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Indiana Teachers Union Staff File Unfair Labor Charges After Alleged Retaliation

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The 74 Million 2h ago policy
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Teachers union employees from at least 22 states are rallying behind the Indiana Professional Staff Organization, which recently filed unfair labor practice charges against the Indiana State Teachers Association over claims that members…
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Detroit district’s safety funding more than doubles after other Michigan schools reject it

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Chalkbeat 2h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit district’s state mental health and school safety grant funding has more than doubled after hundreds…
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An Indiana district turned to voters to fund more preschool seats. Here’s what happened next.

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Chalkbeat 4h ago higher-ed
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. When Pete Hinnefeld and his wife started looking for a preschool for their…
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Dolly Parton’s Reading Initiative Hits Snag in California

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The 74 Million 4h ago policy
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This article was originally published in CalMatters. This story was originally published by CalMatters . Sign up for their newsletters. A nonprofit organization created by the California State Library to improve childhood literacy has…
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Chicago will keep school in session May 1 but let students and staff participate in protest

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Chalkbeat 4h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. School will be in session on May 1 in Chicago, but Chicago Public Schools and its teachers union reached an agreement Thursday…
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Education Department Dissolving Federal Office Serving English Learners

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The 74 Million 6h ago policy
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This article was originally published in Chalkbeat. The Education Department plans to dissolve the office that supports the country’s 5 million English learners. The move comes as the Trump administration has called to dismantle the U.S.…
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Pay Equity Fund for D.C.’s Early Educators Faces Possible Elimination

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The 74 Million 8h ago General
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“I love my job,” is one of the first things Ashley Ross says, as she sits down to talk about a looming pay cut that she might be facing. She’s worked at Gan HaYeled, an early childhood program in Northwest D.C., for almost 20 years, and…
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United States

Lincoln Mother Continues Fight for Nebraska Literacy, Dyslexia Awareness

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The 74 Million 10h ago policy
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LINCOLN — As the Nebraska Legislature considers whether to mandate increased support for struggling young readers, a Lincoln mother urges officials to act as she continues a years-long push for literacy and dyslexia awareness. Heather…
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Maryland District Sheds Remedial High School Math Courses, Sees Students Soar

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The 74 Million 10h ago General
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Administrators at Maryland’s Calvert County Public Schools believed the math classes they added to their course catalog years ago — pre-algebra and business math among them — helped students by giving them more time to master basic…
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School-to-Work Programs Launch Students into Careers, but Maybe Not Far Enough

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Ed Next 11h ago General
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It would be fair to say that Will, a recent graduate from a rural high school in the Midwest, has school-to-work to thank for his current employment. However, Will himself describes his experience in the program as “complicated.” It is an…
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Kentucky lawmakers override veto on bill easing faculty terminations

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Higher Ed Dive 11h ago higher-ed
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Under the legislation, public colleges will be able to let go of professors for “bona fide financial reasons,” including if programs have low enrollment.
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University of Michigan’s incoming president withdraws after cancer diagnosis

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Higher Ed Dive 11h ago higher-ed
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Kent Syverud, who led Syracuse University for over a decade, would have begun in July. Now, the public institution is restarting its search for a leader.
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United States

How an Ohio district built data privacy into culture

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K-12 Dive 11h ago General
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When it comes to protecting data, “don’t do anything behind closed doors,” an official from Ohio’s Westlake City Schools told CoSN attendees.
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United States

Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

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K-12 Dive 11h ago General
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From a district saving money by “vibe coding” to new Education Department priorities, what did you learn from our recent stories?
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Kentucky lawmakers override veto on bill easing faculty terminations

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Education Dive 11h ago policy
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Under the legislation, public colleges will be able to let go of professors for “bona fide financial reasons,” including if programs have low enrollment.
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University of Michigan’s incoming president withdraws after cancer diagnosis

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Education Dive 11h ago higher-ed
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Kent Syverud, who led Syracuse University for over a decade, would have begun in July. Now, the public institution is restarting its search for a leader.
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The private-public sector divide in early childhood education and care

