Newswatch Education State-by-State
Alabama
Reed highlights workforce investments, participation challenges
October 21, 2026 12:00 AM EDT
The Mountain Eagle.
Alabama Workforce Secretary Greg Reed underscored new job-training investments and concerns over young adults’ workforce participation during an East Walker Chamber of Commerce membership meeting Thursday, Oct. 15.Reed said the
Alabama
Alabama education leaders visit Tanner Elementary to observe math instruction
October 20, 2026 06:23 PM EDT
WAFF 48 News.
Alabama education leaders visited Tanner Elementary School to observe how teachers are helping students build math skills.
Alaska
Alaska school tax credit scholarships coming soon as first nonprofits are approved
October 20, 2026 07:31 PM EDT
Anchorage Daily News.
Public school advocates in Alaska are both excited and anxious about the federal program, which was designed to boost funding to private schools.
Arizona
Where Arizona House candidates in District 17 stand
October 20, 2026 12:30 PM EDT
Tucson Spotlight.
Three of four candidates running for two Arizona House seats in Legislative District 17 share where they stand on groundwater, housing and school funding.
Arkansas
Usha Vance Takes Child Literacy Push To Arkansas Classrooms With Governor Sanders » IndiaPost NewsPaper
October 21, 2026 01:11 AM EDT
India Post
Usha Vance took her campaign for childhood literacy to Arkansas, touring classrooms at an elementary school, alongside Governor Sarah Sanders.
Arkansas
Sanders touts Arkansas LEARNS as challengers question private school funding program
October 20, 2026 12:08 PM EDT
KATV, Channel 7
Sanders touts Arkansas LEARNS as challengers question private school funding program.
California
Prop. 3 extends high-income taxes for education | SF Standard Voter Guide
October 21, 2026 09:31 AM EDT
The San Francisco Standard.
In 2012, California's public schools were in crisis — OK, maybe they're always in crisis. But back then, staring down a $6 billion hole in the education budget, voters passed a temporary increase in the state’s sales tax and income tax for high earners in order to fund education. The sales tax expired in 2016, but voters renewed the income tax. Prop. 3 would make the increase permanent.
Colorado
CU Denver Expands College Opportunity Across Northern Front Range With 27J Direct Admissions Partnership - CU Denver News
October 21, 2026 10:40 AM EDT
the University of Colorado Denver
Eligible 27J Schools students with a 3.0 GPA or higher receive a direct pathway to CU Denver The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) and 27J Schools
Colorado
More college students choosing to enroll in online classes across Colorado - Sentinel Colorado
October 21, 2026 08:40 AM EDT
Sentinel Colorado.
"The spike came from a crisis, but the plateau has come from a choice," — Bruce Etter
Connecticut
Connecticut Teachers Lament Tech's Impact on Student Literacy
October 20, 2026 04:02 PM EDT
Government Technology.
A recent Connecticut Education Association survey of 113 teachers found that most of them believe phones and devices have contributed significantly to a lack of reading stamina and vocabulary in students.
Delaware
NBA Foundation grant boosts YMCA of Delaware youth workforce program | Delaware LIVE News
October 20, 2026 04:40 PM EDT
Delaware Live News
WILMINGTON, Del. — The YMCA of Delaware has received a $25,000 grant from the NBA Foundation to expand a workforce development program that has helped
Florida
Florida's Skilled Labor Demand Highlights the Growing Importance of Career-Focused Technical Education
October 21, 2026 09:46 AM EDT
OpenPR.
Image http www abnewswire com pressreleases wp content uploads 2026 10 2026 Hands on electrical training at FITI Schools featuring a student practicing electrical testing and troubleshooting techniques using specialized equipment in a technical learning environment FITI Schools a Miami ...
Florida
Florida grapples with low nursing exam pass rates
October 21, 2026 03:00 AM EDT
Miami Today.
Florida’s nursing pipeline faces challenges from low licensure exam pass rates and faculty shortages that can limit the number of nurses entering the workforce, according to a report examining nursing education across the state. The Florida
Florida
Naples business leaders push early investment in local workforce
October 20, 2026 11:07 AM EDT
Gulfshore Business
Students in Immokalee Foundation’s Career Pathways learned about workforce futures from business leaders Paul Hiltz and David Hoffmann, highlighting collaboration to create internships and career growth in Southwest Florida.
