Chicago Public Schools families prepare for Aug. 24 start as budget questions remain
CPS K-12 classes begin Aug. 24 and pre-K begins Aug. 25, while the district works on short-term financing and unresolved staffing decisions.
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Wahkiakum schools in Cathlamet receive seven-year, $30 million facilities grant
Wahkiakum School District received a seven-year, $30 million grant for electrical updates, a grade-school roof and a new HVAC system, with electrical work planned for summer 2026.
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Hesperia Community Schools receives $2.9 million state infrastructure grant
Hesperia Community Schools was awarded $2,913,040 through Michigan’s fiscal-year 2026 school-infrastructure grant program, part of a $224 million statewide investment.
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Winter School District referendum fails, with 60% voting no
Winter voters rejected a four-year operational referendum that sought $2 million annually for school safety, programs, maintenance and staffing.
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Wadsworth school tax proposal remains unresolved after five-option certification process
Wadsworth City Schools approved five possible tax options for certification June 30 and scheduled a July 20 meeting to decide which proposal, if any, to pursue.
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Grand Haven school board puts $98.6 million facilities bond on November ballot
Grand Haven Area Public Schools’ Board of Education voted 7-0 to place a $98.6 million facilities bond proposal before voters on Nov. 3, 2026.
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Providence Schools Begin Formal Transition Back to Local Control
Rhode Island’s education council approved the order starting Providence schools’ transition back to local control after state intervention began in 2019.
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Alaska’s FY2027 budget becomes law after Dunleavy vetoes $89.5 million
Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed Alaska’s fiscal 2027 budget on June 24 after vetoing $89.5 million, while school funding remained intact, according to Alaska Public Media.
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Wiscasset voters leave $10.7 million school budget intact ahead of Sept. 1 vote
Wiscasset voters rejected proposed school-budget reductions at a July 23 special town meeting, leaving the $10.7 million proposal headed to a final Sept. 1 vote.
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South Carolina schools ask lawmakers for more money for safety, teachers and student support
South Carolina’s education agency requested $511.3 million for teacher pay, school facilities, buses, literacy and student support, but lawmakers have not finished deciding which proposals will become appropriations.
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Massachusetts seeks $100 million in Fair Share school aid as districts prepare for fall
Gov. Maura Healey is seeking $100 million in one-time school aid, but lawmakers have not approved it as districts make fall staffing and program decisions.
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Michigan’s 2026-27 School Budget Expands Literacy, Meals and Teacher Support
Michigan’s enacted 2026-27 school aid budget continues free meals, raises base funding and directs hundreds of millions of dollars toward literacy, student support, transportation and educator recruitment.
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Harrisburg School District set to receive $124 million for 2026-27 under state budget
The Harrisburg School District will receive $124 million in total state funding for the 2026-27 school year under Pennsylvania’s enacted budget, according to local reporting.
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Indianapolis Public Education Corporation pursues four-year referendum for IPS and boundary-area charter schools
The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation is pursuing a proposed four-year operating referendum that would support IPS schools and public charter schools serving students within the IPS boundary.
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Stanley Families See County School Funding Rise, But Staffing Limits Remain
Gaston County added $5 million for 2026-27 schools, supporting pay and benefits while Stanley families still face districtwide hiring and staffing limits.
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Ohio property-tax credit is temporary as bigger funding fight continues
Ohio’s new one-year property-tax credit may help eligible homestead recipients, but lawmakers still have to resolve how schools and local services are funded.
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Omaha Public Schools weighs pay restraint after $50.6M aid shortfall
Omaha Public Schools is weighing smaller raises, reserve use and a possible higher levy after a $50.6 million state-aid shortfall in its preliminary 2026-27 budget.
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Huntsville approves TIF 9 for $220 million in infrastructure
Huntsville’s TIF 9 will use future property-tax growth for downtown projects, while residents watch debt terms, project delivery and school-tax timing.
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Judge lifts Landry teacher-stipend block—what New Orleans families should watch
A Baton Rouge judge lifted a temporary block on Gov. Landry’s EO 26-047 on June 29. It reduces Louisiana’s MFP by $168M for one-time $2,000/$1,000 stipends.
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Austin ISD approves the 2026–27 budget after $205M in cuts—what families should watch
Austin TX – Austin ISD trustees approved a $887M operating budget for 2026–27 after $205M in cuts. Families should watch staffing, transport, and librarian changes.
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SFUSD clears balanced 2026–27 budget—what’s next for staffing
San Francisco CA – SFUSD’s Board adopted a balanced 2026–27 operating budget and LCAP updates, clearing a key state deadline, but staffing choices remain.
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Minford school officials warn Ohio tax bill could squeeze district funding
Minford OH – HB 420 drew opposition from Minford Local Schools at a May 20 hearing, with treasurer Claudia Zaler warning about future funding pressure.