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OECD Education 13h ago General
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By Andreas Schleicher, OECD Director for Education and Skills Early childhood education and care (ECEC) is often hailed as the great equaliser which gives every child, regardless of their circumstances at birth, a fair start. Yet the…
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United Kingdom

‘No cheeseburgers … they would go bankrupt’: pupils reject plan to cut fatty foods from lunch menus

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The Guardian Education 13h ago policy
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Though welcomed by chefs and campaigners, many schools say the government’s plan to remove ‘grab and go’ options from the menu is a step too far It is lunchtime at Richard Challoner school, a Catholic comprehensive for boys in New Malden,…
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Superintendent says expanding Denver’s last innovation zone would increase school segregation

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Chalkbeat 19h ago General
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero has long been critical of…
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United States

Superintendent says expanding Denver’s last innovation zone would increase school segregation

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Chalkbeat 18h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero has long been critical of…
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Voter guide: Here are the Democratic Memphis school board candidates running in District 6

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Chalkbeat 21h ago General
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Five candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the District 6 seat on Memphis-Shelby County’s school…
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Memphis board candidate pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge 20 years ago, court records show

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Chalkbeat 22h ago General
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. A candidate for the Memphis school board was convicted on a felony drug charge while serving as a city police…
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Indiana to resume child care vouchers after 15-month freeze, but thousands will remain waitlisted

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Chalkbeat 23h ago General
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Indiana will begin offering families help with child care costs again in…
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Cesar Chavez Elementary in Back of the Yards to be renamed — and neighbors can weigh in

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Chalkbeat 23h ago General
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Efforts are underway to rename Cesar E. Chavez Multicultural Academic Center, a Back of the Yards elementary school. School officials and the local school council are gathering feedback and suggestions for a new name for Chavez Academic…
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These 4 Detroit district schools are closing. What will happen to their students?

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Chalkbeat 23h ago General
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. One yellow bus dropped off several students outside of J.E. Clark Preparatory Academy early Thursday in the…
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‘Heartbreaking’: How colleges are forced to turn away students as demand outstrips space

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FE Week 23h ago General
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Death sentence for jails’ work-programme expansion

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FE Week 23h ago General
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CEO faces ruin after fighting directors’ bonus plan

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FE Week 23h ago policy
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Court lands sacked boss with costs bill following his defence of non-profit business The post CEO faces ruin after fighting directors’ bonus plan first appeared on FE Week .
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United Kingdom

Teachers’ pensions delays ‘unacceptable’, says minister

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Schools Week UK 23h ago policy
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Georgia Gould insists government is 'putting more resources in to support it' as tens of thousands face anxious wait The post Teachers’ pensions delays ‘unacceptable’, says minister first appeared on Schools Week .
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United Kingdom

Trust that ploughed reserves into school improvement slips £3.4m into deficit

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Schools Week UK 23h ago General
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United Kingdom

Academy bosses’ salaries are on the way up, but women are missing out at the top

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Schools Week UK 23h ago General
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This article is available for members only. Subscribe for unlimited access to Schools Week.
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United States

OCR investigating Texas district’s plan to move special education class

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K-12 Dive 1d ago General
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OCR will look into whether the New Home Independent School District violated Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Opinion: Latin is Not Dead Yet. Here’s How We Keep It Alive

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The 74 Million 1d ago General
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In November 2025, Pope Leo XIV signed new regulations for the Roman Curia stating that institutions “shall ordinarily draw up their acts in Latin or in another language ” — a quiet but symbolically significant retreat from Latin’s…
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Sonny Perdue to retire as University System of Georgia leader

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Higher Ed Dive 1d ago higher-ed
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The chancellor has led the system for four years and will stay on until its board selects his successor, per a Wednesday statement.
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Sonny Perdue to retire as University System of Georgia leader

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Education Dive 1d ago higher-ed
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The chancellor has led the system for four years and will stay on until its board selects his successor, per a Wednesday statement.
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United Kingdom

Sharp fall in number of children entering reception classes in London

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The Guardian Education 1d ago General
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Capital’s schools hardest hit in England and Wales by rising housing costs and falling birthrate, with further falls predicted in coming years Schools in London continue to be hardest hit by housing costs and the falling birthrate. Further…
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Where is NYC’s 2026-27 public school calendar? Kamar Samuels says it’s coming next week.

