Chesapeake Public Schools selects new superintendent after 5-4 vote
Chesapeake Public Schools selected Dr. Doug Brubaker after a 5-4 board vote. He starts Aug. 13, 2026—here’s the transition timeline to watch.
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Texas adds Bible passages to school reading list, setting up church-state fight
United States Church State and Religious Liberty Watch – Texas approved a required reading list with Bible passages on June 26, but the change is slated to take effect in 2030-31.
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North Carolina budget could raise pay and school rules for Magnolia
Magnolia NC – The ratified state budget would raise teacher and state-worker pay, but it still needs Gov. Josh Stein’s signature before it takes effect.
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Detroit schools move to full demolition of Cooley High this summer
Detroit MI – DPSCD says Cooley High is headed for full demolition this summer, abandoning partial-preservation plans as it races to use a $15 million state grant by Sept. 30, 2026.
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Richmond Public Schools approves FY27 budget, closes virtual academy
Richmond Public Schools approved its FY27 budget June 2, closing a $4 million gap with cuts that end Richmond Virtual Academy and lower coverage pay.
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Plano ISD says next school year could start with a $44 million deficit
Plano ISD is projecting a roughly $44 million shortfall for 2026-27, a planning figure that could affect staffing, pay, and school programs.
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Hempstead school budget vote is now set for May 19 as charter costs and a bond question loom
Hempstead NY – The school budget season is official: a May 12 hearing and May 19 vote are set, with one board seat, ballot deadlines, and a bond item on the notice.
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Boston’s FY27 budget lands in a tighter fiscal year, and city services are now under review
Boston MA – The city’s $4.9 billion FY27 budget is in Council review now, with health care costs and weaker outside support driving close scrutiny.
