As part of the early July budget compromise, bills passed mandating K-5 educator science of reading training over the next five years (HB 5697), and a corresponding inclusion of those concepts in teacher preparation programs (HB 5646).  Importantly, several key changes to the training bill were made in the State Senate, including: Requiring at least […]

Albeit a few days late, passage of the state education budget for the 2026-27 school year on Friday, July 3, allows educators and schools to focus on getting ready to help students succeed this fall.   The education budget includes modest increases — $250 (up to $10,300) per student for the foundation allowance and 1% […]