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Alex Sasse reflects on her parents as fallible individuals like anyone else. She highlights distinctive and rare qualities in family dinner table conversations. The piece focuses on personal upbringing by her father, Ben Sasse. Key Points Parents described as fallible goofballs Dinner conversations noted as magical and rare Emphasis on unique family dynamics in raising […]

Cambridge courses are expanding in Indiana high schools through grant funding as an alternative to AP and IB programs. They are currently offered in approximately two dozen U.S. states and 160 countries worldwide. Schools are incorporating these STEM-focused classes to broaden advanced academic options for students. Key Points Cambridge courses new to Indiana but expanding

The Trump administration proposes phasing out the Rural Education Achievement Program fund. Small rural districts such as Sackets Harbor Central School District in New York rely on the funding for technology and operational support. District leaders describe the program as essential to maintaining basic school functions. Key Points Trump plan would eliminate federal rural education

A Gallup survey finds most teachers receive no formal AI guidance for learning and instruction. Teachers in higher-needs schools were less likely to have received guidelines than those in wealthier schools. The results align with previous research on educational disparities. Key Points Most teachers lack formal AI guidelines from schools Higher-needs schools show lower rates

Sen. Elizabeth Warren requested a GAO investigation into whether staff reductions at the Education Department’s Federal Student Aid office have reduced oversight of colleges. The inquiry targets employee cuts and their potential effects on monitoring higher education institutions. This follows broader layoffs within the department. Key Points Sen. Warren asks GAO to examine FSA office

A cybersecurity incident at Instructure, maker of the Canvas learning platform, exposed vulnerabilities in student data protection. Experts indicate these events undermine families’ confidence in schools’ ability to safeguard children’s information. The breach highlights ongoing risks associated with widespread ed tech adoption in K-12 settings. Key Points Instructure’s Canvas platform suffered a data breach affecting

The National Institutes of Health has accelerated multiyear-funded grants in 2026. This awards funding for multiple years upfront, reducing availability for new awards this fiscal year. The Association of American Medical Colleges notes risks to ongoing research and university budgets. Key Points NIH increased multiyear grant awards in 2026 Fewer new grants available this fiscal

The article reports on a new framework of best practices for college admissions offices considering AI tools. It stresses that institutions should first evaluate how AI aligns with their specific goals before deployment. The guidance was released on May 27, 2026. Key Points Admissions offices must assess AI fit with institutional goals New best practices

Swarthmore College announced it will provide free tuition to students from families earning under $200,000. The policy was reported on May 27, 2026. It targets affordability at the private liberal arts institution. Key Points Swarthmore promises free tuition for family incomes below $200K Announcement made by Johanna Alonso via Inside Higher Ed Aims to expand

The Memphis school board approved its last budget ahead of an expected state takeover. The plan provides bonuses for teachers in high-vacancy roles. It also reduces funding for COVID-era classroom support positions. Key Points Memphis board passes final budget before state takeover Bonuses allocated for high-vacancy teaching positions Cuts made to COVID-era classroom support roles