Missouri House approves bill codifying protections for political expression in schools • Missouri Independent

A bill passed by the Missouri House seeks to codify First Amendment protections for ideological and political expression in public schools.

Tennessee bill would require public schools to teach the Bible as literature, allow prayer and create legal ramifications for noncompliance

A Tennessee legislator is seeking to require that public schools in the state teach the Bible and create legal ramifications for noncompliance.

Kentucky Supreme Court rules charter school funding unconstitutional

The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled that a measure establishing public funding for charter schools is unconstitutional. The high court ruled that state funds “are for common schools and for nothing else.” The Republican-backed measure was struck down by a lower court in 2023. In an opinion released Thursday, the Kentucky Supreme Court wrote that the Constitution "does not permit funneling public education funds outside the common public school system.” In 2024, Kentucky voters rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed for public tax dollars to be used by students attending private or charter schools.

Key differences emerge in Missouri House, Senate bills to create A-F school grades • Missouri Independent

Missouri's lawmakers are drawing up their plans for grading public schools 'A' through 'F,' with key distinctions emerging between proposals.

New school, housing to be built on ECU Mount Lawley site

A "creative industries hub" and around 1,000 new homes will be built on the former Edith Cowan University (ECU) campus in Mount Lawley — but the site's makeover will take 10 to 15 years. 

Some South Australian school classrooms are 'literally falling apart'

Almost two years after a state government report revealed 35 per cent of all buildings within the Department for Education's portfolio were past their design life, many schools are still plagued with issues including mould, asbestos and rotting windows.  

The Texas Rep. Fighting Christian Nationalism w/ James Talarico

Volunteer for Voucher Reform Now! · Protect Education, Accountability Now!

# **Pledge your support for reforming ESA vouchers in Arizona if this effort moves forward – check all that apply!** On Feb. 6, 2026, a coalition of Arizona families and educators represented by the Arizona Education Association and Save Our Schools Arizona filed language with the Secretary of State for a ballot measure to bring accountability and transparency to Arizona’s $1 billion universal ESA voucher program, while improving safety standards, preserving flexibility for students with disabilities, and recovering critically needed funds for Arizona’s local public schools. The legislature could pass these desperately needed reforms tomorrow to keep kids safe, ensure they’re learning, and improve the financial accountability of our taxpayer dollars. However, the legislature has obstinately refused to add any guardrails to the program for three years, leading to massive fraud, waste, and unsafe situations for kids. We the people are prepared to take matters into our own hands to deliver the real change our schools, students, and state need, and all options are on the table. This initiative includes: ✅ New Safety Measures to Protect Voucher Students - Requires all voucher-funded schools to comply with basic safety standards - Requires that voucher-funded schools investigate allegations of misconduct and maintain fingerprint clearance cards for all employees who have unsupervised contact with children ✅ Basic Standards to Prevent Waste, Fraud, and Abuse, including: - Banning the use of ESA voucher funds for non-educational and luxury items - Recoup millions in unused funds for public schools - Transparency for voucher funds - Clarifying enforcement authority ✅ Re-Focusing the Voucher Program on Families with the Highest Need: - Ending subsidies for the wealthy: Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires the annual family income for universal ESA voucher students to be at or below $150,000, adjusted annually for inflation. ✅ Raising the Bar for Academic Quality to Support Student Success: - Requires all voucher-funded schools to follow academic accountability standards. To ensure students are learning, private schools would be required to have their students take similar assessments as public school students or be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting organization. - The ballot language filed today is subject to a 30-day Legislative Council review period and may be revised based on that review. [Public polling](https://www.arizonaea.org/sites/aea/files/2026-01/arizona-voucher-accountability-polling-memo.pdf) shows that nearly three-in-four Arizona voters approve of core accountability measures proposed in the ballot language, with support holding strong across political ideology and geography.

Lengthy lesson preparation for NSW teachers a 'great cost' to wellbeing

Educators are not being given enough time during the week to manage the complex needs of students with disabilities, a NSW teacher and assistant principal says.