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President Trump has signed an executive order directing the closure of the U.S. Department of Education, marking a historic shift in federal education policy. While this move fulfills a longstanding conservative goal of returning education authority to the states, major legal, logistical, and...
This week’s highlights: Top News - President Trump has signed an executive order directing the closure of the U.S. Department of Education, marking a historic shift in federal education policy. Missouri Update - House budget chair cuts $106 million in child care funds from governor's budget Kansas...
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, MARCH 18, 2025 – Aligned, a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of business leaders who educate and influence policymakers to drive educational transformation efforts, announces the unique opportunity for school and business leaders to earn a certificate in education finance here...
With the Missouri House recently passing HB 711 (Pollitt), the conversation around open enrollment and the misconceptions have intensified. While some fear this policy will destabilize public schools, the reality is far less dramatic. Open enrollment is a form of public school choice where families...
This week’s highlights: Top News - Ambiguity Abounds in Federal Education Policy Missouri Update - Open Enrollment: Debunking the Myths Kansas Update - Aligned's Role in HB 2303 and the State Longitudinal Data System Additional Highlights - Spring Break: A Student-Inspired Tradition Read our latest...
Across Kansas and Missouri, voters are being asked to weigh in on school bond proposals that will shape the future of their local schools. From basic facility upgrades to new construction, these bonds are becoming a common tool for districts to modernize classrooms, address safety concerns, and...