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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Bell Likens College DEI to Segregation in UF Bid
Stuart Bell, a candidate for University of Florida president, compared institutional diversity efforts to segregation. Conservatives have criticized his prior initiatives at the University of Alabama aimed at increasing Black student enrollment.…
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Colorado CMAS: Math Up, Literacy Mixed in 2026
The Colorado Department of Education released preliminary 2026 CMAS statewide test results. Math proficiency showed gains while literacy outcomes were mixed across grades. The data reflects public school performance on state assessments.…
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WMU Offers Faculty Buyouts to Ease Budget
Western Michigan University is offering early retirement buyouts to tenured faculty. Participation must generate at least $5 million in savings to proceed. The program targets budget relief at the public institution. Key…
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Colorado Counties Offer Tax Relief for Childcare
Adams and Douglas counties in Colorado are both providing property tax rebates to certain childcare businesses. The rebates will begin in the second half of 2026. The counties have differing political profiles…
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Texas Weighs National Cert for Teacher Incentives
Texas is examining the use of National Board Certification to determine teacher incentive pay. The approach highlights classroom practices such as adjusting lesson pacing and avoiding practices that humiliate students. Discussions center…
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Waste in NYC’s $45B School Budget: Where to Cut?
The New York City Education Department operates with a $45 billion annual budget. City officials are attempting to reduce waste within this spending. Chalkbeat is collecting insights from education insiders on areas…
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Bipartisan Bill Targets College Sports Transfers and Pay
Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell introduced the Protect College Sports Act to regulate transfers, eligibility, and compensation in college athletics. The bipartisan proposal aims to impose tighter rules on these areas…
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Cambridge Courses Expand in Indiana High Schools via Grants
Indiana high schools are expanding University of Cambridge-backed courses using grant funding. Whiteland High School is adding the curriculum alongside existing AP and dual credit options to serve its growing non-English speaking…
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Trump Returns Education to States? Virtual Event
The Chalkbeat virtual event on June 11 examines whether the Trump administration has shifted education authority back to the states. Rhode Island Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green and Indiana Secretary of Education…
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Devices Down: Weingarten Speech Ties to Congress Ed Tech
Natalya Murakhver of Restore Childhood analyzes Randi Weingarten’s speech and links it to actions by congressional allies two months prior. The piece examines device policies in education and their broader effects on…