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The U.S. Department of Education has released a significantly reduced version of its annual Condition of Education report, publishing updates on just 17 indicators compared with the 702 measures typically tracked by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The scaled-back release follows deep staffing cuts and contract cancellations at the department’s research arm in 2025, which disrupted data collection and reporting activities. Among the key findings, states spent an average of $20,000 per public school student in 2024, though spending varied widely, ranging from $12,400 per pupil in Idaho to $33,600 in New York. Public K-12 enrollment fell 2% over the past decade, from 50.3m students in 2014 to 49.4m in 2024, with declines concentrated in elementary and middle school grades following the COVID-19 pandemic. High school enrollment, meanwhile, rose 2% between 2019 and 2024. The report also showed growing variation in early childhood enrollment across states and continued demographic shifts affecting school populations, with Texas gaining students while neighboring states saw declines. Researchers and education advocates expressed concern that the reduced report reflects a broader deterioration in federal education research capacity, noting that many NCES data collections have been halted or scaled back, potentially limiting the information available to policymakers, districts, and communities.
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More than 1,100 University of California math and science professors are urging UC regents to reinstate college-entrance exams, arguing that weaker student preparation is straining instructors, lowering standards and limiting teaching resources. Their open letter says nearly one-third of first-semester calculus students at UC Berkeley showed “severe preparation deficits,” while a UC San Diego faculty report found remedial math placements rose from 0.5% to 8.5% between 2020 and 2025. The professors wrote: “UC has finite resources and can help only so many students.” The appeal comes as some selective universities restore testing requirements, while UC remains test free. Faculty warned that unresolved gaps could lengthen degree paths, reduce STEM completion and weaken California’s skilled technology workforce.
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Texas
Public school leaders in Texas are set to discuss ongoing financial challenges despite a significant influx of nearly $8.5bn in funding last year. Many districts, like El Paso, are grappling with severe budget shortfalls, with El Paso facing a $53m deficit. The Texas House Public Education Committee will examine the impact of House Bill 2, which aimed to enhance teacher pay and special education funding. However, declining enrollment and inconsistent legislative funding have exacerbated the crisis. "Public schools receive funding based on attendance," which means fewer students lead to reduced funding. The new voucher program, launching next school year, could further strain resources as it may lead to additional student departures from public schools.
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Florida
State lawmakers substantially narrowed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ property tax proposal by protecting school funding, local officials and public services from the measure. Homeowners would still pay property taxes that support schools, while local offices such as clerks of court and elections supervisors would continue receiving property tax funding. Sen. Jay Trumbull said: “I, for one, can’t support removing billions of dollars from public education today.” Committees also removed language about a state fund for local governments and cut DeSantis’ proposed $5.5m voter-notice plan. Critics from fire departments, cities, counties, libraries and Florida TaxWatch warned the amendment could reduce services, shift costs and leave major questions unanswered before voters consider it in November.
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