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House Republicans advance education budget with major cuts to funding

Congress has begun negotiations on the federal fiscal 2027 budget, with House Republicans advancing a spending proposal that would significantly reduce federal education funding. On Friday the House appropriations subcommittee responsible for education approved the bill in an 11-7 party-line vote, proposing a $1.6 billion cut to Title I grants that support low-income students, while also eliminating billions of dollars in formula and competitive grants for K-12 schools and colleges and reducing funding for education research. Republican lawmakers described the proposal as a fiscally responsible effort to prioritize spending, while Democrats argued it would undermine public education. During the committee debate, Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) proposed restoring funding for the Full-Service Community Schools program and Preschool Development Grants, which currently receive $150 million and $315 million, respectively. Both programs would lose all federal funding under the House Republican proposal and President Donald Trump’s budget request. Hoyer ultimately did not seek votes on the amendments, criticizing the increasingly partisan nature of budget negotiations. The legislation will next be considered by the full House Appropriations Committee, with additional details on specific funding levels expected in the coming days.

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Experts call for greater investment in school principal training

A new report from the Learning Policy Institute argues that effective school principals are one of the most important, yet often overlooked, factors in addressing many of education’s most pressing challenges, including teacher retention, student achievement, chronic absenteeism, and school culture. The Principal Effect: How Investing in School Leaders Is Key to Solving Education's Challenges, synthesizes research showing that strong principals improve academic outcomes by fostering teacher collaboration, providing instructional coaching, involving educators in goal-setting, and creating positive working environments. These conditions help retain teachers, improve school stability, and support stronger student performance. Linda Darling-Hammond, the report’s lead author and chief knowledge officer at the Learning Policy Institute, said policymakers have historically underinvested in leadership development despite evidence of its impact. The report highlights examples of more comprehensive principal development programs in places such as Delaware and Chicago, where aspiring school leaders receive structured training, mentoring, and year-long internships under experienced principals.

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Experts call for greater investment in school principal training

A new report from the Learning Policy Institute argues that effective school principals are one of the most important, yet often overlooked, factors in addressing many of education’s most pressing challenges, including teacher retention, student achievement, chronic absenteeism, and school culture. The Principal Effect: How Investing in School Leaders Is Key to Solving Education's Challenges, synthesizes research showing that strong principals improve academic outcomes by fostering teacher collaboration, providing instructional coaching, involving educators in goal-setting, and creating positive working environments. These conditions help retain teachers, improve school stability, and support stronger student performance. Linda Darling-Hammond, the report’s lead author and chief knowledge officer at the Learning Policy Institute, said policymakers have historically underinvested in leadership development despite evidence of its impact. The report highlights examples of more comprehensive principal development programs in places such as Delaware and Chicago, where aspiring school leaders receive structured training, mentoring, and year-long internships under experienced principals.

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Experts call for greater investment in school principal training

A new report from the Learning Policy Institute argues that effective school principals are one of the most important, yet often overlooked, factors in addressing many of education’s most pressing challenges, including teacher retention, student achievement, chronic absenteeism, and school culture. The Principal Effect: How Investing in School Leaders Is Key to Solving Education's Challenges, synthesizes research showing that strong principals improve academic outcomes by fostering teacher collaboration, providing instructional coaching, involving educators in goal-setting, and creating positive working environments. These conditions help retain teachers, improve school stability, and support stronger student performance. Linda Darling-Hammond, the report’s lead author and chief knowledge officer at the Learning Policy Institute, said policymakers have historically underinvested in leadership development despite evidence of its impact. The report highlights examples of more comprehensive principal development programs in places such as Delaware and Chicago, where aspiring school leaders receive structured training, mentoring, and year-long internships under experienced principals.

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