Education News

51 candidates filed to run in the November 3, 2026, Chicago Board of Education election. The filing period ended May 18, 2026, at the Chicago Board of Elections Supersite. This election will select members to oversee Chicago Public Schools. Key Points 51 candidates filed for the 2026 Chicago Board of Education election Filing deadline was […]

The article examines generational changes in how students research college options, from Gen X guidebooks to Millennials’ use of Google and websites, and now Gen Z and Alpha turning to social media. It notes that expanded internet access has theoretically improved information availability about post-graduation paths. The piece questions whether this shift creates new inequities

AFT President Randi Weingarten called for restrictions on AI in elementary schools and other classroom technology safeguards during a recent speech. She also advocated for a tax on Big Tech companies. The remarks were delivered at a U.S. Senate event focused on artificial intelligence in education. Key Points Weingarten supports AI restrictions specifically in elementary

New York Governor Kathy Hochul opted the state into a federal scholarship tax credit program. This makes her the second Democratic governor to support the initiative, diverging from typical party positions favoring district-run schools. The program provides tax credits to fund scholarships for students. Key Points Gov. Hochul opts NY into federal scholarship tax credit

The Trump administration is holding back $2 billion in congressionally approved education grants. This action relies on a little-known impoundment process to lock up the funds. The grants were designated for various K-12 and higher education programs. Key Points Trump White House impounds $2 billion in approved education funding Process used is a rarely invoked

Students graduating in 2026 report heightened fear and anxiety about artificial intelligence reshaping the job market and broader society. The concerns surfaced prominently in discussions covered by Inside Higher Ed. Reports indicate these worries have intensified as AI adoption accelerates across industries. Key Points Student anxiety over AI job market disruption reached a peak AI

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