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The American Statistical Association has called for a major overhaul of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), recommending that it become a modern, data-focused partner to states rather than simply return to its previous structure. The report proposes stronger data governance, greater interoperability, and expanded technical capacity to help connect and improve education data collected across state and federal systems. NCES’ ability to support states has been severely reduced after its workforce fell from 103 employees to three in early 2025, and roughly three-quarters of its contracts were canceled. The report argues that rebuilding the agency could restore its role in providing technical assistance, promoting common data standards, and enabling nationally comparable education statistics. States are already developing more sophisticated approaches to data sharing, including California’s Cradle-to-Career Data System, Virginia’s Commonwealth Data Trust Portal, and Ohio’s statewide data-sharing compact. However, differences in governance, resources, and technical capabilities continue to limit nationwide comparability. The report envisions NCES serving as a bridge between state education systems and the broader federal statistical infrastructure. It also sees potential for privacy-enhancing technologies and AI to improve data discovery and linkage, although researchers stress that NCES must first rebuild its staffing and capacity before taking on major new initiatives.
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Recent data from SchoolHouse Connection and Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan reveals that nearly 86,000 children aged 0 to 3 in California experienced homelessness in 2023-24, marking a 15% increase from the previous year. Alarmingly, only about 12,000 of these children were enrolled in early learning programs, which are crucial for identifying and supporting homeless families. Erin Patterson, a senior director at SchoolHouse Connection, stated: "We just don’t have the full picture." The fragmented early learning system complicates efforts to identify these vulnerable children, as many local education agencies lack awareness of their responsibilities under the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Experts emphasize the need for targeted funding to enhance identification efforts, particularly for infants and toddlers, as the state faces rising homelessness rates amid economic challenges. Without sustained funding, the capacity to support these children may diminish, leading to further increases in homelessness.
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U.S. school districts are facing funding uncertainty, workforce turnover, and potentially greater state and local responsibilities, increasing pressure on leaders to strengthen their organizations’ internal capabilities. Federal funding accounts for roughly 10% of public K-12 revenue nationally, while state and local sources each provide about 45%, leaving districts exposed to changes in enrollment, funding formulas, and local revenues. Workforce conditions have improved since the pandemic, with teacher turnover falling to just under 7% in 2024-25 and principal turnover declining to about 8%. However, the article argues that districts still need to invest in leadership development, professional learning, institutional knowledge, and stronger coordination between strategy, staffing, instruction, and accountability. Education leader Thomas Maridada argues that lasting improvement depends on developing schools’ ability to learn, adapt, and solve problems internally, rather than relying heavily on individual programs or external support. As funding, staffing, and policy responsibilities evolve, districts may increasingly need to focus not only on which initiatives they fund, but also on whether those investments build the organizational capacity needed to sustain improvements over time.
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Florida
Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack has announced a series of leadership and organizational changes aimed at improving collaboration, decision-making, and efficiency across the Florida Department of Education. The restructuring comes less than two months after Mack was appointed commissioner in July. Paul O. Burns has been promoted to senior chancellor, with oversight spanning the department’s offices and divisions, including Florida Colleges, Career, Technical and Adult Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Blind Services, Public Schools, Safe Schools, School Choice, and Early Learning. Burns has worked at the department since 2018 and has nearly 20 years of education experience. Other appointments include Flannery Sloan as chief of staff, Katerina Maroney as chancellor for the Division of Early Learning, Steven Koncar as chief strategy and policy officer, Jay Menees as vice chancellor of research and policy, Travis Jordan as chief marketing and communications officer, and Suzanne Pridgeon as chief operations and financial officer.
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