If 2025 featured a mix of highs and lows in early care and education, 2026 is poised to bring a series of deeper challenges to the field, as states prepare to make difficult budget decisions in ...

(The Hill) – State legislative sessions around the country are coming to a close, and fights over public versus charter school funding and cell phones were among the biggest policy battles this year.

Education is considered one of the “big three” pillars in the South Dakota legislative budget. As such, it looms as a major issue every winter in Pierre.

Public education issues faced distinct challenges from the federal level down in 2025. Here are some key issues that could impact local schools in 2026 based on this past year’s trends. Nevada schools ...