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How K-12 Districts Can Navigate Compliance, Staffing, and Instructional Risk in 2025
Summary:
This article discusses the converging pressures facing K–12 districts in 2025—including abrupt changes in federal oversight, frozen grant funds, and staff shortages—that are reshaping how schools approach compliance, instruction, and organizational risk. The article highlights how districts are shifting from reactive compliance to proactive systems that integrate staffing strategy, policy monitoring, and risk anticipation. It argues that partnering with consulting firms who can bring both regulatory expertise and operational support is increasingly vital.
Reference: Elevate K-12. “How K-12 Districts Can Navigate Compliance, Staffing, and Instructional Risk in 2025.” July 3 2025. Elevate K12
States Struggle with Increase in Special Education Complaints
Summary:
During the 2023-24 school year, the number of written state complaints under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) rose to 9,927 — a 22% increase over the previous year and a 79% jump compared to the ten-year average. States across the country are seeing backlogs, slower resolution times (resolutions within 60 days dropped from a 10-year average of 92% to 81%), and increasing pressure on special education systems. K-12 Dive
Reference: Arundel, Kara. “States struggle with increase in special education complaints.” K-12 Dive. Sept. 8 2025.
America is in an ‘Education Depression.’ This Solution is a No-Brainer.
Summary:
Published November 3, 2025, this opinion piece argues that the U.S. is experiencing a persistent “education depression” driven by stagnating achievement, shrinking instructional time, and challenging demographics. The authors recommend using new federal tax credit scholarship programs to support tutoring, technology, and special education services — positioned as a pragmatic response to the crisis.
Reference: Arne Duncan & Jorge Elorza. “America is in an ‘education depression.’ This solution is a no-brainer.” The Washington Post. Nov 3, 2025.
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