Archive for October 2025
(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 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 MoreFCC Votes to End Biden-Era Wi-Fi Hot Spot Expansion
The FCC voted 2 to 1 on orders that would make both Wi-Fi on school buses and Wi-Fi hotspots ineligible for E-Rate support.
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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