School districts

The TI-84 calculator has historically dominated math classes, but SAT and AP tests now provide free digital graphing options for students. Despite this change, school districts reportedly find it difficult to consider alternatives beyond Texas Instruments.

Following state legislators' passage of House Bill 3 to improve school safety, investigators checked in with roughly two dozen local school districts regarding compliance. Districts that responded reported facing ongoing funding challenges and struggles to meet state safety requirements.

School districts in Central Texas are making budget decisions for the 2026-27 school year, with KXAN tracking changes to starting teacher salaries. The article maps which districts increased teacher pay for this period.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a law requiring school districts and charter schools to limit student cell phone use during the day to reduce classroom distractions.

Artificial intelligence is transforming Pennsylvania's classrooms as school districts adopt AI technology. WHYY News explores how educators are preparing students for a future dominated by AI.

Texas implemented a statewide ban on cell phones in classrooms, leading Dallas students to shift toward reading instead. School districts have largely reported satisfaction with the policy.

Most Washington state school districts have policies restricting cellphone use in schools. A push for a statewide ban on cellphones during the school day highlights the current patchwork of district and school-level policies on mobile device use.

Tennessee school districts are showing improved state standardized test scores, with FOX 17 News investigating the reasons and future challenges.

School districts across the Capital Region are offering free summer meal programs to provide meals for children in need during the summer break. The initiative ensures access to food despite the absence of regular school classes.

Friday marks the deadline for families in select New York City school districts to apply for free 2-K seats, coinciding with the end of the school year for public school students.

A new Colorado state law effective July 1 mandates all school districts to implement policies regulating student cellphone use during the school day. The law requires districts to establish guidelines for when and how students can use devices.

A Stanford University study found that students in two school districts rarely used a major AI reading tutor, with average weekly usage under five minutes. Despite dedicated time for the platform, over 40% of students never logged on, and those who did used it for only four to five weeks on average.

Lawmakers modified Gov. Ron DeSantis' property tax cut proposal to exclude school districts, reducing potential annual revenue loss for local governments from $8.4 billion. The amended bill, HJR 3F/SJR 4F, would increase the property tax exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028, requiring voter approval with 60% support to take effect.

The four largest school districts in Maryland have implemented a state policy requiring teachers to provide potty training to children up to age 5 as taxpayer-funded 'pre-K for all' expands among low-income families.

The article discusses how false claims of 'porn in schools' are used as a strategy to push book bans. It highlights a proposed bill that would force school districts opposing book censorship into a chaotic situation.

The U.S. Education Department revoked Title IX agreements from the Obama and Biden administrations that addressed gender identity policies, creating political uncertainty. This action undermines previous settlements and shifts the issue into partisan debate.