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The Ohio House compromised with education advocates: finally fairly funding the state’s public education system after 26 years, but also expanding the private school tuition voucher scholarship.

Central Ohio school districts are closely following the Ohio General Assembly as it considers K-12 budget proposals, other education requirements.

Michigan’s education complex fails in its mandate, then embraces diversity and equity initiatives

It is one of the first bills introduced by the legislature after Democrats took control.  Now it has been voted through by the legislature and is on track to change Michigan’s Third Grade Reading Law.

Democrats in Michigan’s legislature have majority control for the first time in decades.  One of the first bills they are expected to introduce will likely address Michigan’s Third Grade Reading Law. 

A state law could require certain third-graders to be held back starting this year

For now, public commenters can discuss only agenda items

From the great resignation to pending retirements, North Dakotas cybersecurity workforce faces challenges in filling positions. State leaders hope new opportunities for college students will build a more robust pipeline of workers. Michael Gregg, chief information security officer for the state of North Dakota, said in addition to pandemic trends and a possible wave of retirements, the state has to compete with the private sector in offering competitive salaries for cybersecurity work. ...

Maryland is part of the national trend of school districts struggling to meet student needs with a teacher shortage made worse by COVID. More than 5,500 Maryland educators left the profession this year, according to the State Board of Education. Economists point to the gap between what teachers are paid compared to their peers with similar education. ...

School districts nationwide are struggling to meet student needs with a teacher shortage made worse by COVID. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education reports the number of vacant positions or those held by unqualified personnel is more than 3,500. Economists point to the teacher wage gap where teacher pay is calculated against similarly educated, similar-age peers. ...