March 16, 2026

The article reviews recent higher education developments, including the resignation of Ohio State’s president amid leadership changes and budget cuts. It also covers 17 states filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new data requirements related to DEI programs. Additionally, it highlights ongoing waves of college budget reductions across institutions. Key Points Ohio State […]

School districts are exploring outcomes-based contracts for educational technology, where payments to vendors are tied to measurable student achievement. This shift aims to ensure better returns on ed tech investments amid concerns over efficacy. Some districts are piloting these models to hold providers accountable for results. Key Points Payments contingent on student performance metrics Aims

Muslim families in Texas have filed lawsuits alleging that Islamic schools were unfairly excluded from a school choice program. The plaintiffs argue that hundreds of other private schools, including Christian ones, were approved for participation. The cases highlight potential discrimination in the approval process for educational funding. Key Points Lawsuits claim exclusion of Islamic schools

The article provides a weekly roundup of K-12 education news, focusing on changes in states’ funding proportions for schools. It covers highlights from the SXSW EDU conference and discusses how superintendents are handling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in educational settings. The piece aims to inform educators and stakeholders on recent developments in the

The opinion piece discusses how teachers are being deprived of professional development opportunities to study Black history, using the author’s personal experience in 2016 at the Brooklyn Historical Society archives. The author highlights handling historical documents on abolition and women’s suffrage, which inspired teaching about the legacy of enslavement. It argues for the need to