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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Tennessee Eyes Memphis Schools Takeover Expansion
Tennessee Sen. Brent Taylor, a Memphis Republican, chaired a conference committee that drafted legislation to effectively take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The bill establishes an oversight board with significant control over the…
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SCOTUS Backs Schools Hiding Gender from Parents
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a lower court ruling that permits schools to withhold a student’s gender identity information from their parents. This decision lets the ruling…
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Standards-Based Grading Revolutionizes Student Assessment
Some U.S. school districts in states like Maine, New Mexico, Iowa, and Oregon are adopting standards-based grading, which evaluates students on mastery of specific skills and concepts rather than accumulated points from…
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Supreme Court Takes Colorado Catholic Preschool Funding Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case from Colorado involving Catholic preschools that exclude LGBTQ families while seeking public funding through the state’s universal preschool program. The case challenges…
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Philly Board Votes on 17 School Closures Plan
The Philadelphia Board of Education is set to vote on a new facilities plan that includes closing 17 schools. Students at John Moffet School rallied against proposed changes, leading the district to…
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CA Students Draft Digital Wellness Bill vs Phone Bans
California students, led by Orange County teen Elise Choi, have authored Assembly Bill 2071 to mandate digital wellness education in schools’ health classes. The bill addresses mental health concerns from technology use,…
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US Measles Cases Hit Record 1,748 in 2026
The CDC has reported a record 1,748 measles cases in the US as of April 16, 2026, spanning 33 jurisdictions. This surge marks the highest number since measles was declared eliminated in…
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Assistant Teachers Crucial in Early Ed, States Fall Short
Early childhood classrooms often feature a lead teacher and an assistant, with both playing similar roles in children’s daily activities like playing, reading, and guiding. However, the lead teacher holds a senior…
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Ed Dept AI Grants & Trump Budget: Key Education Updates
The U.S. Education Department has outlined priorities for AI-related grants in education. The weekly review also covers how special education funding is addressed in former President Trump’s budget proposal. Additionally, it discusses…
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States Banning Tech Beyond Phones in Schools: Big Mistake
The opinion piece argues that while unsupervised access to social media has harmed children’s mental health, states are overreaching by banning more than just phones in schools. It highlights the rise in…