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Education groups urge Senate to protect SNAP and rural school funding in Farm Bill

AASA, The School Superintendents Association, along with the Association of School Business Officials International and the National Rural Education Association, have urged the Senate Agriculture Committee to include key education-related provisions in the 2026 Farm Bill. The groups called for a delay until 2030 of planned cost shifts for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that would require states to cover a portion of benefit costs beginning in 2027, warning that without additional time to prepare, states could face difficult budget decisions, including, in extreme cases, withdrawing from the program altogether. The organizations also urged lawmakers to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Program through fiscal year 2031. The program provides critical funding to counties and school districts located near National Forest lands, where property tax revenues are limited. Without reauthorization, funding would revert to a less predictable revenue-sharing model, potentially creating significant financial challenges for affected communities.

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California
California teachers unions ranked second nationally

According to a recent study by the Thomas Fordham Institute, California boasts the second-strongest K-12 teachers unions in the U.S., trailing only Vermont. The California Teachers Association, with over 300,000 members, and the California Federation of Teachers, representing 120,000 members, are the two main unions. Despite a nationwide decline in union membership, California's unions remain politically influential, particularly in affluent, Democrat-led states. The study highlighted that California unions spent more on political advertising in 2020 and 2022 than any other state unions. Additionally, California teachers enjoy the highest average salary in the nation and rank third in teacher strikes from 2019 to 2024, showcasing their significant impact on the educational landscape.

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AI adoption in schools skyrockets

The latest State of EdTech report from the Consortium for School Networking reveals significant advancements in AI adoption among K-12 schools, with 79% of districts now having AI guidelines, up from 57% in 2025. CoSN chief executive Keith Krueger noted: “It’s shocking at how quickly at least the guidance around responsible use of AI is.” However, schools are grappling with insufficient resources, staffing, and funding, which hinder effective implementation. While many districts support AI guidelines, they prefer to avoid state or federal mandates due to the fast-paced nature of AI developments. Concerns about cybersecurity are paramount, with 98% of respondents worried about new cyber threats linked to AI. Additionally, the report highlights the need for better vetting of educational technology, as many schools rely on vendor data without adequate safety checks. Krueger emphasized the importance of prioritizing procurement and training to ensure effective and safe use of AI in education.

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Educators report rising anxiety over immigration enforcement

A new national survey of educators by the EdWeek Research Center found that heightened federal immigration enforcement during the 2025-26 school year contributed to increased anxiety, fear, and absenteeism among immigrant students, particularly in large urban districts. Among educators working with immigrant populations, 57% reported students expressing fear and anxiety, up from 50% in the fall, while reports of reduced attendance rose to 39% from 24%. The proportion of educators reporting no impact from immigration enforcement fell to 23%. Schools have increasingly responded by expanding counseling and mental health services, with 36% of educators reporting additional support for affected students, compared with 26% in the fall. Educators described disruptions to learning, attendance challenges, and concerns about academic performance as immigration enforcement activities occurred in surrounding communities. Survey results also showed that nearly three-quarters of schools serving immigrant students now have formal or informal protocols in place for responding to requests from federal immigration authorities.

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