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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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51 Candidates File for Chicago School Board 2026
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…
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Digital Divide in Gen Z College Searches
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.…
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Weingarten Backs AI Limits and Tech Crackdown in Schools
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…
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NY Gov Hochul Joins Federal School Choice Tax Credits
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…
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Trump Withholds $2B in Federal Education Grants
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…
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AI Anxiety Grips Class of 2026 Graduates
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…
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Ben Sasse’s Parenting: Family Lessons in Freedom
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,…
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Cambridge Courses Expand in Indiana High Schools
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…
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Trump Plan to Phase Out Rural Ed Fund Draws Pushback
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…
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Gallup: Most Teachers Lack Formal AI Guidance
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…