Georgia
Research & Commentary: Georgia Is Lagging Behind Neighboring States on Education Choice - The Heartland Institute
October 20, 2026 02:40 PM EDT
The Heartland Institute
Georgia has gradually fallen well behind its neighboring states in a nationwide education movement still building momentum, according to the latest edition of an annual report. According to the 2026 EdChoice Friedman Index—a measuring system by the titular education reform organization, which is designed to measure how much educational choice families in a particular state actually […]
Idaho
CWI and Micron to host Micron Day at Nampa Campus for high-tech career opportunities
October 20, 2026 03:32 PM EDT
Idaho News.
College of Western Idaho (CWI) and Micron Technology, Inc. invite students, job seekers and career changers to explore opportunities in high-tech careers during
Illinois
Editorial: Education funding remains a hot topic in Illinois. The reality check? Money is tight.
October 21, 2026 06:00 AM EDT
The Chicago Tribune
At some point, Illinois must insist on better results from the education money it already spends.
Illinois
Pritzker celebrates high-achieving schools as funding gap grows - Illinois - The Black Chronicle
October 20, 2026 09:45 PM EDT
The Black Chronicle
Pritzker celebrates high-achieving schools as funding gap grows - The Black Chronicle
Indiana
Oct. 20: NEINFAME accepting applications for the Fall 2027 cohort
October 20, 2026 11:11 PM EDT
Fort Wayne Business.
FORT WAYNE — Applications are now open for the fall 2027 cohort of the Northeast Indiana Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (NEINFAME), offered in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College
Iowa
Iowa American Water grant support North Scott career prep programs
October 20, 2026 01:53 PM EDT
Quad Cities Business.
The American Water Charitable Foundation and Iowa American Water recently awarded a $10,000 Workforce Readiness grant to the North Scott Community School
Kansas
Johnson County families prepare for program cuts next year with expected budget gaps
October 20, 2026 08:40 PM EDT
KSHB-TV.
Almost every school district in Johnson County, Kansas, is facing significant budget shortfalls, and for the Blue Valley School District, that means program cuts.
Kansas
Multiple reasons for Kansas school enrollment decline since 2020 - The Sentinel
October 20, 2026 02:54 PM EDT
Sentinel Kansas Missouri.
Enrollment has dropped 5% in Kansas since parents' eyes were opened during COVID.
Kentucky
Marshall County schools to receive heavy equipment simulators through TVA workforce grant - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News
October 21, 2026 10:27 AM EDT
kbsi23
BENTON, Ky. (KBSI) — Kentucky Lake Economic Development has received a Tennessee Valley Authority Workforce Invest grant to expand career training
Kentucky
Caldwell County Schools Reports Strong KSA Test Scores
October 20, 2026 08:52 PM EDT
WPKY Radio.
Caldwell County Schools is reporting strong academic results and several key milestones following the release of the 2025-2026 Kentucky Summative Assessment data. The Kentucky Department of Education’s accountability system uses a five-color rating scale to show school
Maine
How candidates for Maine governor want to turn around education
October 21, 2026 06:00 AM EDT
Penobscot Bay Pilot.
The three candidates for governor all lamented the decline of standardized test scores among Maine children but shared differing ideas for how the state government should respond, in interviews with The Maine Monitor that highlighted their unique approaches to education policy in a state where school districts retain much local control.
Maryland
Pray the governors and legislators of Maryland and Delaware have wisdom and will to act before Dec. 31 deadline — cdow.org/sayyes - The Dialog
October 21, 2026 12:07 AM EDT
The Dialog.
“Visit the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit campaign website at cdow.org/fstc. Share it with your family, neighbors and school administrators. The FSTC would benefit many families in Maryland and Delaware, and too few know it exists.” — Bishop William E. Koenig, Diocese of Wilmington Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email link at governor.delaware.gov Wes Moore, Maryland: […]
Michigan
Michigan Republican Rogers portrays himself as authentic choice for midwestern voters
October 21, 2026 09:07 AM EDT
NBC 16.
He's called Abdul El-Sayed a conman, a label the Democrat rejects.
Michigan
FANUC opens largest U.S. robotics training center - Engineering.com
October 21, 2026 05:50 AM EDT
Engineering.com, Inc.
The 132,000-square-foot Michigan facility expands training capacity to about 17,500 participants annually, supporting skills development in automation and CNC.
Michigan
CMU discusses financial aid rules for classes outside students majors
October 20, 2026 10:58 PM EDT
Central Michigan Life.
Central Michigan University administrators discussed how federal financial aid rules will affect students taking courses outside their degree programs during the Oct. 20 Academic Senate meeting, including how the rules apply to exploratory classes, minors and changing majors.
Minnesota
Minnesota Senate District 11 candidates debate school funding, property taxes
October 21, 2026 12:05 AM EDT
Northern News Now.
