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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

A jury has ordered Meta and Google to pay $6 million in the first-ever trial holding tech companies accountable for social media addiction. The case, reported by NPR’s Bobby Allyn, stemmed from claims that platforms like Facebook and YouTube are designed to addict users, particularly young people. This verdict could set a precedent for over

The article discusses how clean, precise writing styles are increasingly mistaken for AI-generated content by detection tools. This leads to false accusations against writers, particularly non-native English speakers and autistic individuals. It highlights the broader implications for fairness in writing assessments. Key Points Clean prose is flagged as AI, penalizing precise writers Non-native English speakers

The article argues that artificial intelligence does not lower academic standards in K-12 education by outsourcing thinking to machines. Instead, evidence indicates that AI can raise the academic bar for students. Written by Bruno V. Manno for RealClearEducation, it challenges common misconceptions about AI’s role in education. Key Points Common belief: AI lowers K-12 academic

The article provides guidance for developers building AI apps for children, emphasizing age-appropriate design and safety measures. It discusses practical considerations like defining ‘age-appropriate’ and implementing reliable enforcement systems. Based on the author’s experience with Gramms AI, it highlights that creating AI for kids involves unique but manageable challenges compared to adult-focused products. Key Points

The National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) has rejected the renewal of accreditation for a naturopathic accrediting body. This decision impacts institutions offering naturopathic programs in higher education. The rejection was reported on March 26, 2026, by Inside Higher Ed. Key Points NACIQI voted against renewing the naturopathic accreditor’s status. Decision affects

Two Midwest law schools have introduced repayment programs to provide loans for students excluded from the private lending market due to federal OBBA loan limits. These initiatives aim to support graduate students facing funding gaps. The programs could inspire other institutions to adopt similar measures. Key Points Law schools at University of Kansas and Washington

Area studies centers in U.S. higher education, originally established post-World War II with government support for national security, are now declining due to lack of funding. The Trump administration views these programs as adversarial, leading to their withering. This shift reflects changing priorities in federal support for academic fields. Key Points Area studies originated from