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Chalkbeat 1d ago higher-ed
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Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. New York City public school parents and educators eagerly awaiting to know next year’s first day of school…
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Tennessee to expand voucher program to 35,000 students in second year

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Chalkbeat 1d ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Tennessee will expand its universal voucher program to 35,000 students next school year despite bipartisan…
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Denver school board resurrects proposed policy on what to do with empty school buildings

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Chalkbeat 1d ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. The Denver school board is once again considering a proposed policy on…
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States Change Custody Laws to Keep Kids of Detained Immigrants Out of Foster Care

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The 74 Million 1d ago policy
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This article was originally published in KFF Health News. As immigration authorities carry out what President Donald Trump has promised will be the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history, several states are passing laws to keep…
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Cómo los estudiantes del East Ward de Newark aprenden en edificios con décadas de deterioro

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Chalkbeat 1d ago General
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Read this story in English . Gabrielly Ferreira recuerda cómo fue pasar el kindergarten hasta el octavo…
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United States

Early intervention services for young children boost later test scores

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The Hechinger Report 1d ago higher-ed
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A first-of-its-kind study has found that early intervention services — which can include occupational, physical and speech therapies, among others — improve children’s test scores, even years down the road. The study, conducted jointly by…
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Opinion: Rebuilding the Black Teacher Pipeline, for the Benefit of All Students

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The 74 Million 1d ago wellbeing
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Across Pennsylvania, districts are struggling to recruit, prepare and retain Black teachers, who make up just 3.7% of the commonwealth’s educator workforce . This gap reflects an educator pipeline that has not kept pace with a student…
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New international student permit approvals for Canada fell below COVID levels in 2025

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ICEF Monitor 1d ago policy
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Canada approved only 75,372 new study permits in 2025. This represents a -64% drop year-over-year, and an -18% decline from the previous low in 2020 at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. New Canadian post-secondary study permits approved,…
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‘It’s enough already’: Newark lawmaker pushes back on GOP scrutiny

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Chalkbeat 1d ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. New Jersey’s fiercest budget debate this year is over education spending — and Newark is at the center of…
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Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Is Harming Young Children and Their Caregivers

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The 74 Million 1d ago General
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Children and staff at Second Street Youth Center in Plainfield, New Jersey, are well-acquainted with lockdown drills in the event of a fire or an active shooter. More recently, though, the preschool decided to establish protocols for…
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United Kingdom

How will attitudes change if students like me aren’t taught the truth about British colonial history? | Astrid Barltrop

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The Guardian Education 1d ago curriculum
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The skewed perspectives in my A-level curriculum are staggering. Until that changes, harmful ideas about race and migration will live on Astrid Barltrop is the winner of the The Guardian Foundation’s 2026 Emerging Voices award (16-18…
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Beyond the SHSAT: The invite-only public school admissions test nobody talks about

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Chalkbeat 1d ago General
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Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. With an acceptance rate below 10%, Hunter College High School is one of the most competitive public high…
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Parents, Schools Clash Over Movement to Abolish Screens

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The 74 Million 1d ago edtech
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With more parents pushing for limits on screen time in the classroom, Vermont state Rep. Rob Hunter, a Democrat, wants to make it easier for them to opt their children out of using laptops and iPads. He co-sponsored legislation this year…
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United Kingdom

Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses

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BBC News Education 1d ago policy
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It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
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United States

Walla Walla Community College board votes to close satellite campus

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Higher Ed Dive 1d ago higher-ed
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Even as they prepare to shutter the Clarkston, Washington, location, officials are exploring alternative funding to keep a physical presence in the area.
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Anna Maria College flagged as closure risk by state

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Higher Ed Dive 1d ago higher-ed
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Massachusetts’ higher education department said it can’t confirm the institution “has sufficient resources to be able to sustain operations at current levels.”
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AI is remaking the workforce. How can colleges ensure students thrive?

