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English Learner Changes Over the Last 20 Years
ELs’ location, enrollment, linguistic diversity, and racial composition has shifted over time.
Which Congressional Districts Would Lose the Most K–12 Funding Under the Trump and House Education Budgets?
2026 budget proposals from Trump and House Republicans would substantially cut K-12 funding, especially in rural and low-income areas.
A District-by-District Accounting of the $6.2 Billion the U.S. Department of Education Has Held Back from Schools
The Education Department refuses to release billions of dollars for public schools. See impact by school system & congressional district.
Who Will Bear the Brunt of Trump’s Hold on $6.8 Billion in School Funds?
Trump administration’s $6.8B funding hold threatens vital school programs. Experts warn high-poverty districts will bear the biggest burden.
Inefficiency Multiplied: What Happens When Research and Data are Halted at U.S. Dept. of Ed
The Institute of Education Sciences funds critical data and research on teaching and learning. Cuts are counterproductive.
Nevada Asked AI which Students Need Help. The Answer Caused an Outcry.
Jordan Abbott was quoted in a New York Times article about Nevada’s use of AI tools to help identify and support at-risk students.
When Students Get Lost in the Algorithm: The Problems with Nevada’s AI School Funding Experiment
Nevada now uses a machine-learning model to drive its “at-risk” school funding, but the new system is opaque and leaves many students out.