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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Warren Seeks GAO Probe on Ed Dept Layoffs
Sen. Elizabeth Warren requested a GAO investigation into whether staff reductions at the Education Department’s Federal Student Aid office have reduced oversight of colleges. The inquiry targets employee cuts and their potential…
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Canvas Breach Erodes Trust in School Ed Tech
A cybersecurity incident at Instructure, maker of the Canvas learning platform, exposed vulnerabilities in student data protection. Experts indicate these events undermine families’ confidence in schools’ ability to safeguard children’s information. The…
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NIH Upfront Grants Risk University Research Budgets
The National Institutes of Health has accelerated multiyear-funded grants in 2026. This awards funding for multiple years upfront, reducing availability for new awards this fiscal year. The Association of American Medical Colleges…
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Question AI in College Admissions First
The article reports on a new framework of best practices for college admissions offices considering AI tools. It stresses that institutions should first evaluate how AI aligns with their specific goals before…
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Swarthmore Offers Free Tuition for Incomes Under $200K
Swarthmore College announced it will provide free tuition to students from families earning under $200,000. The policy was reported on May 27, 2026. It targets affordability at the private liberal arts institution.…
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Memphis Board Approves Final Budget Before State Takeover
The Memphis school board approved its last budget ahead of an expected state takeover. The plan provides bonuses for teachers in high-vacancy roles. It also reduces funding for COVID-era classroom support positions.…
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DOJ Sues UCLA Over Antisemitism Claims
The Department of Justice sued the University of California, alleging UCLA was deliberately indifferent to harassment of Jewish and Israeli students. The complaint claims the campus failed to respond adequately to antisemitic…
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SUNY Fredonia Cuts 14 Degrees to Address Deficit
SUNY Fredonia is eliminating 14 degree programs and 7 minors. The public university is addressing a multimillion-dollar budget deficit stemming from years of declining enrollment. These cuts aim to stabilize finances at…
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Colorado Christian School Drops State Lawsuit
Riverstone Academy, described as Colorado’s first public Christian school, has dropped its religious discrimination lawsuit against the state. The school relocated students to a church in Pueblo County after being ordered to…
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SCORE President Joins Memphis Schools Oversight Board
House Speaker Cameron Sexton appointed David Mansouri, president of Tennessee SCORE, to the new Memphis schools oversight board. Mansouri has led the education advocacy organization for years. The role involves overseeing Memphis…