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Just 10% of U.S. students attend school districts where reading and math achievement has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Center on Reinventing Public Education's 2026 State of the American Student report. The study highlights persistent learning gaps, chronic absenteeism, and inconsistent state education policies, with Louisiana the only state where both reading and math scores have surpassed 2019 levels. Just 13 states have established clear, accessible student learning goals, while no state has restored attendance to pre-pandemic levels. Although 43 states have enacted science of reading laws and 18 have introduced math instruction legislation, implementation and accountability remain uneven. The report also identifies shortcomings in career preparation and artificial intelligence policies, with only Maryland requiring artificial intellgence tools to be evaluated for academic outcomes. Researchers warn that widening achievement disparities and politically divided approaches could deepen educational inequality, urging states to prioritize evidence-based instruction, stronger accountability, and coordinated academic recovery strategies.
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The California Department of Education has been identified as a central priority for the state's next governor, with six prominent education leaders calling for governance reform, improved school funding, stronger academic outcomes, and reduced administrative burdens. Under legislation taking effect January 1, 2027, the governor must restructure the department under the governor's office and appoint an education commissioner by June 1. Recommendations include expanding affordable teacher credential pathways, improving math and literacy achievement, addressing declining enrollment, and streamlining regulations, with districts currently required to submit 103 state reports annually. California Teachers Association President David Goldberg has also called for full funding of public schools serving 6 million students, smaller class sizes, and expanded mental health services, while other leaders emphasized stronger accountability and more effective coordination across education agencies.
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Texas
State takeovers of school districts in Texas have raised concerns about their effectiveness. Since 1989, over 100 districts across 22 states have experienced such interventions, with Texas leading the way. "These people that don't know our communities, don't know our students, what kind of representation will they bring?" said Marissa Sanchez, a Fort Worth mother. Despite claims from Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath that takeovers yield positive results, national studies indicate they often disrupt student achievement. In districts like Marlin and Shepherd, teacher turnover remains high, and student performance shows little improvement. The analysis suggests that the costs associated with declining enrollment and staff turnover may outweigh any potential benefits of state takeovers.
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Florida
In a significant legal ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit addressed the controversial removal of library books by the Escambia County School Board. The lawsuit, initiated by book publishers, parents, and the PEN American Center, challenged the board's decision to eliminate books labeled as having "extreme sexual content" and promoting an "LGBTQ agenda." The court found that the board's actions were administrative rather than legislative, with Judge Andrew Brasher stating that the board's decisions "resembled nothing about what a legislator does." The ruling emphasized that while legislative privilege is important, it does not apply in this case. The decision follows a history of disputes regarding the school district's library policies, including a previous ruling that deemed a state law banning certain books as "overbroad and unconstitutional." Florida's education commissioner, Henry Mack, has urged districts to comply with state laws regarding age-appropriate materials.
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