Sept. 18 - Gallup: Record low satisfaction with schools

Sept. 18 - Gallup: Record low satisfaction with schools | AZ district weighs closures

Arizona district proposes consolidating 9 of its 25 schools; Houston ISD asks businesses, nonprofits to ‘adopt’ low-performing schools; From struggling readers to strong learners: How one district turned the page

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Sept. 18, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for K-12 leaders

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American satisfaction with K-12 hits record low — but parents tell a different story

Some 74% of U.S. parents say they are satisfied with their eldest child’s education, a recent Gallup poll found.

Arizona district proposes consolidating 9 of its 25 schools

Kyrene School District pointed to the state’s expansion of universal private school vouchers as a factor in declining enrollment and closure decisions.

Houston ISD asks businesses, nonprofits to ‘adopt’ low-performing schools

With 64 schools still holding a C or D rating, the community support is meant to be “wind in the sails” as they work toward an A or B.

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From struggling readers to strong learners: How one district turned the page

A literacy-first mindset can turn around reading scores — and school culture, write two Indiana school administrators.

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