Archive for October 2025
Wide Array of AI Legislation Introduced
Despite the federal government remaining closed for more than a month now, multiple new bills related to AI and students have been introduced in the past several weeks.
Read MoreGuest Post: Maintaining Strong Foundations for Head Start Programs During the Government Shutdown
This blog post comes from the National Head Start Association.
Read MoreSchool Mental Health Grants Reopened
The U.S. Department of Education released revised priorities for both the School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) Grant Program and the Mental Health Service Professional (MHSP) Demonstration Grant Program.
Read More(Updated) Administration Fires ED Staff Important for K-12 Programs
On the afternoon of October 10, the Department of Education (ED) laid off about 450 of its staff as part of a second Reduction in Force (RIF). Most notably for district leaders, the majority of staff in both the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) and the Office of Special Education (OSEP) have been let go.
Read MoreSeptember 2025: AESA State Examiner
This month’s report for September 2025 examines trends in state accountability systems. States are reimagining K–12 accountability beyond test scores, emphasizing career readiness, financial literacy, and Portrait of a Graduate frameworks. Districts face new data, resource, and instructional demands, while ESAs play a key role in supporting implementation and alignment with state policies.
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