Education News

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a former state legislator, is preparing to convince Albany lawmakers to extend mayoral control over the city’s schools. His ex-colleagues in the state capital are setting the stage for a potential fight on school governance. This comes after Mamdani attended Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address, […]

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s proposed 2027 budget prioritizes record levels of school aid, expanded tutoring programs, and youth mental health initiatives. The announcement was made during a press conference with State Treasurer Aaron Binder discussing the state’s financial landscape. These priorities aim to address key educational needs in the state. Key Points Record school

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is advocating for doubling the state’s voucher program to reach 40,000 students in his final year in office. The proposal has advanced past its first legislative hurdle in the General Assembly. This move aims to expand school choice options for more families across the state. Key Points Gov. Bill Lee seeks

A spokesperson for NYU Law has authored a novel that satirizes aspects of law schools. The book critiques elements like rankings and academic culture without expressing genuine hostility. The author clarifies that the work is fictional and not a direct attack on academia. Key Points NYU Law spokesperson writes satirical novel on law schools Novel

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a $19 million investment in the Grow-Your-Own Educators Grant Program to recruit and train more male teachers. The initiative aims to support young men and boys in education, emphasizing that uplifting women and girls requires ensuring boys are okay. This reflects broader state efforts to address gender imbalances in the

The article advises school leaders to anchor AI tools with tested messages from The Public Education Promise Messaging Guide to ensure consistent communication. It emphasizes training AI to avoid unintended alterations in messaging. This approach helps maintain the integrity of public education narratives. Key Points Anchor AI with messages from The Public Education Promise Messaging

The General Services Administration has proposed a rule that would prohibit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices for all recipients of federal funding, including educational institutions. This follows a similar policy from the U.S. Department of Education that was blocked by courts. The proposal aims to extend restrictions on DEI across various federal funding streams.

Students at Kensington Health Sciences Academy in Philadelphia have developed the FACTS curriculum to teach fact-checking and combat misinformation on social media. The program aims to equip peers with skills to identify AI-generated slop and internet lies. This initiative highlights student-led efforts to address digital literacy in high school education. Key Points Kensington Health Sciences

The opinion piece discusses the importance of civic education in California as America marks its 250th anniversary. It highlights how new technologies and societal changes are transforming information access, decision-making, and civic participation. The article calls for stakeholders in public education to reevaluate strategies to strengthen civic engagement. Key Points America’s 250th birthday underscores the

As the Trump administration dismantles the U.S. Department of Education, families are increasingly turning to state agencies for civil rights enforcement in schools. The article features Adrienne King, whose children faced racial harassment in Pennsylvania’s Pennridge School District, with a federal complaint yielding no results. This shift highlights a move from federal to state-level handling