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Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has sharply criticized the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) for voting to separate public and private schools in postseason championship play starting in 2026. Ainsworth called the move “boneheaded,” accusing the AHSAA of undermining fairness, competitiveness, and student well-being. The AHSAA argues the change is a “restructuring” to expand championship opportunities, not a separation. Critics, including lawmakers, say the decision punishes private schools and could lead them to form a separate sports association. The controversy also ties into disputes over student eligibility under Alabama’s CHOOSE Act, with lawsuits and proposed legislation challenging the AHSAA’s rules.
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California
Los Angeles USD is warning of potential staff reductions and layoffs due to budget uncertainties. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho remarked: "It is not a foregone conclusion that people will lose jobs," emphasizing efforts to minimize impact. The district faces a projected deficit of $191m for the 2027-28 school year, driven by declining enrollment and rising costs. Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to withhold $5.6bn in funding for K-12 schools adds to the financial strain. With LAUSD's enrollment down 43% since 2004, the district is among two-thirds of California school systems making budget cuts. Union leaders are challenging the district's outlook amid ongoing contract negotiations, as LAUSD seeks to balance its budget over the next three years.
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Texas
We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) has launched the Unbanned Book Network to address the increasing number of book bans in U.S. schools and libraries. The initiative aims to donate books by banned authors and appoint Author Ambassadors to support school districts facing censorship. WNDB chief executive Dhonielle Clayton stated: "We're not only facing an ongoing literacy crisis in the U.S., we're also battling increased rates of censorship, which is infringing on our students' right to read." The program will initially target twenty under-resourced schools in states like Texas and Florida, where bans are most prevalent. This effort is part of a broader response to the surge in book bans, which has been documented by organizations such as PEN America and the American Library Association.
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Florida
We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) has launched the Unbanned Book Network to address the increasing number of book bans in U.S. schools and libraries. The initiative aims to donate books by banned authors and appoint Author Ambassadors to support school districts facing censorship. WNDB chief executive Dhonielle Clayton stated: "We're not only facing an ongoing literacy crisis in the U.S., we're also battling increased rates of censorship, which is infringing on our students' right to read." The program will initially target twenty under-resourced schools in states like Florida and Texas, where bans are most prevalent. This effort is part of a broader response to the surge in book bans, which has been documented by organizations such as PEN America and the American Library Association.
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