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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Colleges Seek Tweaks to Workforce Pell Rules
Colleges and workforce organizations support the expansion of Pell Grants to cover short-term workforce training programs. However, they are urging the Education Department to make adjustments to the proposed regulations. These changes…
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2026 Student Success Trends Podcast Insights
The Key Podcast episode focuses on emerging trends in student success within higher education. Published by Inside Higher Ed, it features discussions on key developments to watch. The episode was released on…
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End of Disparate Impact in School Policy?
The article discusses recent changes to federal policies defining discrimination in schools, focusing on the concept of disparate impact. It explores how these shifts could alter how schools address discrimination claims without…
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COVID Remote Learning Hits College Enrollment Hard
The COVID-19 pandemic’s shift to remote learning in K-12 schools led to declines in key college preparation metrics. Percentages of students completing the FAFSA, taking the ACT, and enrolling in their first…
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Gen Z’s Rising Doubts on AI in Education: Gallup
A Gallup poll reveals that Gen Z is increasingly negative toward AI, with most respondents concerned that AI tools designed to speed up tasks could make learning more difficult. The survey highlights…
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College Renovation Backlog Hits Record Highs
The dollar value of deferred capital projects in U.S. colleges increased by 8% last year, according to Gordian’s latest state of higher education facilities report. This backlog affects campus operations and highlights…
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Washington District Saves $250K via AI Vibe Coding
Peninsula School District in Washington is using AI tools, including ‘vibe coding,’ to develop in-house replacements for expensive ed tech software, saving $250,000. This approach allows the district to customize tools and…
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Mentoring Programs Boost NY Student Success
The Baldwin Union Free School District in New York has prioritized mentoring programs for 25 years to enhance student success. In recent years, the district expanded these initiatives to include peer-to-peer mentoring.…
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K-12 News Quiz: Privacy Settlement & Trump Budget
K12 Dive offers a pop quiz to test knowledge on recent K-12 education stories. The quiz covers topics including a student data privacy settlement and former President Trump’s latest budget proposal. It…
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Memphis Schools Takeover: What’s Next in Tennessee?
Tennessee lawmakers are poised to finalize a plan that would allow state takeover of major controls in Memphis-Shelby County schools. This development could occur within the next month, impacting school governance. The…
