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Jill Norcot
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Jill Norcot is a senior national education reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Washington bureau. Norcot covers education nationwide, including schools, teachers, higher education, federal education policy and student issues, and how policy changes and classroom trends affect students, families and educators. Norcot holds a master's degree in international journalism and grew up in Bristol, England.
Stories by Jill Norcot
14 stories
May 2026
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News: Government
Bill Maher Blasts California: Education, Green Energy Failures
Bill Maher on Real Time ripped California's education and green energy performance, comparing it to red states Mississippi (NAEP) and Texas (solar). Read more.
April 2026
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News: Government
19 California Schools Win Exemplary Arts Education Award
March 2026
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News: Lifestyle
California Teacher Retirements: Nearly Half Plan to Leave
January 2026
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News: Government
Sejong Academy St. Paul Shifts Online Amid Safety Concerns
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News: Government
Trump Signs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into Law
December 2025
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News: Lifestyle
Juniata County Bus Driver Fired Over “English-Only” Sign
October 2025
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News: Government
Education Department Cuts 460 Staff During Government Shutdown
The U.S. Education Department dismissed over 460 employees on Oct. 10, 2025, representing a nearly 20% reduction in its workforce during an ongoing government shutdown. This…

September 2025
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News: Lifestyle
How Generative AI Is Completely Reshaping Education
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News: Government
CA Education Bills Race to Deadline; Charter Overhaul Looms
California lawmakers are fast-tracking major education bills on charter school oversight and antisemitism before the session ends. Get all the details here.

April 2025
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News: Education
CA’s Education System Lags AI Could Revolutionize Learning