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Jacob Shaul, a high school student, remotely taught over 170 students in Bolivia the basics of programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including how to build websites. This was his largest class since starting Mode, an initiative to provide coding education. The program highlights innovative, student-led approaches to global learning. Key Points Jacob

The Tennessee General Assembly, led by a Republican supermajority, has voted to roll back state testing requirements for private schools participating in the Education Savings Account (ESA) voucher program. This change applies to the early stages of the voucher initiative. The adjustment aims to reduce regulatory burdens on private schools accepting vouchers. Key Points Republican

The Philadelphia Board of Education has canceled its planned vote on proposed school closures that was set for April 23. The announcement was made just hours before the scheduled meeting by school leaders. No further details were provided on the reasons for the cancellation or future plans. Key Points Vote on school closures canceled hours

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill in Jacksonville that prohibits cities and counties from using public funds to support or promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The legislation aims to eliminate taxpayer funding for such programs at the local government level. This move is part of DeSantis’s broader efforts to curb what he

The opinion piece argues against evaluating public schools using business standards by imagining popular companies like Starbucks operating under similar constraints. It describes a scenario where businesses are assigned customers by ZIP code and cannot tailor products or choose markets. This highlights the unique operational challenges faced by public schools compared to free-market businesses. Key

The Philadelphia Board of Education is set to vote on proposed school closures, prompting protests from students, staff, and community members. The guide addresses key questions surrounding the potential closures in the School District of Philadelphia. This comes amid ongoing debates about the impact on education and local communities. Key Points Upcoming vote by Philadelphia

A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas can enforce a law requiring public schools to display posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided 9-8 in favor of state officials, determining that the law does not establish an official state religion. The ruling addresses concerns over the

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI to determine if ChatGPT assisted shooter Phoenix Ikner in the 2025 Florida State University attack that resulted in two deaths. The probe focuses on whether AI technology played a role in planning or executing the incident. Details of the alleged AI involvement remain

State-supported pre-K enrollment has reached a record high, according to the NIEER’s State of Preschool report. However, only six states met all 10 of the organization’s quality benchmarks in 2025. The report was released on Wednesday, highlighting ongoing challenges in program quality despite increased participation. Key Points Pre-K enrollment at all-time high in state-supported programs

The latest Nation’s Report Card reveals declining reading scores among U.S. students, with lower-performing fourth and eighth graders achieving the worst results in over 30 years. No state showed improvement in eighth-grade reading scores, and achievement gaps are widening. The opinion piece argues that an effective tool for addressing this crisis is being overlooked. Key