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Education News
AI-curated daily U.S. education headlines with EFI analysis.
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Neuroscientist Urges Rethink of Tech in Education
Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath argues in his book ‘The Digital Delusion’ that education requires an analog reboot to counter the overreach of technology. He highlights how digital tools may not align with…
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Partnership Boosts Career Learning in Microschools
A new partnership is providing flexible career-connected learning units tailored for microschools and other emerging education models. Microschools are small learning environments that serve a limited number of students, focusing on personalization…
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Fixing K-12 Leadership Shortage Crisis
Districts nationwide face a PK-12 leadership pipeline crisis as veteran principals and administrators retire at high rates. There is an insufficient pool of prepared aspiring leaders to fill these roles. The article…
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Top 6 CTE Trends: High School to Career in 2026
The article highlights six key trends in Career and Technical Education (CTE) for 2026, emphasizing its role in providing high school students with hands-on job skills. States and employers are increasingly integrating…
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Biliteracy Boosts English and Job Skills
The article discusses how embracing heritage languages in education enhances English proficiency and workforce readiness for multilingual learners. It highlights a case from Marietta City Schools in Georgia, where the percentage of…
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Iowa University Plans to Cut 7 Low-Enrollment Degrees
The University of Iowa is proposing to eliminate seven degrees after a mandated review identified them as having low enrollment. The cuts target undergraduate majors and master’s programs that are not attracting…
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US Ed Official Vows Accountability Changes
Under Secretary Nicholas Kent spoke at the American Council on Education’s annual conference, promising to hold higher education institutions accountable. He outlined planned changes to accreditation and other policies. The focus is…
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Hidden Textbook Tax: Boosting College Affordability
The article examines the rising costs of textbooks in higher education, framing them as a ‘hidden tax’ on students. It highlights institutional strategies and levers to reduce these expenses and improve overall…
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UC Preps for Federal Clash on DEI Policies
The University of California system is preparing for a potential federal lawsuit from the Department of Justice over DEI practices at UCLA. The article rounds up recent higher education news, including efforts…
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Congress Urges AI Training for Teachers
A recent House subcommittee hearing highlighted bipartisan support for increased federal involvement in AI professional development for educators. Lawmakers emphasized the necessity of training teachers to effectively integrate AI into classrooms. The…