West Bend plans single high school beginning in 2027-28 school year
The West Bend School Board voted to combine East and West high schools, while the district moves ahead with a voter-approved $47 million facilities program.
Education
Schools, colleges, education policy, funding, enrollment, curriculum, labor, students, and academic institutions.
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West Virginia intervenes in Harrison County Schools over financial concerns
The West Virginia Board of Education voted to intervene in Harrison County Schools after a partial state of emergency was declared. Local board President Michael Devono criticized the state’s approach.
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Tazewell County schools to begin clear-backpack policy for 2026-27 year
Tazewell County Public Schools will begin its clear-backpack procedure in August 2026, with the new policy in place as students return for the 2026-27 school year.
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Middletown school district advances closures as projected structural deficit worsens
The Middletown Township Board of Education is moving ahead with school closures beginning in 2026-27 as the district confronts a projected $30 million structural deficit.
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KTEC Sets Aug. 13 Opening for New Kenosha Campus
KTEC will open its renovated 56,000-square-foot Kenosha campus Aug. 13, bringing its planned 4K-12 program and career-training spaces together.
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UNESCO Links Global Debt Pressures to Education Funding at July Meeting
Nearly 40 ministers and representatives met with UNESCO on July 10 to connect debt pressures, digital learning and youth participation to education policy beyond 2030.
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WJCC redistricting remains a draft process, with final recommendation expected in October
WJCC presented revised attendance-zone proposals on Aug. 4, but no final map has been adopted. New zones are planned for August 2027.
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Inglewood Unified Begins Final Year Before Anticipated State Exit
Inglewood Unified has entered the final year before its anticipated exit from state receivership, with the 2026–27 school year beginning Aug. 17.
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Shadow JQ Robinson begins tenure as Frostburg State University president
Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson began serving as Frostburg State University’s president July 1, succeeding interim president Darlene Brannigan Smith.
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Garrett College welcomes Kenney T. Hegland as president
Dr. Kenney T. Hegland began serving as Garrett College’s president July 1, starting a leadership transition at the McHenry-based community college.
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Midland Public Schools places facilities sinking-fund proposal on Nov. 3 ballot
Midland Public Schools approved ballot language for a proposed sinking fund focused on school safety, security and building needs. Voters will decide the measure Nov. 3, 2026.
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Bloomsburg YMCA receives $1 million state grant for child-care facility expansion
The Bloomsburg Area YMCA Childcare Center was awarded $1 million through Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program for renovation, expansion, new classrooms and facility upgrades.
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Coal City Intermediate School set to reopen after major restoration and renovation
Coal City Community Unit School District 1 has announced the completion of major restoration and renovation work at Coal City Intermediate School, with a dedication ceremony and guided tours scheduled for Aug. 5, 2026.
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Millis voters approve middle-high school project as planning moves toward 2027 construction
Millis voters approved the Middle-High School Building Project in a Dec. 8 special election, advancing plans for a middle-school addition expected to open in August 2028.
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Quincy school board puts facilities sales-tax question on November 2026 ballot
The Quincy School Board voted July 14 to ask voters in November 2026 whether to approve a sales tax dedicated to school facilities and infrastructure.
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Aiken County schools advance construction and renovation work ahead of 2026-27 year
Aiken County Public Schools released July 14 records showing design work for a transportation office and construction updates for major school projects.
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Springboro school construction expected to begin this summer under bond program
Springboro schools are preparing for construction on a new PK-2 building, athletics complex, classroom space and campus traffic improvements beginning in mid-to-late summer 2026.
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UNESCO Completes Final Regional Youth Consultations on Education Beyond 2030
UNESCO has completed the final listed regional sessions in a youth consultation process intended to shape an international education agenda beyond 2030.
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2026–27 Post-9/11 GI Bill rates set for veterans and eligible dependents
The Department of Veterans Affairs has published Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit rates for Aug. 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, including eligibility tiers, housing allowances, book payments and testing benefits.
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GAO: Education Has Addressed One of 10 Priority Recommendations
The Government Accountability Office says the Education Department implemented only one of eight priority recommendations identified in 2025, while three more concerns were added in June 2026.
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Education rule sets Aug. 31 reporting date as colleges face new earnings-based loan limits
A new Education Department rule will measure college programs against graduate-earnings benchmarks and can restrict federal Direct Loan access after repeated failures.
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Child-Care Subsidies Fall Below Market Prices and Provider Costs in Most States, Report Finds
A national analysis from Child Care Aware of America finds that public child-care subsidy rates trail both market prices and providers’ estimated costs in most states with available data.