Education News

AFT President Randi Weingarten called for restrictions on AI in elementary schools and other classroom technology safeguards during a recent speech. She also advocated for a tax on Big Tech companies. The remarks were delivered at a U.S. Senate event focused on artificial intelligence in education. Key Points Weingarten supports AI restrictions specifically in elementary […]

New York Governor Kathy Hochul opted the state into a federal scholarship tax credit program. This makes her the second Democratic governor to support the initiative, diverging from typical party positions favoring district-run schools. The program provides tax credits to fund scholarships for students. Key Points Gov. Hochul opts NY into federal scholarship tax credit

The Trump administration is holding back $2 billion in congressionally approved education grants. This action relies on a little-known impoundment process to lock up the funds. The grants were designated for various K-12 and higher education programs. Key Points Trump White House impounds $2 billion in approved education funding Process used is a rarely invoked

Students graduating in 2026 report heightened fear and anxiety about artificial intelligence reshaping the job market and broader society. The concerns surfaced prominently in discussions covered by Inside Higher Ed. Reports indicate these worries have intensified as AI adoption accelerates across industries. Key Points Student anxiety over AI job market disruption reached a peak AI

Alex Sasse reflects on her parents as fallible individuals like anyone else. She highlights distinctive and rare qualities in family dinner table conversations. The piece focuses on personal upbringing by her father, Ben Sasse. Key Points Parents described as fallible goofballs Dinner conversations noted as magical and rare Emphasis on unique family dynamics in raising

Cambridge courses are expanding in Indiana high schools through grant funding as an alternative to AP and IB programs. They are currently offered in approximately two dozen U.S. states and 160 countries worldwide. Schools are incorporating these STEM-focused classes to broaden advanced academic options for students. Key Points Cambridge courses new to Indiana but expanding

The Trump administration proposes phasing out the Rural Education Achievement Program fund. Small rural districts such as Sackets Harbor Central School District in New York rely on the funding for technology and operational support. District leaders describe the program as essential to maintaining basic school functions. Key Points Trump plan would eliminate federal rural education

A Gallup survey finds most teachers receive no formal AI guidance for learning and instruction. Teachers in higher-needs schools were less likely to have received guidelines than those in wealthier schools. The results align with previous research on educational disparities. Key Points Most teachers lack formal AI guidelines from schools Higher-needs schools show lower rates

Sen. Elizabeth Warren requested a GAO investigation into whether staff reductions at the Education Department’s Federal Student Aid office have reduced oversight of colleges. The inquiry targets employee cuts and their potential effects on monitoring higher education institutions. This follows broader layoffs within the department. Key Points Sen. Warren asks GAO to examine FSA office

A cybersecurity incident at Instructure, maker of the Canvas learning platform, exposed vulnerabilities in student data protection. Experts indicate these events undermine families’ confidence in schools’ ability to safeguard children’s information. The breach highlights ongoing risks associated with widespread ed tech adoption in K-12 settings. Key Points Instructure’s Canvas platform suffered a data breach affecting