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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Detroit District Eyes Athlete Charter with Enrollment Caps
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is evaluating a proposal to authorize a new charter school dedicated to developing young athletes. The proposed contract includes a provision allowing district high schools to…
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Tennessee Bill: Civics Test for Teacher Licenses
Tennessee lawmakers are proposing a bill that would require certain teachers to pass a civics test to obtain a state teaching license. The measure aims to ensure educators have a strong understanding…
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Epstein’s Ties to Lifetouch School Photos
The article investigates financial connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Lifetouch, a prominent school photography company that serves K-12 institutions across the U.S. It details how Epstein’s investment activities linked him to the…
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SCOTUS Strikes Down LGBTQ+ Student Privacy Policies
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against school policies in California that protect the privacy of LGBTQ+ students’ identities from their parents. The lawsuit, brought by teachers and parents, argues that these…
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Trump’s Bid to Shrink Ed Dept While Boosting Federal School Control
President Trump seeks to reduce the size of the U.S. Department of Education, aiming for efficiency and less bureaucracy. However, the administration is simultaneously using federal authority to investigate schools and promote…
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CPS Leases Building to Acero Santiago Charter School
Chicago Public Schools has agreed to lease space to Acero Santiago, a charter school, following a potential sale of the building. The lease agreement spans the next 10 years. The school is…
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Ex-NYC Chancellor Joins Firm Tied to School Curriculum
Former New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos has accepted a position at HMH, a curriculum company central to the city’s literacy initiative under former Mayor Eric Adams. The move has sparked…
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261 DACA Recipients Arrested, 86 Deported Despite Status
Federal agents arrested 261 individuals protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and deported 86 of them between January 1 and November 19, 2025, according to the Department of…
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6 Ways to Focus on Whole Child in Psych Evaluations
The article outlines six strategies for prioritizing the whole child during school psychology evaluations. It emphasizes incorporating family input, addressing implicit bias, and adopting strength-based approaches, as presented by a researcher at…
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IPS Future: Tax Hike via New Education Corp?
A newly established Indianapolis Public Education Corporation has been granted authority to propose tax increases directly to voters for funding Indianapolis Public Schools, bypassing the traditional school board process. This shift aims…