State Testing Results: New Jersey’s latest reading and eighth-grade math results show persistent post-pandemic struggles, with districts warning that a long delay in getting scores will slow targeted support. Graduation Requirements: New York’s Board of Regents approved a plan to phase out the Regents exam as a high school graduation requirement, with current seniors set to be the last group affected. Racism in Schools: Atlanta and Jefferson city school districts are investigating allegations of racist language and harassment involving Maynard Jackson High School students during a football game. School Safety & Policing: A St. Marys School Resource Officer outlined daily responsibilities, including door checks and student interaction, as schools look to balance safety and trust. Attendance Push: Georgia Supreme Court Justice Verda Colvin visited Bibb County schools to urge families to prioritize daily attendance. Career Pathways: Dunwoody College is using remote VR to teach skilled trades to high school students, aiming to close the lab access gap. Policy & Standards: Texas finalized TEKS updates for Western civilization, capitalism, and 9/11, after months of debate. School Choice Questions: Texas’ new vouchers-style Education Freedom Accounts program is already raising concerns about what families can actually buy and how funds interact with private tuition. Student Support for Transfers: Cal State Fullerton and Fullerton College launched a Future Titan Center to help transfer students navigate aid and services.