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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Top Journal’s Dark View of America: Education Podcast
Paul E. Peterson interviews Richard D. Kahlenberg, Director of the American Identity Project at the Progressive Policy Institute, on the Education Exchange podcast. The discussion focuses on how a leading academic journal…
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Decline in Homework: More Student Freedom
The article discusses the ongoing decline in take-home assignments in U.S. schools. An eminent education school dean views this trend positively, suggesting it allows students more time to express their authentic selves.…
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Political Climate Sways Students to Big Colleges
A recent survey examines if the political environment is influencing students’ college choices, particularly favoring larger institutions. The findings suggest that political factors may play a role in decisions about school size.…
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AI Execution Challenges in Higher Ed: Data Solutions
The article discusses the challenges higher education institutions face in effectively implementing AI technologies. It highlights data-driven insights on overcoming these execution problems. Recommendations are provided based on what the data suggests…
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Ex-IRSC CFO Sues Over Whistleblower Retaliation
Marvin Pyles, former CFO of Indian River State College, has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination after he reported millions in financial mismanagement. The suit claims whistleblower retaliation and defamation, seeking reinstatement…
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Ohio State Leadership Shakeup Amid DEI Lawsuit and Cuts
The article reviews recent higher education developments, including the resignation of Ohio State’s president amid leadership changes and budget cuts. It also covers 17 states filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration…
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Districts Experiment with Outcomes-Based Ed Tech Deals
School districts are exploring outcomes-based contracts for educational technology, where payments to vendors are tied to measurable student achievement. This shift aims to ensure better returns on ed tech investments amid concerns…
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Texas School Choice Suits: Islamic Schools Excluded Claims
Muslim families in Texas have filed lawsuits alleging that Islamic schools were unfairly excluded from a school choice program. The plaintiffs argue that hundreds of other private schools, including Christian ones, were…
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States’ K-12 Funding Shifts: Weekly Review
The article provides a weekly roundup of K-12 education news, focusing on changes in states’ funding proportions for schools. It covers highlights from the SXSW EDU conference and discusses how superintendents are…
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Teachers Denied Black History Learning Opportunities
The opinion piece discusses how teachers are being deprived of professional development opportunities to study Black history, using the author’s personal experience in 2016 at the Brooklyn Historical Society archives. The author…