Senate District 11 hopefuls debate taxes and schools in Moose Lake
Minnesota
Westonka schools develop AI policymaking group to prepare for evolving technology
October 20, 2026 11:48 PM EDT
CBS News
Artificial intelligence in the classroom is a hot topic, and one Minnesota school district is aiming to get on top of the tech with a new policymaking group.
Minnesota
Justice-Impacted Students Deserve Protection -
October 20, 2026 02:50 PM EDT
The Metropolitan State University.
By Andre Anderson Writer/Reporter Minnesota State has made a commitment to serving justice-impacted students. Today, more than 200 incarcerated students are taking college courses through Minnesota State colleges and universities. Over the next two years, the Minnesota Consortium on Higher Education in Prison hopes to expand that number significantly, with a goal of reaching 1,000 […]
Missouri
Opinion: Targeted pay could help fill Missouri's toughest teacher gaps
October 21, 2026 06:45 AM EDT
Post-Dispatch.
News coverage concerning the teacher shortage in Missouri is evergreen and typically follows a familiar script: We have a teacher shortage because teaching is hard and teacher salaries in Missouri
Montana
Montana employers search for the next generation of skilled trades workers
October 20, 2026 01:30 PM EDT
KRTV News.
From welders and truck drivers to flooring installers, employers across Montana say one challenge remains the same: finding enough qualified workers.
Nebraska
Slew of changes recommended for Nebraska K-12 state aid funding formula
October 21, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Kearney Hub.
In 2024-25, the state contributed 51%, while local sources made up much of the rest, a report found. Former Sen. Tom Briese wants the state's share to eventually be 100%.
Nebraska
UNMC offers local high school students reserved nursing spots amid Nebraska shortage
October 20, 2026 06:31 PM EDT
Nebraska Television Network.
Nebraska’s rural communities are facing a projected shortage of health care providers, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center is trying to build its nurs
Nebraska
Nebraska commission recommends changes to K-12 funding formula
October 20, 2026 05:05 PM EDT
Lincoln Journal Star.
The state's School Financing Review Commission met to adopt its annual report with recommendations for the Nebraska Legislature on improving the state's K-12 school funding formula.
New Hampshire
Op-Ed: School Funding Reform Must Put New Hampshire Students First - InDepthNH.org
October 20, 2026 08:18 PM EDT
InDepth New Hampshire.
For more than 30 years, New Hampshire has struggled to resolve one of its most important public policy challenges: how to provide every child with the opportunity for a good public education.
New Jersey
Sherrill launches $125 million New Jersey supercomputer initiative | ROI-NJ
October 20, 2026 01:35 PM EDT
ROI-NJ.
New Jersey’s $125 million supercomputer initiative will support research, workforce training and shared access to advanced computing across the state.
New Mexico
New Mexico secures more than $44 million federal education grants
October 21, 2026 08:55 AM EDT
KOAT-TV
Federal funding is coming to New Mexico to fund different educational programs, support, career exploration and resources for students and teachers
New York
Nikole Hannah-Jones Serves Up an Analysis Not Fit for New York Times Video
October 20, 2026 05:30 PM EDT
The Washington Free Beacon
Nikole Hannah-Jones—the New York Times magazine staff writer, MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant winner, 1619 Project Pulitzer Prize winner, and Howard University faculty member—is out with a new analysis of New York City education policy that faults “school choice” for creating inequality in the city’s schools while also complaining that some of the city’s students “don’t have a choice.”
Ohio
Meta completes Prometheus AI supercluster first phase | ETIH EdTech News — EdTech Innovation Hub
October 20, 2026 07:30 PM EDT
the EdTech Innovation Hub
Meta has completed the first phase of its Prometheus AI supercluster in Ohio and is expanding towards one million GPUs. ETIH edtech news covers the infrastructure used to train Muse foundation models, including NVIDIA hardware, cooling systems and reported improvements in training reliability.
Oklahoma
CEO: Workforce development key to Port of Inola aluminum smelter project
October 20, 2026 11:01 PM EDT
News On 6
Oklahoma Primary Aluminum says they plan to employ 1,000 for an aluminum smelter at the Port of Inola, with related hiring predicted to be 6,000 more.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Voice: Oklahoma state superintendent candidates seek more unified approach to education
October 20, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
China News Service
OKLAHOMA CITY — Two candidates hoping to lead a more collaborative Oklahoma State Department of Education are running for superintendent of public instruction.
Oklahoma
Thompson: Rising costs squeeze Oklahoma Head Start programs
October 20, 2026 12:03 PM EDT
The Journal Record.
