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Hochul names special prosecutor in Cornell rape case
EducationAttorney General Letitia James will review the handling of an alleged 2024 sexual assault involving a Cornell University student.
The Ballot New York News DeskOct 4, 2026
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News · IA
Team mix-up drives viral moment at Jack Smith hearing
EducationSen. Eric Schmitt accused Jack Smith of lying under oath after confusing the Iowa Hawkeyes with the Atlanta Hawks.
The Ballot Iowa Policy DeskOct 4, 2026
News · NJ
Newark schools calls audit result a strong pass
EducationThe district describes a positive audit outcome, but that phrase does not identify the auditors’ formal opinion or detailed findings.
The Ballot New Jersey News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · OK
New charter school announced for downtown Oklahoma City
EducationThe announcement comes as Oklahoma City Public Schools faces lower enrollment, putting attention on how the new school will take shape.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskOct 3, 2026
News · IN
Indiana governor announces anonymous school safety tip line
EducationThe reporting channel is designed to let people submit school safety concerns without attaching their names.
The Ballot Indiana News DeskOct 3, 2026
News · US
Pentagon opens state contest for new military base
EducationGovernors can pitch sites for a base of up to 25,000 service members, with schools, housing, land and local cooperation among the criteria.
The Ballot National DeskOct 2, 2026
News · AK
Handeland proposes district School Board elections
EducationAnchorage Assemblyman Donald Handeland is proposing that Anchorage School Board members be elected through geographic districts.
The Ballot Alaska Policy DeskOct 1, 2026
News · OK
Judge blocks religion-only denial of Jewish charter school
EducationA preliminary injunction bars Oklahoma’s statewide board from rejecting Ben Gamla’s application solely over faith-based instruction.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskSep 30, 2026
News · DE
Delaware lawmakers split as college sports bill clears Senate
EducationThe Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate while Delaware’s lawmakers took different positions on the measure.
The Ballot Delaware News DeskSep 30, 2026
News · MO
SEMO board approves $10 million campus renewal plan
EducationThe program covers six facility and infrastructure projects, including roof, elevator, heating and cooling, laboratory and stadium work.
The Ballot Missouri DeskSep 30, 2026
News · WV
ACLU-WV challenges West Virginia school aid formula
EducationThe lawsuit brings West Virginia’s method for calculating school aid before the courts but does not itself change the formula.
The Ballot West Virginia DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CA
California relaxes rules for students learning English
EducationThe state is reducing education barriers tied to repeated testing and rules that could slow students’ progress.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
News · CA
Newsom signs six bills protecting LGBTQ Californians
EducationThe package addresses health-data privacy, veterans’ support, youth services, conversion therapy and access to HIV prevention drugs.
The Ballot California Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
News · US
Trump challenges press corps and approved spending
EducationPresident Trump is fighting with some White House reporters while seeking to claw back approved for health and education.
The Ballot National DeskSep 28, 2026
News · NJ
Cinnaminson school bond measure passes by nine votes
EducationCinnaminson voters approved a school bond referendum by a margin of nine votes.
The Ballot New Jersey News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · US
Colleges face a duty to support military students
EducationRecord U.S. military recruitment is renewing attention on how colleges serve military members and veterans seeking educational opportunity.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WV
Lawmakers fight over West Virginia education board powers
EducationA court battle is testing an April 2025 law that would give the Legislature power over state Board of Education regulations.
The Ballot West Virginia Policy DeskSep 27, 2026
News · WA
Lawmakers question Congress’ ability to regulate AI
EducationMembers of both parties say Congress lacks AI experience, moves too slowly or needs stronger political will to pass regulations.
The Ballot Washington Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · TN
White House removes CNN from pool for Tennessee trip
EducationCNN had been scheduled to travel on Air Force One and provide shared television coverage of President Donald Trump’s trip to Knoxville.
The Ballot Tennessee Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · IN
Indiana AG sues over race quota on sports group's board
EducationIndiana’s attorney general is challenging a race-based board quota used by a high school sports association.
The Ballot Indiana Policy DeskSep 26, 2026
News · TX
Abbott proposes screen time limits in Texas schools
EducationGov. Greg Abbott has proposed limiting screen time in Texas schools, placing classroom technology use on the state education agenda.
The Ballot Texas Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
News · HI
School and office closures set for Hawaii, Maui counties
EducationTropical Storm Nolo prompted closures Thursday and Friday on Hawaii Island and Friday across Maui County.
The Ballot Hawaii DeskSep 25, 2026
News · OK
Judge says Oklahoma cannot exclude Jewish charter school
EducationThe federal ruling allows Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School to continue seeking approval, though appeals could delay the case.
The Ballot Oklahoma DeskSep 25, 2026
News · TX
Abbott proposes student screen-time limits in Texas schools
EducationGov. Greg Abbott is calling for limits on student screen time in Texas schools, raising questions about scope, exceptions and implementation.
The Ballot Texas DeskSep 24, 2026
News · TX
Houston initially declines payment over car caught in gunfire
EducationA University of Houston student’s car was caught in police gunfire at Highland Village, and Houston initially said it would not pay.
The Ballot Texas News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · US
Journalists win Congressional Women’s Softball Game 22-16
EducationThe Bad News Babes defeated Team Congress at Audi Field as the annual charity game raised more than.
The Ballot National (US) News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · KS
KBI releases identity of man found dead at Kansas school
EducationThe state investigative agency identified the man found dead Tuesday at a school in southeast Kansas.
The Ballot Kansas News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · OR
Oregon lawmaker proposes AI rules for schools
EducationAn Oregon member of Congress is proposing federal rules addressing artificial intelligence in schools.
The Ballot Oregon Policy DeskSep 24, 2026
News · LA
Kennedy announces $14.2 million for six Louisiana HBCUs
EducationThe U.S. Department of Education funding is divided among six historically Black colleges and universities in Louisiana.
The Ballot Louisiana News DeskSep 24, 2026
News · OH
Ohio prepares Dayton bid for proposed U.S. Space Academy
EducationThe state’s plan would connect Wright State and Wright-Patterson, with Ohio funding facilities and the federal government overseeing operations.
The Ballot Ohio Policy DeskSep 22, 2026