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1-9-26 Education in the News

Star Ledger--Sweeping N.J. school cellphone ban signed into law. Here’s what students need to know.

https://www.nj.com/education/2026/01/sweeping-nj-school-cellphone-ban-signed-into-law-heres-what-students-need-to-know.html

Rob Jennings | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com| Updated: Jan. 08, 2026, 10:41 p.m., |Published: Jan. 08, 2026, 11:48 a.m.

 

NY Times--As Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point Pushes Into High Schools, Dissension Follows

As Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point Pushes Into High Schools, Dissension Follows - The New York Times

Pooja Salhotra| Reporting from Houston| Jan. 7, 2026

 

Washington Post--Trump administration gives Iowa education waiver; more states may follow

Trump administration gives Iowa education waiver; more states may follow - The Washington Post

January 8, 2026

 

Education Week--The Federal Government Hasn’t Been Meeting Our Need for Unbiased Ed. Research

https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/opinion-the-federal-government-hasnt-been-meeting-our-need-for-unbiased-ed-research/

Rick Hess — January 08, 2026

 

Education Dive--6 trends to watch for K-12 in 2026

6 trends to watch for K-12 in 2026 | K-12 Dive

Kara Arundel, Anna Merod, and Naaz Modan| Published Jan. 8, 2026

 

The Hechinger Report--Early childhood educator apprenticeships offer an answer to child care shortages

Early childhood educator apprenticeships offer an answer to child care shortages

Nirvi Shah January 7, 2026