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The Brandeis Center has filed a complaint with the EEOC against the National Education Association, alleging the union created a hostile environment for Jewish members through pro-Palestinian activities. The complaint claims that such activities promoted antisemitism within the organization. This marks a significant challenge for the NEA, a major teachers’ union in the U.S. Key […]

NYU and SUNY are partnering to launch the Higher Education Design Lab. The lab will test various higher education initiatives by measuring them against real student outcomes. It aims to generate evidence on what works, what doesn’t, and why in higher ed reforms. Key Points Joint initiative between NYU and SUNY to create Higher Education

The opinion piece argues that discussions on AI in education focus too much on technological capabilities like content generation and data analysis, while neglecting students’ needs for human interaction to develop critical thinking. It emphasizes the importance of balancing AI adoption with the essential human elements in K-12 learning experiences. The author calls for a

The Trump administration’s Justice Department has accused UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine of discriminating based on race in its admissions process, violating the Supreme Court’s ban on race-conscious practices. The finding stems from an investigation into the school’s admissions, highlighting lower standards for certain racial groups. This could signal increased scrutiny for other universities

The Trump administration’s cuts to the Education Department’s research arm have resulted in outdated school data. Large amounts of traditionally collected information about American schools have not been updated. This affects the availability of current statistics on education. Key Points Cuts to IES weaken school data collection Education Department data remains stale Impacts research and

Five challengers endorsed by former President Donald Trump won their primaries against incumbent Indiana state senators, according to Decision Desk HQ projections. These victories came from seven Trump-endorsed candidates challenging incumbents. The results could shift the composition of the Indiana State Senate. Key Points Five of seven Trump-endorsed challengers defeated incumbents in Indiana Senate primaries.

The Detroit Public Schools Community District is closing four schools, including J.E. Clark Preparatory Academy, at the end of this school year. The closures affect families in Detroit, prompting a survey to gather parent experiences. One of the schools mentioned is the Barack Obama charter school. Key Points Four DPSCD schools, including J.E. Clark Preparatory

A Chalkbeat analysis reveals significant racial disparities in New York City’s special education tuition reimbursements, where white families receive a disproportionate share of public funds for private school placements. The data shows that while Black and Hispanic students make up the majority of special education students, they account for a smaller portion of the high-value

The Philadelphia school district has proposed a $3 billion plan to close and modernize schools, including upgrading Penn Treaty High School to house Bodine High School. Funding the initiative could be challenging, requiring additional government or philanthropic support. The plan aims to address aging infrastructure but faces financial hurdles. Key Points District seeks to upgrade

The Modern College of Design in Ohio announced it will permanently close next month. The institution abruptly shifted to online operations on Monday. No specific reasons for the closure were detailed in the announcement. Key Points Sudden pivot to online classes starting Monday Permanent closure scheduled for next month Impacts students at the for-profit design