Education News

New York City has deployed 114 assistant school safety agents, some as young as 18, to elementary schools to address a significant shortage in security staff. This move comes after years of delays in hiring and aims to bolster safety in public schools. The agents will assist in maintaining security amid ongoing staffing challenges. Key […]

California schools are addressing academic gaps and teacher shortages through success coaches who support student recovery and relieve educator workloads. State data shows over 50% of students below standards in reading and 60% in math, with improving but still high chronic absenteeism. The program aims to close these gaps and rebuild the workforce. Key Points

A lawsuit has been filed against the state of Oklahoma for rejecting the application to open Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School, which aimed to be the nation’s first religious charter school. The suit was brought by the school’s founding group and former U.S. Rep. Peter Deutsch. This legal action reignites debates on religious institutions in

The article discusses a podcast episode from Class Disrupted, featuring education experts Michael Horn and Diane Tavenner. They explore the role of AI in powering Flourish Microschools, an innovative educational model. The conversation addresses post-pandemic challenges and future directions in education. Key Points Podcast hosts Michael Horn and Diane Tavenner interview on AI’s integration in

The Chicago Board of Education is preparing to vote on appointing interim CEO Macquline King as the permanent leader of Chicago Public Schools. King has been serving in the interim role and was photographed with Mayor Brandon Johnson on the first day of school. The decision aims to provide stable leadership for the district. Key

The U.S. Treasury Department’s fiscal year 2025 financial statements report $6.06 trillion in assets against $47.78 trillion in liabilities, resulting in a $41.7 trillion net shortfall. This highlights significant long-term fiscal challenges for the federal government. The report underscores the growing imbalance in national finances. Key Points Assets totaled $6.06 trillion, far outweighed by $47.78

Philadelphia City Council members are proposing zoning changes to prevent the closure of schools like Paul Robeson High School, as they lack direct authority to stop district decisions. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier rallied with students and teachers to oppose the closures of Robeson and nearby schools. The effort aims to use land-use regulations to maintain these

Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert has made improving elementary reading scores a top priority, discussing it at every event and with everyone he encounters. The focus stems from concerns over childhood literacy rates in the state. This initiative positions reading improvement as a key policy agenda in Oklahoma’s education landscape. Key Points House Speaker Kyle

A Los Angeles jury ruled that Meta and YouTube were negligent in a trial concerning platform addiction, awarding $3 million in compensatory damages to a 20-year-old plaintiff. The case centered on claims that the companies’ algorithms and designs contributed to harmful addiction. This verdict may set a precedent for holding tech firms accountable for user

JoMeka Gray, a kindergarten teacher at Kennedy-Powell STEM Elementary School in Texas, was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the State Board for Educator Certification. She also received the Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence from the National Education Association Foundation. The article highlights her reflections on motivations driving her to spur change in education.