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K-12 public education
Coverage of K-12 public education in the Nexus archive.
- What’s Mamdani’s agenda for K-12 education in NYC? 6 months in, it’s hard to say.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has focused on childcare, transportation, and housing in his first six months, but K-12 education has received minimal attention, with only 11 education-related press releases and one policy continuation. Education advocates question his engagement with the city's public schools.
- Illinois lawmakers pass $56B budget, largest in state history
Illinois lawmakers passed a $56 billion state budget for the next fiscal year, including tax hikes on corporations, social media, and cryptocurrency, and full funding for K-12 public education. The budget awaits Governor JB Pritzker's signature.