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June 10, 2026 - 12:24
After years of declines, young students show gains in reading and mathWhile the pandemic-era school closures were feared to have set back an entire generation, the latest national data offers a surprising bright spot: America`s 9-year-olds are showing clear progress...
June 9, 2026 - 23:40
Outreach Education breaks ground on Kingsminster K-8 school in Ponte Vedra, scheduled to open August 2027Outreach Education held a groundbreaking and brand-reveal ceremony Tuesday to mark the start of construction on Kingsminster, a new independent K-8 Christian school in Ponte Vedra. The school will...
June 9, 2026 - 06:52
State board of education denies bid from rural Oklahoma district to expand to high school gradesThe Oklahoma State Board of Education voted Monday to deny a request from Dahlonegah Public Schools, a small rural district, to restructure its status and expand to include high school grades. The...
June 8, 2026 - 19:56
Need for early, institution-wide AI literacy education highlighted in studyA new study published in Research & Practice in Assessment calls for universities to implement early, institution-wide artificial intelligence literacy programs for students and faculty. The...
June 8, 2026 - 01:08
The Regulatory Failure in America’s Absenteeism CrisisNew York Governor Kathy Hochul recently proposed stricter penalties for parents whose children miss too much school. The plan would make chronic absenteeism a misdemeanor, punishable by fines or...
June 7, 2026 - 22:55
Education in brief for June 7: New Mānoa chancellor, HCC chancellor to retire, Hammatt honoredThe University of Hawaii at Manoa has selected a new chancellor to lead the state`s flagship campus. The appointment comes as part of a broader shuffle in leadership across the islands` education...
June 7, 2026 - 02:14
‘I’m a cockroach’: Gen Z protest movement lands in Indian capitalHundreds of young protesters gathered in New Delhi on Wednesday, marking the first major demonstration by a new generation of activists who call themselves the `Cockroach movement.` The group,...
June 6, 2026 - 01:14
$46 million in federal funds for Native Hawaiian Education Program will be extended another yearA $46 million federal allocation for the Native Hawaiian Education Program will continue for an additional year, ensuring stability for early childhood education initiatives across the state. The...
June 5, 2026 - 01:21
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools vote to close Glenwood ElementaryThe Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools board voted 7-0 on Thursday to close Glenwood Elementary, with the shutdown set to take effect for the 2027-2028 school year. In a statement released by the...
June 4, 2026 - 20:49
Tom Shelton named recipient of 2026 David Karem Award for Excellence in Education PolicyThe Kentucky Board of Education has named Tom Shelton as the recipient of the 2026 David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy. The announcement came during the board`s June 4 meeting,...
June 4, 2026 - 08:13
Gemini for Education to assist teachers, students through 'school-managed environment'If you use Google Chrome, you have likely noticed a small button in the top right corner of your screen that says `Ask Gemini.` This is Google`s smart AI assistant, and it is now being tailored...
June 3, 2026 - 17:41
Lawsuit challenges Kentucky law affecting Fayette school board raceA new legal challenge has been launched against a Kentucky law that critics say unfairly disrupts the upcoming Fayette County school board race. The lawsuit, filed by candidate Tyler Murphy and the...
June 3, 2026 - 08:25
More education funds, no funding formula reformThe state has demonstrated what funding might look like at a higher foundation level, and that has created confusion and false hope among school districts. Lawmakers approved a significant increase...
June 2, 2026 - 21:53
Should NC schools use more remote days for bad weather?RALEIGH, N.C. -- A new proposal in the North Carolina legislature is sparking debate over how public schools should handle disruptions from snow storms, hurricanes, and other emergencies. Lawmakers...
June 2, 2026 - 02:25
MSDE developing guidance on how schools teach AIMaryland`s Artificial Intelligence Ready School Act officially took effect on Monday, signaling a new chapter for how the state`s public schools handle emerging technology. The law directs the...
June 1, 2026 - 03:33
Why a Fund Dumped a $24 Million China Education Stock While Keeping a Big Position in TALA major investment fund recently made a notable move in the Chinese education sector, selling off its entire stake in New Oriental Education worth roughly $24 million while maintaining a large...
May 31, 2026 - 02:43
Slavenas: Lobby Day means citizen participation and educationOn May 13, four members of our local League drove to Springfield to take part in the League of Women Voters of Illinois` Lobby Day. According to DeKalb County league chapter president Christi...
May 30, 2026 - 20:11
Spring Branch ISD settles suit over death of special education studentThe Spring Branch Independent School District has settled a lawsuit filed last year in connection with the 2023 death of a Stratford High School student who was enrolled in special education...
May 30, 2026 - 03:17
Sweeping federal student loan changes prompt concerns for some Michigan borrowersMichigan education leaders and consumer advocates are raising alarms over major federal student loan changes tied to the Trump administration`s budget law. The sweeping reforms, set to take effect...
May 29, 2026 - 04:20
Amid progress, Maryland falling short on Blueprint education goalsState education officials received two separate report cards this week that paint a mixed picture of Maryland`s ambitious school reform effort known as the Blueprint for Maryland`s Future. While...
May 28, 2026 - 18:17
Columbus without 'The Shark?'After almost six decades of service, Brother Kevin Handibode is retiring from Christopher Columbus High School in Miami. Known to generations of students as a constant presence, Handibode held more...
May 28, 2026 - 02:20
Vt. Senate passes education reform bill with voluntary school district mergers after compromise dealThe Vermont Senate has approved a major education reform bill that aims to restructure the state`s school system without forcing districts to merge. The legislation, passed after a compromise deal,...
May 27, 2026 - 02:15
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announces education spending overhaul, attacks press, votersLouisiana Governor Jeff Landry has unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul how the state funds its public schools and universities, just weeks after voters overwhelmingly rejected a package of...
May 26, 2026 - 07:51
Collaborative education for solving climate challengesA new study published in the International Journal of Collaborative Engineering suggests that pairing environmental engineering students with landscape architecture students in joint projects leads...
May 25, 2026 - 19:49
State Schools Brace for Stricter Cell Phone Rules Under New PolicyThe Department of Education is moving forward with a sweeping new policy that will ban cell phone use for elementary and middle school students during the entire school day. High school students...
May 25, 2026 - 09:02
Education standouts, May 25, 2026A new round of $5,000 scholarships has been awarded to students aiming for careers tied to the work of Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories. The awards, announced on May 25, 2026, target...
May 24, 2026 - 00:54
New education state laws include allowing students to substitute specific history classesFive new education bills were signed into law Monday during a ceremony at a high school in Henrico County. The legislation covers a range of changes, from classroom curriculum to school safety...
May 23, 2026 - 04:01
Alameda Co. candidate suspended from Meta accounts before June primary: 'I feel silenced'Mark Harvey, a candidate for the Alameda County Board of Education, says he was suddenly locked out of all his Meta accounts just weeks before the June primary election. The suspension, which he...
May 22, 2026 - 03:55
As harbor cleanup winds down, education around toxic seafood continuesAs the massive cleanup of New Bedford Harbor enters its final phase, a troubling new survey reveals that most local residents continue to eat seafood caught from the polluted waters. Researchers...
May 21, 2026 - 03:43
Former Governor Rick Snyder Calls for Education That Goes 'Beyond Academics' in MichiganWith only slightly more than half of Michigan high school graduates choosing to pursue college, state leaders are pushing for a shift in how K-12 schools prepare students for life after graduation....