In this issue

Anderson University · Anderson, SC

A highly selective, comprehensive Christian university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campus, online, and at the University Center in Greenville.

Central Connecticut State University · New Britain, CT

A public university in New Britain — founded in 1849 as the State Normal School, CCSU is Connecticut’s oldest publicly-funded university.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WI

Home to Wisconsin’s only four-year B.S. in American Sign Language (ASL)/English Interpreting, alongside an ASL Studies major and an undergraduate certificate.

Viterbo University · La Crosse, WI

The Viterbo University community prepares students for faithful service and ethical leadership.

University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering fosters an inclusive learning and research environment as a world-class center of teaching and discovery.

Montessori Visions Academy · Las Vegas, NV

Fosters a peaceful community of respectful, responsible, self-motivated learners who embrace academic challenges and a lifelong love of learning.

Laurel Springs School · Ojai, CA

Engages global learners in an education that values each student as an individual.

Tabor Academy · Marion, MA

Educates and empowers students to connect, serve, and lead.

Shape Up Sports Academy · Waukee, IA

Camps run in summer and winter, plus on school district days off — everyone is welcome.

Rockbrook Camp for Girls · Brevard, NC

An overnight summer camp for girls in the mountains of western North Carolina near Brevard.

Bear Communications (BearCom) · Worthington, OH

The largest integrator and provider of mission-critical voice, security, and data solutions across North America.

Natura Bites LLC · Illinois

Fresh, nutritious, ready-to-serve meals designed for schools, hospitals, and correctional facilities.

Accurate Commercial Door & Hardware · Bristol, CT

A commercial door and hardware company servicing New England and New York.

Vitus Construction, Inc. · Gold Hill, OR

New construction, remodeling, seismic rehabilitation, and tenant improvements for a wide array of clients.

Downtown Digital USA · Knoxville, TN

Print manufacturing — low-run books and magazines, playbills and programs, classroom workbooks, and school folders.

OS Construction & Companies, Inc. · Houston, TX

Commercial roofing installation, multi-family roofing, sheet metal fabrication, roof replacement, re-roofing, and maintenance.

Six extra months — an 18-month listing period

All new accounts — community members and affiliate members alike — receive six additional months for a full 18-month listing period. The special starts now and ends in September.

Chronic absenteeism stays stubbornly high

Nearly a quarter of U.S. students missed school regularly in 2025 — a slight dip from the year before, but still well above the ~15% pre-pandemic rate.

Education Dept. issues classroom tech & AI guidance

New federal guidance released Aug. 20 aims to help states, districts, educators and families make responsible decisions about ed-tech and AI in classrooms.

International enrollment projected to fall

A report forecast a decline of about 111,000 international students at U.S. colleges as a proposed DHS limit on student stays drew sharp warnings from higher-ed groups.

A “National Call to Action” for universities

Education Secretary Linda McMahon asked every U.S. college to publish statements of principle across seven areas by the end of 2026 — voluntary, with no stated consequences.

Workforce Pell expands

The Department approved new Workforce Pell Grant programs — including the nation’s second, in Indiana — extending federal aid to short-term job-training credentials.

Parental-rights & student-privacy reminder

As students returned, the Department’s Student Privacy Policy Office issued a Dear Colleague Letter reminding districts of their parental-rights and privacy obligations.

“Returning Education to the States” tour

Secretary McMahon toured states including Colorado and Virginia, promoting a shift of education authority toward the states.

Scrutiny of university settlements

A former Justice Dept. attorney said a federal task force pressured universities into punitive settlements despite little evidence of systemic abuses.

EU AI Act hits its high-risk deadline

August brought the EU AI Act’s high-risk compliance deadline — classifying AI used in assessment and admissions as high-risk, a global signal reaching schools that serve EU students.

Teacher pay back in the spotlight

An NEA survey found 77% of educators say better pay would most improve their daily lives; Pennsylvania’s Leon Smith was named 2026 National Teacher of the Year.