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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Private School Boom: NAEP Data Gap in School Choice Era
A growing number of American students are using vouchers to attend private schools, such as St. Luke’s Lutheran School in Florida. Officials overseeing the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), known as…
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17 States Sue Ed Dept Over Race/Sex Data Rules
A coalition of 17 state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education challenging its requirement for colleges to collect and report applicant and student data broken down…
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Black Students Surge in Common App Growth
Black students represent the fastest-growing demographic in Common App applications, according to recent data. The report indicates no significant changes in application trends following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling that ended…
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Did COVID Aid Let States Slash School Funding?
The article examines whether federal COVID relief funds enabled states to reduce their own education spending. It discusses the potential for supplantation, where federal aid replaces rather than supplements state funding. This…
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Detroit Schools Propose 18-Mill Tax Levy for August Ballot
The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) plans to place an 18-mill operating levy on the August ballot for voter approval. This tax would enable the district to continue collecting funds essential…
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Ohio State Names New President Post-Carter Exit
Ohio State University trustees have unanimously appointed the institution’s provost as its permanent president following Ted Carter’s abrupt departure. This decision skips an interim appointment and avoids a prolonged search process. The…
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Memphis Students Push for School Mental Health Funding
High school students from the Shelby County Youth Council (SCYC) in Memphis are lobbying local leaders to invest in mental health resources for schools. They advocate for hiring more counselors to address…
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UK Reports 1,200 Potential Discriminatory Ties to Feds
The University of Kentucky submitted a lengthy list of 1,200 partner groups that ‘may’ discriminate in response to a Trump administration request. Thirty-one colleges complied with the directive to report such affiliations.…
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PA Gov Shapiro Pressured on Federal School Choice Tax Credit
Supporters of the new federal school choice tax credit are pressuring Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to opt in to the program. A spokesperson for Shapiro stated that his office is awaiting federal…
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Chicago Pilot: Teens in School Instead of Detention
Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, in partnership with Chicago Public Schools, launched a pilot program to avoid pretrial detention for teens charged with serious crimes by keeping them enrolled in school. The…