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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Canvas Hit by 2nd Data Breach, Disrupting Colleges
The Instructure-owned Canvas learning management system experienced a second data breach, leading to an outage on May 7. A threat actor gained unauthorized access, causing major disruptions for schools and colleges. This…
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Bowie State Univ Cuts 79 Jobs Due to Funding Cuts
Bowie State University, a public institution in Maryland, plans to eliminate nearly 80 jobs amid financial challenges. The cuts stem from reduced state funding, declining enrollment, and increasing operational costs. This move…
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Antisemitic Incidents Persist in K-12 Schools Despite Drop
The Anti-Defamation League reports an overall decline in antisemitic incidents, but they have not decreased in K-12 schools. In contrast, incidents on college campuses dropped sharply from 1,700 in 2024 to 583…
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Canvas Data Breach Hits US Schools, Colleges Again
The Instructure-owned Canvas learning management system experienced a second data breach, leading to an outage on May 7. A threat actor gained unauthorized access, causing major disruptions for K-12 schools and higher…
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Canvas Data Breach Hits US Schools, Colleges Again
The Instructure-owned Canvas learning management system experienced a second data breach, leading to an outage on May 7. A threat actor gained unauthorized access, causing major disruptions for K-12 schools and higher…
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Philly Students Research AI’s Impact on Learning
Middle school students at Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy in Philadelphia presented their research on artificial intelligence on May 8, 2026. The presentations focused on how AI is shaping learning in Philly schools…
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California Rises in US Education Funding Rankings
California has improved its national ranking to 13th-highest for per-student education funding, surprising many who viewed it as low-spending. This rise reflects increased state investments in K-12 education. The data highlights a…
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K-12 Cloud Outage Planning for Digital Resilience
K-12 districts increasingly rely on cloud-based resources for productivity suites, learning management systems, and student information systems, benefiting from cost-efficiency, scalability, and enhanced collaboration. However, interruptions from ransomware attacks, extreme weather, or…
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Mississippi Education Miracle: Lessons for States
The article explores the untold story behind Mississippi’s significant improvements in literacy rates, known as the ‘Mississippi Miracle.’ It highlights strategies that led to this turnaround and discusses how other states can…
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Tennessee 3rd Graders Retake TCAP Reading Tests
Memphis-Shelby County Schools requires third graders who failed the initial TCAP reading exam to retake it on the last two days of school. This retesting provides students another chance to demonstrate proficiency…