The Times of India

US rolls out FY2026 K-12 grant competitions, shifts focus to workforce alignment and literacy

The Departments of Education and Labor have launched FY2026 K-12 grant competitions for Teacher and School Leader Incentive and Innovative Approaches to Literacy programs. This initiative signals a policy shift towards aligning education with workforce demands, improving student outcomes, and strengthening educator effectiveness through merit-based practices and state-led decision-making.