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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Indiana Boosts Classic Learning Test vs ACT/SAT
Indiana is expanding the use of the Classic Learning Test (CLT), which draws from classic Western texts and prohibits calculators in math sections, to evaluate student and school performance. This move challenges…
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Wisconsin Regents Fire UW System President Rothman
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents unanimously voted to fire System President Jay Rothman in a decision made largely behind closed doors. This action has prompted backlash from Republican lawmakers who…
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Left-Leaning Bias in Social Science Papers Exposed
A new study utilized AI to examine hundreds of thousands of social-science paper abstracts from the past 64 years, revealing a predominant left-leaning perspective. The research questions whether this ideological tilt indicates…
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Trump DOJ Probes LAUSD Secret Trans Policies
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) over its policies that permit schools to withhold students’ gender identity information from parents. The probe examines…
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Rent-Free Spaces Aid Early Childhood Educators
A pilot program in Worcester offers rent-free business spaces to early childhood educators struggling with high costs. Minerva Caba Toribio, who nearly closed her home-based child care due to rent increases, now…
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US Student Visa Denials Surge to 35% in 2025
Student visa refusals for the U.S. reached a record high of 35 percent last year, with some countries experiencing rejection rates over 90 percent. A new report highlights how this trend undermines…
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MN Teachers Union Blocks Safety Bill Over Private Schools
The Minnesota teachers union opposed a school safety bill that aimed to enhance protections for students. The opposition stemmed from the bill’s inclusion of safety measures for children in private schools. This…
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CoSN: K-12 EdTech Networking Consortium
CoSN, the Consortium for School Networking, is a professional association focused on technology leadership in K-12 education. It provides resources, advocacy, and professional development for school district IT leaders to enhance digital…
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CoSN Conference: K-12 EdTech Innovations
CoSN, the Consortium for School Networking, hosts annual events focused on advancing technology in K-12 education. These gatherings bring together educators, IT leaders, and policymakers to discuss digital tools, cybersecurity, and infrastructure…
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NYC Schools Embrace IB as Gifted Alternative
Some New York City schools are adopting the International Baccalaureate (IB) program as an alternative to traditional gifted education amid a broader overhaul of Regents graduation requirements. This shift aims to provide…