This month’s highlights:
Top News – New national polling from the PIE Network reveals a major gap between parents’ perceptions of student achievement and actual performance data.
Missouri Update – School Funding Modernization Task Force workgroups are developing early proposals for updating the state’s formula. A new Career and Technical Education report calls for stronger career advising and employer partnerships.
Kansas Update – Commissioner Randy Watson’s annual report emphasized systemwide “coherence” and highlighted ongoing challenges in proficiency and absenteeism as he prepares to retire.
Additional Highlights – Aligned wrapped up its 2025 Cradle to Career Listening Tour, gathering insights to help shape our 2026 policy priorities.