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AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Colorado K-12 Funding May Rise to $10.2B in 2026-27
Colorado lawmakers have started debates on the state’s School Finance Act, which could increase statewide K-12 funding to $10.2 billion for the 2026-27 school year. The discussions aim to address funding formulas…
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Electives Under Scrutiny: Useless or Essential?
The article discusses how elective courses in higher education are often criticized as wasteful distractions but can provide unexpected practical benefits in work and life. It highlights the ongoing scrutiny of electives…
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Trump DOJ Delays College Accessibility Deadline
Public higher education institutions were required to comply with federal website-accessibility standards by a set Friday deadline. The Trump administration’s Justice Department has postponed this requirement by one year. This move provides…
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Arizona U Dodges $72M Ashford Loan Debt
The University of Arizona has been relieved of potential liability for $72 million in discharged student loans from Ashford University. The U.S. Department of Education, under the Trump administration, chose not to…
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DOJ Extends School Web Accessibility Deadlines by Year
The U.S. Department of Justice has granted state and local government entities, including schools, an additional year to comply with new web accessibility regulations under Title II of the ADA. This extension…
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SCOTUS Case: Preschools Excluding Gay Parents’ Kids
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging Colorado’s universal pre-K program, which requires participating preschools to enroll children regardless of sexual orientation. Plaintiffs argue that this mandate discriminates against…
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Trump’s Higher Ed Agenda: Med School Admissions Probes
The Chronicle is tracking how the federal government under Trump is reshaping its relationship with U.S. colleges through executive orders, statements, and agency actions. Recent developments include investigations into admissions practices at…
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Denver Schools Seek $44M Tax Hike for Teacher Pay
Denver Public Schools is considering proposing a mill levy override to voters that could raise $44 million annually. The funds would primarily support teacher salary increases amid ongoing budget discussions. The school…
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Next-Gen Firewalls Boost K-12 Cyber Security
East Noble School Corporation in rural Indiana switched to a FortiGate next-generation firewall from Fortinet to address rising costs from their previous vendor, which charged based on bandwidth. The district needed reliable…
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K-12 Districts Embrace Responsible AI in 2026
The article discusses the shift in K-12 districts from fearing AI to viewing it as a valuable tool for learning and productivity. At the 2026 CoSN Annual Conference, IT leaders shared strategies…