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The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) has approved plans to expand the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as the Nation’s Report Card, by introducing additional state-level results in 12th grade math and reading, eighth and 12th grade civics, and eighth grade science. The move marks a sharp turnaround from concerns a year ago that the federal testing program could face cutbacks under the Trump administration after staffing reductions and canceled optional assessments. The new testing schedule, approved in a 16-3 vote, would begin rolling out in 2028, with eighth grade civics and 12th grade math and reading results available at the state level. Eighth grade science would follow in 2029, while a revised 12th grade civics exam would debut in 2032. Participation by states will remain voluntary, although NAGB is asking states to signal interest this summer. The expansion comes despite uncertainty over federal funding. The Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget allocates $137m for NAEP, below the $193m Congress has recently provided. NAGB Executive Director Lesley Muldoon said the expansion could proceed without additional funding if Congress maintains current support levels, though nationwide participation from all 50 states could require more resources.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised state budget for 2026-27 has sparked mixed reactions among school leaders. While the proposal includes significant funding increases, such as a higher cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and additional support for special education, it also withholds $3.9bn in Proposition 98 funding that many believe should be allocated to schools immediately. "People were looking for base money in their pocket," said Sen. John Laird, D-Santa Cruz. The budget proposes a record $127.1bn for education, with per-student funding reaching $21,013. However, concerns remain about the reliance on one-time funds and the impact of withheld allocations on classroom resources. Advocates like Ted Lempert from Children Now expressed appreciation for the overall increase but noted, "kids are still way behind."
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U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education during a contentious House education committee hearing, arguing that the administration is returning authority over education to states, parents, and local leaders. McMahon said President Donald Trump was elected with a mandate to “sunset” the federal education bureaucracy, as Democrats accused the administration of weakening civil rights protections and destabilizing key education programs. Since 2024, the department’s workforce has fallen from roughly 4,200 employees to about 2,300, while more than 100 programs have been shifted to other federal agencies. Republicans largely praised the restructuring efforts, with some lawmakers openly supporting the department’s eventual elimination. However, questions intensified over the administration’s handling of student loans, special education oversight, and staffing cuts within the Office for Civil Rights. McMahon confirmed the administration is considering transferring oversight of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to another agency, though no final decision has been made. Disability advocates have strongly opposed any move away from the Education Department. Lawmakers also pressed McMahon over deep cuts to the Office for Civil Rights, which lost roughly half its staff during previous layoffs. McMahon said the administration is rehiring attorneys and described civil rights enforcement as important, despite the administration simultaneously proposing a 35% funding reduction for the office. On student achievement, McMahon highlighted literacy gains in states such as Louisiana and Mississippi that adopted science-of-reading reforms, while backing the administration’s proposed “Make Education Great Again” block grants.
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Florida
School districts across the U.S. are preparing for potential changes to cafeteria menus after the Trump administration introduced new dietary guidelines tied to the Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, initiative. The updated standards, championed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., encourage Americans to avoid highly processed foods and prioritize nutrient-dense proteins, changes that are expected to eventually influence federal school meal requirements. Nutrition directors and education advocates said the shift could significantly increase costs for schools that already operate on tight budgets. Many cafeterias currently rely on processed, premade foods because they are cheaper, easier to prepare, and require less labor. Transitioning toward more fresh, scratch-cooked meals would require additional funding, kitchen upgrades, and more skilled staff. School nutrition experts said protein is already the most expensive part of a school meal, while federal reimbursement rates remain insufficient to cover rising labor, utility, and food costs. Many districts are also facing the loss of federal programs that helped schools purchase food from local farmers, including the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program.
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