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At Solar Prep in the Dallas Independent School District in Texas, an orchestra educator encourages students to pursue excellence through music instruction.
Jessica Howard, who teaches business and computer science at Lone Tree, was selected from nine regional finalists for the statewide honor. She brings industry experience to career-connected learning.
Sarah Steffens, a K–4 reading interventionist at Elm Grove Elementary, was selected from seven statewide finalists and will represent Missouri in the National Teacher of the Year competition.
Shandra Botello, Alex Adkisson and Melissa Corwin were notified in their classrooms that they are among eight finalists for Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year award.
Teachers at Vista PEAK Preparatory High School and Strasburg High School are among eight finalists for Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year award, selected from 21 semifinalists.
Jason Cochrane, Arjun Sahdev and Jessie Russett are among eight finalists for Colorado’s 2027 teaching honor. State education officials surprised the three with the news in their classrooms.
AASA surveyed 429 district leaders in 43 states; 67% cited federal funding as a challenge for meal programs, and 40% said they used other budget funds to cover meal costs last year.
Illinois schools will use updated USDA income thresholds to determine student meal benefits for 2026-27. The criteria apply to free and reduced-price breakfast, lunch and after-school snacks.
Maine DOE and France’s Académie de Nantes are seeking school interest in a 2026–2027 partnership linking students and educators through climate literacy, French language learning and shared projects.
Northside ISD in San Antonio became the 12th Texas school system to earn CoSN’s Trusted Learning Environment Seal for privacy practices. The district serves about 95,500 students.
AASA and NSPRA opened registration for joint training for superintendents, communications leaders and district teams, covering civic engagement, district identity and crisis communication.
NYC Public Schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels greeted students across all five New York City boroughs as they returned to class for the start of the 2026–2027 academic year.
Enrollment in Hawaiʻi’s public and charter schools fell 1.6% from last school year, according to state education officials. Despite the statewide decline, 93 public schools recorded increases.
Students at most public campuses on Kauaʻi return Sept. 14 after storm closures. Kīlauea Elementary reopens Sept. 15, while Hanalei Elementary students return Sept. 21 as recovery continues.
The 44 Iowa elementary students selected for a 10-year math enrichment program will receive mentoring and learning support. They come from 18 public school districts and four accredited nonpublic schools.
The September issue of NASBE’s State Education Standard explores how states and districts can align accountability systems, school supports and resources to improve student learning.
The Texas Education Agency announced that a total of 329 schools across Texas will receive the Purple Star Campus designation for the 2026–27 school year.
Illinois is allocating $15 million for educator recruitment and retention in fiscal 2027. The 100 selected districts account for about 77% of reported teacher vacancies statewide.
The Colorado Department of Education issued initial 2026 performance results based on 2025-26 data. The annual frameworks guide district accreditation and school ratings.
The Illinois State Board of Education released a planning resource to help districts prepare to offer annual mental health screenings for grades 3-12 starting in 2027-28. Parents may opt their children out.
The New York State Education Department has selected an academic monitor for Wyandanch Union Free School District, with the appointment coming ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
Pennsylvania’s program has placed 42 school psychology interns in 22 schools this year. Eligible interns in high-need districts may receive stipends, Praxis fee waivers and additional training.
District 49 will oversee the online schools for 2026-27 after Education reEnvisioned BOCES dissolved. The schools enrolled 4,707 students last year; teachers and student supports will remain in place.
Connecticut awarded grants to 41 special education programs to expand local and regional services for students with disabilities and reduce reliance on out-of-district placements.
Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack marked the start of the 2026-27 academic year with visits to providers spanning early childhood education through career preparation.
AASA is inviting superintendents and school leaders to submit blog posts and short videos about hope in their districts. Submissions will be featured on campaign and social media pages during the school year.
CoSN published an executive summary to help K-12 district leaders address screen time rules, with guidance on learning, online safeguards and local decisions. The full guide is limited to members.
The Illinois State Board of Education released fiscal 2027 district allocations. Every school district will receive more state funding than last year, with updated counts of low-income students.
Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted Florida’s education achievements ahead of the 2026-27 school year, describing the state’s results as leading the nation.
Keith R. Krueger will leave his role as CoSN chief executive in spring 2027. During his tenure, the association expanded training for district technology leaders and advocated for federal E-Rate funding.
Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, a statewide Mississippi Department of Education initiative will help students link school lessons to college, work and life beyond school.
For the 2026-27 school year, Mississippi education officials designated 15 elementary schools as Emerging Science of Reading Schools and one as a Science of Reading School.
Gov. Mike Kehoe named Michael McDonald and Vincent Schoemehl Jr. to Missouri’s education board. McDonald, a Park Hill math teacher, fills a nonvoting advisory seat vacant since its creation in 2018.
Kansas has been authorized by the federal government to pilot a new student assessment system designed to administer assessments throughout the school year.
Discovery Education’s Science Techbook assessment content will be integrated into Renaissance’s DnA and SchoolCity platforms, letting districts review science results alongside other assessment data.
The Mississippi Department of Education has made public the results of the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment for the 2025-26 school year in Mississippi.
AASA introduced 10 district leaders from across the country who will contribute to its Schools of Thought blog this year, sharing experiences and lessons from leading school systems.
The Mississippi Department of Education briefed the State Board of Education on the Mississippi Math Act and Adolescent Literacy Initiative, both set for the 2026-27 school year.
Connecticut’s free, six-week program will prepare aspiring paraeducators for a required assessment, cover exam and study costs, and connect successful participants with hiring districts.
Mississippi public school districts will receive access to state Education Enhancement Funds on July 15, allowing teachers to buy instructional supplies for their classes throughout the school year.
The Illinois State Board of Education issued a framework to help K-12 districts decide how to use AI in teaching and operations. It includes policy tools but sets no statewide classroom mandates.
Humble ISD in Texas earned four Trusted Learning Environment Mini Seals for privacy practices in leadership, business, staff training and classrooms, affecting more than 48,000 students.
Mississippi public and charter schools will use Renaissance’s Star Math in grades K–5 and Star Reading in grades 4–8 for required screening beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.
The Florida Department of Education describes the state's education performance as a continuation of its record of excellence for the 2025-2026 academic year.
NYC Public Schools has introduced an institute for educators tied to the United States' 250th anniversary, linking the district's new initiative to the national milestone.
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