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Higher Ed Dive 1d ago higher-ed
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Skills training and public-private partnerships are key in a rapidly changing job landscape, higher ed leaders said this week at the annual ASU+GSV Summit.
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United States

5 ways schools can reduce chronic absenteeism and boost student engagement

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K-12 Dive 1d ago higher-ed
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Culturally relevant teaching and strong family connections are two ways schools are increasing attendance, says a University of Oregon report.
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United States

Walla Walla Community College board votes to close satellite campus

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Education Dive 1d ago General
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Even as they prepare to shutter the Clarkston, Washington, location, officials are exploring alternative funding to keep a physical presence in the area.
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Anna Maria College flagged as closure risk by state

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Education Dive 1d ago General
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Massachusetts’ higher education department said it can’t confirm the institution “has sufficient resources to be able to sustain operations at current levels.”
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AI is remaking the workforce. How can colleges ensure students thrive?

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Education Dive 1d ago higher-ed
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Skills training and public-private partnerships are key in a rapidly changing job landscape, higher ed leaders said this week at the annual ASU+GSV Summit.
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Filmmaker Ken Burns on the planned closure of his alma mater Hampshire College

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NPR Education 1d ago General
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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to filmmaker Ken Burns, an alumnus of Hampshire College, about the school's plan to permanently close at the end of the fall semester.
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The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide

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BBC News Education 1d ago General
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Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.
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SEND reforms: Where are care-experienced children?

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Special Needs Jungle 1d ago policy
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New article from Special Needs Jungle: It has taken time to work through the government’s SEND reform proposals in detail. As both a parent and foster parent of children with special educational needs and disabilities, I … The post SEND…
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Bell-to-bell cellphone ban recommended by Denver Public Schools committee

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Chalkbeat 1d ago General
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Denver Public Schools could adopt a bell-to-bell cellphone ban if it…
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United States

Voter guide: Here are the Democratic Memphis school board candidates running in District 6

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Chalkbeat 20h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Five candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the District 6 seat on Memphis-Shelby County’s school…
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United States

Memphis board candidate pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge 20 years ago, court records show

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Chalkbeat 21h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. A candidate for the Memphis school board was convicted on a felony drug charge while serving as a city police…
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Indiana to resume child care vouchers after 15-month freeze, but thousands will remain waitlisted

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Chalkbeat 22h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. Indiana will begin offering families help with child care costs again in…
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United States

Cesar Chavez Elementary in Back of the Yards to be renamed — and neighbors can weigh in

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Chalkbeat 22h ago edtech
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Efforts are underway to rename Cesar E. Chavez Multicultural Academic Center, a Back of the Yards elementary school. School officials and the local school council are gathering feedback and suggestions for a new name for Chavez Academic…
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United States

These 4 Detroit district schools are closing. What will happen to their students?

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Chalkbeat 22h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. One yellow bus dropped off several students outside of J.E. Clark Preparatory Academy early Thursday in the…
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United Kingdom

Don’t ‘prolong staggered starts’ for reception pupils, schools told

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Schools Week UK 22h ago policy
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New advice on 'getting children ready for reception' as ministers aim for 75 per cent readiness target The post Don’t ‘prolong staggered starts’ for reception pupils, schools told first appeared on Schools Week .
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‘Heartbreaking’: How colleges are forced to turn away students as demand outstrips space

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FE Week 22h ago higher-ed
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This article is available for members only. Subscribe for unlimited access to FE Week.
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United Kingdom

Death sentence for jails’ work-programme expansion

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FE Week 22h ago policy
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This article is available for members only. Subscribe for unlimited access to FE Week.
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United Kingdom

Child poverty strategy ignores schools as ‘central partner’, says Teach First

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Schools Week UK 22h ago policy
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United Kingdom

CEO faces ruin after fighting directors’ bonus plan

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FE Week 22h ago policy
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Court lands sacked boss with costs bill following his defence of non-profit business The post CEO faces ruin after fighting directors’ bonus plan first appeared on FE Week .
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United Kingdom