Jessie Thompson of Community Action Agency explains why Head Start needs increased federal funding to keep up with rising costs and support Oklahoma families.
Oregon
Oregon Graduation Requirements: Civics
October 20, 2026 08:00 PM EDT
The News Guard.
Oregon graduation requirements are changing to give students more practical preparation for college, careers and adult life.
Pennsylvania
Lesser + Elorza: The tide is turning. Pennsylvania shouldn't be left behind.
October 21, 2026 01:45 AM EDT
Central Bucks School District.
The ground is shifting on the politics of expanding educational opportunities, and Governor Josh Shapiro should pay attention. Currently 30 […]
South Dakota
Watertown's Lake Area Technical College, Northern State University Partner on South Dakota CTE Teacher Pathway
October 21, 2026 12:06 AM EDT
Northeast Radio
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College and Northern State University formalized a new partnership Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, establishing a degree pathway for technical college graduates and industry professionals to become career and technical education (CTE) teachers in South Dakota middle and high schools.
South Dakota
South Dakota Mines expands scholarships
October 20, 2026 03:55 PM EDT
Tri-State Livestock News.
RAPID CITY, SD (Oct 19, 2026) — For students dreaming of a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, the path to a South Dakota Mines education is becoming more affordable. Mines has significantly increased...
Tennessee
Deputy energy secretary visits Oak Ridge to discuss nuclear workforce gaps
October 20, 2026 06:29 PM EDT
WVLT Local 8 News.
Danly joined Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, and nuclear industry leaders at an event hosted by Oak Ridge Associated Universities called Next Steps for the Nuclear Workforce.
Tennessee
$10 billion nuclear investment applies pressure to East Tennessee's workforce pipeline
October 20, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
Teknovation.
Demand for some categories of nuclear energy workers outpaces Tennessee’s current training pipelines, according to the East Tennessee Nuclear Workforce Demand Assessment, released by ORAU.
Tennessee
'Important victory': Court finds Tennessee universal school choice program constitutional, upholds private school scholarships - Heartlander News
October 20, 2026 04:38 PM EDT
https://heartlandernews
School choice scholarships will continue supporting Tennessee students and families after a district court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the program’s constitutionality. “This is an important victory for Tennessee families, and especially for the parents who stood up to defend their children’s education,” said Melinda Hudson, an attorney with EdChoice Legal Advocates who argued the case. […]
Vermont
Letters to the Editor, Oct. 21, 2026 - The Bridge
October 20, 2026 05:12 PM EDT
The Bridge.
I voted “Yes” for the Central Vermont Career Center’s bond.
West Virginia
Child abuse case involving Hope Scholarship students illuminates oversight challenges
October 21, 2026 05:45 AM EDT
The Charleston Gazette-Mail
A Kanawha County child abuse case involving students using the Hope Scholarship poses questions about how public schools in West Virginia can follow up on thousands of students using the program, including children missing school and in potentially dangerous situations.
West Virginia
Federal Grant To Spur Earn-To-Learn Program In Rural Healthcare - West Virginia Public Broadcasting
October 20, 2026 04:29 PM EDT
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
An old high school will be transformed for use as a learn-and-earn program designed to create a healthcare workforce ready for jobs in rural counties.
Wisconsin
Gov. Evers, PSC Announce $11.5 Million Awarded to Support Clean Energy Innovation in Wisconsin
October 21, 2026 08:22 AM EDT
WTAQ Radio.
Funding will help schools, nonprofits, local and Tribal governments, employers, and higher education instituti...
Wisconsin
Is Tony Evers blocking scholarships for Wisconsin students by refusing to join a tax credit program?
October 21, 2026 06:00 AM EDT
Wisconsin Watch
Yes. The federal program provides up to $1,700 in tax credits to donors to scholarship-granting organizations that distribute funds to families for educational expenses, including private school.
Wyoming
Wyoming Department of Education Selects Just Right Reader to Help Schools Strengthen Student Literacy and Family Engagement
October 21, 2026 10:09 AM EDT
PR Newswire Association LLC
/PRNewswire/ -- This school year, eight school districts across Wyoming are implementing Just Right Reader's Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs™ with students in...
Wyoming
Wyoming student test scores uniformly reach or exceed prepandemic levels for first time - WyoFile
October 20, 2026 02:09 PM EDT
WyoFile
Standardized test results improved in science, math and language arts, while school performance ratings made separate, notable gains. Education chief credits years of focused effort.
Wyoming
Sheridan County school districts show increase in WY-TOPP scores
October 20, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
The Sheridan Press
Last year’s Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (WY-TOPP) shows increases in Wyoming student proficiency in all content areas.
