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A lawsuit has been filed against the state of Oklahoma for rejecting the application to open Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School, which aimed to be the nation’s first religious charter school. The suit was brought by the school’s founding group and former U.S. Rep. Peter Deutsch. This legal action reignites debates on religious institutions in […]

The article discusses a podcast episode from Class Disrupted, featuring education experts Michael Horn and Diane Tavenner. They explore the role of AI in powering Flourish Microschools, an innovative educational model. The conversation addresses post-pandemic challenges and future directions in education. Key Points Podcast hosts Michael Horn and Diane Tavenner interview on AI’s integration in

The Chicago Board of Education is preparing to vote on appointing interim CEO Macquline King as the permanent leader of Chicago Public Schools. King has been serving in the interim role and was photographed with Mayor Brandon Johnson on the first day of school. The decision aims to provide stable leadership for the district. Key

The U.S. Treasury Department’s fiscal year 2025 financial statements report $6.06 trillion in assets against $47.78 trillion in liabilities, resulting in a $41.7 trillion net shortfall. This highlights significant long-term fiscal challenges for the federal government. The report underscores the growing imbalance in national finances. Key Points Assets totaled $6.06 trillion, far outweighed by $47.78

Philadelphia City Council members are proposing zoning changes to prevent the closure of schools like Paul Robeson High School, as they lack direct authority to stop district decisions. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier rallied with students and teachers to oppose the closures of Robeson and nearby schools. The effort aims to use land-use regulations to maintain these

Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert has made improving elementary reading scores a top priority, discussing it at every event and with everyone he encounters. The focus stems from concerns over childhood literacy rates in the state. This initiative positions reading improvement as a key policy agenda in Oklahoma’s education landscape. Key Points House Speaker Kyle

A Los Angeles jury ruled that Meta and YouTube were negligent in a trial concerning platform addiction, awarding $3 million in compensatory damages to a 20-year-old plaintiff. The case centered on claims that the companies’ algorithms and designs contributed to harmful addiction. This verdict may set a precedent for holding tech firms accountable for user

JoMeka Gray, a kindergarten teacher at Kennedy-Powell STEM Elementary School in Texas, was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the State Board for Educator Certification. She also received the Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence from the National Education Association Foundation. The article highlights her reflections on motivations driving her to spur change in education.

As public school enrollment declines in areas like Atlanta, former school buildings are being converted into apartments to revitalize neighborhoods. The story highlights Lakewood Elementary, once serving families near a General Motors plant that closed, now part of a trend where underused educational facilities find new life in housing. This repurposing addresses urban decay while

Ari Cohn from FIRE argues that recent tech verdicts celebrated by some are detrimental to free speech. He highlights how Americans are increasingly treating speech as a regulatable ‘product’ akin to alcohol or tobacco. This shift could lead to broader speech regulations with negative implications. Key Points Tech verdicts are seen as harmful to free