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National News
How the student loan industry lobbied DeVos to fight state regulations
8/15/19- ‘The Trump administration’s attempts to shield some student loan companies from new state regulations began after the industry waged a furious lobbying campaign, which included the head of student loan giant Navient, emails obtained by POLITICO show.’
State News
Ky. Dept. of Education’s new website recruits new teachers
8/8/19- ‘The Kentucky Department of Education has launched a new campaign and website to recruit and encourage potential teachers.’
School Safety Initiatives Approved By NC House Of Representatives
8/12/19- ‘Legislation establishing new school safety initiatives for public schools in North Carolina was approved by the state House of Representatives on Tuesday.
Parents sue over Nevada’s cap on tax-incentive-funded scholarships
8/15/19- ‘Parents whose children attend private schools on scholarships funded by state tax incentives are suing over a cap on the program imposed during the recent legislative session.’
Central, northern NY schools joining rural education initiative
8/12/19- ‘Several school districts located in rural areas of central and northern New York are participating in a nationally funded program to address and potentially overcome some of the biggest obstacles facing their students.’
New Mexico taps nonprofit leader to carry out school reforms
8/12/19- ‘New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday tapped a Philadelphia-based executive at a nonprofit devoted to improving opportunities for poor, minority students to lead the state’s Public Education Department.’
Research and Analysis
4 new studies bolster the case: More money for schools helps low-income students
8/13/19- ‘Does money matter in education? The answer is increasingly clear.’
NAfME Policy Roundup compiled by Matt Barusch.