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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Ohio State President’s Scandal: Inappropriate Ties Revealed
A new report details how Ohio State University President Ted Carter engaged in an inappropriate relationship with Krisanthe Vlachos, pushing over a dozen employees to support her business ventures. This misconduct led…
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NYC 2026-27 School Calendar: Late Sept Start, June End
The New York City Department of Education has released the 2026-27 school calendar, featuring a late start on September 10, 2026, and concluding on Monday, June 28, 2027. The calendar incorporates standard…
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Teacher Training: Engineering Change Makers for Good
The article explores the ‘Engineering for Good’ program, which trains teachers to become innovative change makers in education. It emphasizes integrating engineering principles into teaching to foster problem-solving and creativity in classrooms.…
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Head Start Funding Crisis Hits Early Education
Head Start programs, which provide early childhood education and support for low-income families, are facing a funding squeeze that threatens their operations. A parent’s story highlights how the program helped her son…
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Adding a Fourth Tier to MTSS: Why 3 Isn’t Enough
The article proposes expanding the traditional three-tier Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model used in schools to include a fourth tier. It argues that the current three-tier structure is insufficient for addressing…
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CA Schools Hit by Enrollment Drop, Budget Cuts Loom
California’s K-12 public school enrollment fell by 1.3%, or 74,961 students, this school year, marking the largest decline since the 2021-22 post-pandemic period. The drop is attributed to declining birth rates and…
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Indiana Counselor Boosts Student College Plans
Ron Wilks, a college counselor in Indiana, uses his expertise to guide students from vague aspirations to concrete post-high school plans. He encourages all students to pursue training or education beyond high…
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Ken Burns on Hampshire College Closure Plans
NPR’s Leila Fadel interviews filmmaker Ken Burns, a Hampshire College alumnus, about the institution’s decision to permanently close at the end of the fall semester. The discussion highlights the school’s challenges leading…
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AI Limits: Why Liberal Arts Matter in Education
The article discusses how AI is likely to replace narrow technical skills in the workforce. It argues that a liberal arts education provides essential critical thinking abilities that employers increasingly value. This…
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Tufts Student Self-Deports in Trump Deal
A former Tufts University graduate student, targeted by the Trump administration for pro-Palestinian activism, has agreed to self-deport as part of a legal settlement. The case highlights the administration’s efforts to deport…
