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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Denver Charter School Relocates Next to Public Elementary
The Denver school board has approved the relocation of KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary, a charter school, into a building adjacent to the district-run Valverde Elementary. This move places two elementary schools in…
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Retired Professor Defies State Racism Teaching Bans
Retired Florida International University professor Michael Dunn is challenging state-imposed restrictions on discussing race in classrooms by continuing to teach about racism despite censorship laws. The article highlights how politicians are influencing…
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WVU Incoming CFO Tied to Ohio University Scandal
Chris Kabourek, recently named CFO of West Virginia University, has been implicated in an ongoing investigation at his former employer, Ohio University. The probe involves financial or administrative issues, though specifics are…
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Anna Maria College MA Closure Due to Finances
Anna Maria College, a Catholic institution in Massachusetts, has announced its closure amid mounting financial pressures. Despite recent promising enrollment signs, the college was flagged as a risk by state regulators. The…
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OCR Investigates Antisemitism in NYC Schools
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has initiated a Title VI investigation into New York City schools following complaints about seminars conducted by a pro-Palestinian teachers’ group. The…
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NY Lawmaker to Veto School Protest Buffer Zone Bill
New York Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani plans to veto a bill that would establish protest buffer zones around schools and houses of worship. Free speech advocates rallied at City Hall against the measure,…
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NYC Eases Background Checks for Child Care Expansion
New York City is moving to streamline health department background checks to address backlogs and facilitate child care expansion. Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced plans in January to provide…
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NTSB Urges Alcohol Detectors on New School Buses
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is recommending the installation of alcohol detection systems on all new school buses to prevent intoxicated drivers from operating them. This proposal comes in response to…
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Trump Aims to Cut $354M MSI Grants Over Discrimination
Latino advocates are urgently working to prevent former President Trump from eliminating a $354-million federal grant program dedicated to Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). Republicans argue that the longstanding program, which supports around 800…
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Ohio’s Attendance Dashboard Targets Chronic Absenteeism
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Education Director Stephen Dackin have launched a statewide Attendance Dashboard to address chronic absenteeism in K-12 public schools. Last year, over 25% of Ohio students were chronically…