by the Trump administration to cut the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Judge Myong J. Joun approved a preliminary injunction Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts that requires the White House to stop employee layoffs for that office and blocks them from reinstating a March 11 reduction-in-staff directive. The injunction is effective immediately, and the Trump administration must also provide the court a notice of the employees’ return within 24 hours. The Victims Rights Law Center brought the case on behalf of two students over the directive, arguing that it created a resource gap significantly harming students experiencing sexual, racial and disability discrimination. The preliminary injunction orders the administration to file status reports to the court until the office is “restored to the status quo prior to January 20, 2025.”
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California
As California lawmakers finalize a 2025–26 budget amid a multi-billion-dollar deficit, both Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature have agreed on $80.5bn for schools—$4.5bn less than the current year but balanced by rising local property tax revenue. This rare consensus bypasses deeper concerns: stagnant academic performance and persistent achievement gaps. A new PPIC study shows fewer than half of students meet English standards and just 36% do in math, with disparities tied to race, gender, and income. Despite growing per-pupil spending, outcomes lag, and changes to test scoring may further obscure poor results. Lawmakers' reluctance to confront structural issues, such as instructional quality and accountability, risks perpetuating systemic inequities and leaving struggling students behind.
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Texas
Over 42,000 Texas teachers will receive more than $481 million in merit pay for 2024–25 under the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA), which has improved teacher retention by nearly 10%. The bonuses are tied to performance and student growth. Governor Abbott praised the program, saying it puts teachers on track for six-figure salaries. “Texas is awarding thousands of teachers... with the pay raise they deserve,” he stated. House Bill 2 introduces a new “Acknowledged” designation and increases bonus amounts for existing tiers. Since 2019, TIA has distributed over $1 billion in performance-based teacher awards. This expansion is expected to further incentivize excellence in classrooms, strengthen educational outcomes, and provide much-needed recognition for educators across rural and urban districts alike, reinforcing Texas' goal to lead the nation in public education.
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Florida
Florida lawmakers have passed a measure to expand charter schools, known as "schools of hope," amid ongoing debates about school choice. The proposal, which was initially set to die before the legislative session's end, was revived as part of a new state budget bill. The changes will redefine criteria for identifying persistently low-performing traditional public schools, potentially increasing the number eligible for the "schools of hope" designation. House bill sponsor Jenna Persons-Mulicka said: "We're seeing these specialized charter schools coming in and transforming communities." However, some Democrats, including Rep. Anna Eskamani, criticized the bill, arguing it undermines traditional public schools. The bill passed with an 80-24 vote in the House and is now headed to Governor Ron DeSantis for approval.
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