Education News

The U.S. Department of Justice has granted state and local government entities, including public colleges, an additional year to comply with new web accessibility standards for digital content. This extension applies to…

Twenty-seven states have expressed interest in participating in a new federal school choice program administered by the IRS. The program, which allows tax credits for contributions to scholarship organizations, is scheduled to…

In Newark’s 2026 school board election, 16- and 17-year-olds voted for the second consecutive year but faced various challenges at the polls. A slate of candidates backed by the mayor took an…

A Colorado law enabling school shooting victims to sue schools may have an unintended loophole that could limit its effectiveness. The law was enacted following the 2013 Arapahoe High School shooting, aiming…

Tennessee Republican Rep. Mark White is advocating for a bill that would enable a state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The proposal aims to address ongoing challenges in the district through increased…

Leon Smith, named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year, teaches AP U.S. history and AP African American studies at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania. He aims to share a ‘playbook for…

Verizon CEO Dan Schulman warned that AI-driven automation could lead to significant job losses. He predicted unemployment rates could rise to 20-30% within a few years. This highlights broader concerns about technology’s…

A new Arkansas law has significantly increased teacher salaries, leading to improved retention rates according to University of Arkansas research. The study highlights that these raises have positively impacted teacher staying power…

The New Hampshire House has passed a bill allowing legally permitted students to carry firearms on public college campuses. The measure aims to expand Second Amendment rights in higher education settings. It…

The Memphis school board is considering a resolution to hire a lawyer to legally challenge pending state takeover legislation. Board Chair Natalie McKinney is sponsoring the resolution, which is set for discussion…