Today marks the 60th anniversary of International Literacy Day, first proclaimed by @UNESCO In 1966 to remind people around the world of "the critical importance of literacy for creating a more literate, just, peaceful and sustainable society."

This year the theme is “Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity."

Throughout the day, we’ll be highlighting schools across the country that are beating the odds in teaching kids to read.

Is your school a Bright Spot? Find out here:
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State officials aren’t requesting more money for next year and say they’ll resume processing applications only when monthly spending consistently falls below budget buff.ly/jyFmzJ0

What happens when Democrats take control over state-level school choice programs? “I think we should expect to see a lot of sharp position-taking…but maybe some compromises by the end” says @MichaelPetrilli buff.ly/Zr2nyEz

Elorza & Aldeman: Democratic governors once used that power to lead the country on education reform. At a moment when America's schools need it most, it is time for them to lead again buff.ly/Zr2nyEz

Sec. Smith shares administration’s priorities with Board of Education ahead of the 2027 General Assembly Session. Via @VirginiaMercury buff.ly/RwdXYqR

Who pays for early care and education? This week, voters weighed in on a number of state and local ballot measures. Here’s a look at the results buff.ly/K555clE

The end to GOP dominance in Texas will likely have major implications for K-12 education policies, including the future of school vouchers and state takeovers. Via @TexasTribune buff.ly/o4PxJkm

Tax is a big win for charters, while key legislative backer Robert Behning loses in ‘blue wave’ buff.ly/dCFjB5n

Lawmakers are targeting private equity’s role in childcare. But some large U.S. childcare chains are backed by financing models that wouldn’t be affected buff.ly/3LhFOz8

Some say mergers could offer a path forward, but the administration’s plan remains to be seen buff.ly/XVWinie

Franklin, a longtime educator, to lead Oklahoma State Department of Education. Via @Oklahoma_Voice buff.ly/C7yhdVj

Blue governors in red states face a choice of their own: try to roll back voucher-like programs, or make peace with them buff.ly/RxRWALh

A record number of ballot measures dedicated to early childhood were up for a vote. Here’s how they did buff.ly/K555clE

Restrictions on trans student-athletes were put to voters in Nebraska, Arizona, Colorado and Washington. Via @The19thNews buff.ly/fZNRKAb

Damien Fox’s commitment to work while in high school meant missing out on “once in a lifetime events,” like baby showers and prom buff.ly/DgzfuNz

The average American student receives fewer than eight hours of nutrition education a year, and only about half of U.S. schools have district- or state-level food education requirements buff.ly/aJnIYX6

Tax is a big win for charters, while key legislative backer Robert Behning loses in ‘blue wave.’ buff.ly/dCFjB5n

Childcare chains can fail, regardless of how they’re financed. Policies and regulations should focus on the size of a program, not who funds or operates them buff.ly/3LhFOz8

Supporters argued the constitutional requirement will eliminate school meal debts, benefit students’ academic performance and provide financial relief to families. Via @NDMonitor buff.ly/2EbhpNO

Jessica Navarro-Davalos struggled with the pressure to perform well in school and navigate 20 to 30 hours of employment weekly buff.ly/ljcsKei

It started with a single gathering in London in 2013. Thirteen years later, it finally reaches the American heartland buff.ly/qXxxKBu