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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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NYC Parents Demand AI Moratorium in Schools
New York City withdrew a controversial proposal for an AI-centered high school, but parents, students, and educators still attended a lengthy school board meeting to voice concerns. Over 100 individuals testified during…
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PA District Boosts Math Scores Without Curriculum Change
A Pennsylvania school district achieved a significant increase in math proficiency, rising from about 70% to over 85%, without altering its curriculum. The improvement stemmed from identifying and addressing a key missing…
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ClassMate by World Book Wins ISTE Seal Award
ClassMate by World Book, a platform providing trusted educational content to build knowledge, has been recognized with the prestigious ISTE Seal. The award highlights its alignment with international standards for technology in…
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5 New NYC Public Schools Opening in Bronx & Queens Fall 2026
The New York City Department of Education plans to open five new public schools in the fall of 2026. These include a high school focused on hip-hop in the Bronx and an…
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NYC Parents Demand AI School Moratorium at Marathon Meeting
New York City withdrew a proposal for an AI-centered high school, but over 100 parents, students, and educators still testified at a seven-hour Panel for Educational Policy meeting. Speakers demanded a moratorium…
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Teachers’ Union Hit with Antisemitism Complaint
A complaint filed with the EEOC accuses a teachers’ union of creating a hostile work environment through antisemitic behavior. The filing claims the union denied leadership opportunities to affected individuals, violating federal…
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Memphis 2026 School Board Primary Results
The 2026 Memphis school board primary election features live updates on candidates, including incumbents like Michelle McKissack in District 1. The board operates under limited power due to a state takeover of…
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Vax Hesitancy Linked to Fringe Right-Wing Media
New research from Johns Hopkins University shows that Americans engaging with ‘new right’ fringe media outlets like Breitbart and Newsmax are more than twice as likely to express skepticism toward the measles,…
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Banning Phones in Schools: What’s Next?
The article discusses the success of a movement led by Jonathan Haidt and colleagues in shifting societal norms on children’s technology use, particularly by removing phones from schools. It explores the challenges…
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US School District Limits Student Screen Time
A major U.S. school district has passed a resolution to limit screen time in schools. This decision came after parents raised concerns about their children’s unhealthy habits developed from daily required use…