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- 1New Jersey school workers face steep health premium hike▼School workers’ health premium costs to jump by more than a third
School employees in New Jersey are set to see their health insurance premium contributions rise by more than a third, according to NJ Spotlight News. The increase affects support staff and educators statewide, adding a significant new expense for workers already dealing with rising living costs, and is likely to prompt pushback from unions.
- 2Rahm Emanuel unveils ethics plan, urges Democrats to study GOP states on education●Rahm Emanuel lays out five-point ethics plan, says Democrats should learn from GOP-led states on education
Former Chicago mayor and White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel has put forward a five-point ethics plan while arguing that his party should look to Republican-led states for lessons on education policy. His remarks add to a broader debate among Democrats about how to regain ground on schools and restore public trust, with Emanuel positioning himself as a voice urging the party toward more pragmatic positions.
- 3Oklahoma board grants 56 waivers amid school librarian shortage●With school librarians in short supply, Oklahoma education board begrudgingly grants 56 waivers
The Oklahoma State Board of Education has approved 56 waivers allowing schools to operate without fully certified librarians, a move the board made reluctantly amid a statewide shortage of qualified library staff. The decision highlights growing staffing pressures in Oklahoma schools, where districts increasingly struggle to fill specialized education positions and are turning to emergency waivers to keep libraries staffed.