Topic: P-12

The president’s budget request contradicts the recommendations in its “Reimagining IES” report, which calls for strengthening education data and research — not gutting them

The removal of sensitive locations protections is creating unnecessary trauma for students, teachers, families, and the broader school community

Because Washington, D.C. lacks full local control and remains subject to federal decisions, shifts in federal policy can disproportionately affect its schools, creating heightened uncertainty for students, families, and educators and reinforcing the need for greater local authority

Proposals to block grant federal funding leave students at risk of not becoming proficient readers

State leaders must pair accountability and support with fair, adequate funding so schools have the resources to meet students’ needs

Voucher advocates present the upcoming federal program as a win for students, families, public schools, and local governments. In reality, private schools and current private school families will be the primary benefactors of these new federal education subsidies

Statement from EdTrust on the president’s FY27 budget

Indiana is currently seeking a waiver from federal education requirements from ED. As a part of their request, IDOE wants to allow federal school improvement funding to go to any district, not just those with the lowest performing schools

This school district budget season feels especially high stakes because a lot is hitting district leaders at once