Teachers’ pensions delays ‘unacceptable’, says minister

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Schools Week UK 22h ago policy
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Georgia Gould insists government is 'putting more resources in to support it' as tens of thousands face anxious wait The post Teachers’ pensions delays ‘unacceptable’, says minister first…
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United Kingdom

Don’t scrap industry-prized diploma, pleads BRIT School boss

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Schools Week UK 22h ago policy
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United Kingdom

Trust that ploughed reserves into school improvement slips £3.4m into deficit

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Schools Week UK 22h ago policy
Summary
This article is available for members only. Subscribe for unlimited access to Schools Week.
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United Kingdom

Academy bosses’ salaries are on the way up, but women are missing out at the top

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Schools Week UK 22h ago policy
Summary
This article is available for members only. Subscribe for unlimited access to Schools Week.
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United States

OCR investigating Texas district’s plan to move special education class

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K-12 Dive 23h ago policy
Summary
OCR will look into whether the New Home Independent School District violated Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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United States

Opinion: Latin is Not Dead Yet. Here’s How We Keep It Alive

policy
The 74 Million 1d ago policy
Summary
In November 2025, Pope Leo XIV signed new regulations for the Roman Curia stating that institutions “shall ordinarily draw up their acts in Latin or in another language ” — a quiet but symbolically significant retreat from Latin’s…
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United Kingdom

Sharp fall in number of children entering reception classes in London

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The Guardian Education 1d ago curriculum
Summary
Capital’s schools hardest hit in England and Wales by rising housing costs and falling birthrate, with further falls predicted in coming years Schools in London continue to be hardest hit by housing costs and the falling birthrate. Further…
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United States

Where is NYC’s 2026-27 public school calendar? Kamar Samuels says it’s coming next week.

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Chalkbeat 1d ago edtech
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Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. New York City public school parents and educators eagerly awaiting to know next year’s first day of school…
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United States

Tennessee to expand voucher program to 35,000 students in second year

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Chalkbeat 1d ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Tennessee will expand its universal voucher program to 35,000 students next school year despite bipartisan…
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United States

Denver school board resurrects proposed policy on what to do with empty school buildings

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Chalkbeat 1d ago policy
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. The Denver school board is once again considering a proposed policy on…
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United States

States Change Custody Laws to Keep Kids of Detained Immigrants Out of Foster Care

policy
The 74 Million 1d ago policy
Summary
This article was originally published in KFF Health News. As immigration authorities carry out what President Donald Trump has promised will be the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history, several states are passing laws to keep…
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United States

Cómo los estudiantes del East Ward de Newark aprenden en edificios con décadas de deterioro

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Chalkbeat 1d ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Read this story in English . Gabrielly Ferreira recuerda cómo fue pasar el kindergarten hasta el octavo…
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NBFCs – bridging the funding gap for students in the Indian lending industry

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The PIE News 1d ago policy
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NBFCs are leaving an increasingly perceptible mark on India’s lending landscape, keeping pace with the country’s evolving regulations and catering to a wider segment of borrowers. By combining technology-forward frameworks with…
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United States

Early intervention services for young children boost later test scores

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The Hechinger Report 1d ago research
Summary
A first-of-its-kind study has found that early intervention services — which can include occupational, physical and speech therapies, among others — improve children’s test scores, even years down the road. The study, conducted jointly by…
Read Story
United States

Opinion: Rebuilding the Black Teacher Pipeline, for the Benefit of All Students

policy
The 74 Million 1d ago policy
Summary
Across Pennsylvania, districts are struggling to recruit, prepare and retain Black teachers, who make up just 3.7% of the commonwealth’s educator workforce . This gap reflects an educator pipeline that has not kept pace with a student…
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United States

‘It’s enough already’: Newark lawmaker pushes back on GOP scrutiny

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Chalkbeat 1d ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. New Jersey’s fiercest budget debate this year is over education spending — and Newark is at the center of…
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United States

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Is Harming Young Children and Their Caregivers

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The 74 Million 1d ago international
Summary
Children and staff at Second Street Youth Center in Plainfield, New Jersey, are well-acquainted with lockdown drills in the event of a fire or an active shooter. More recently, though, the preschool decided to establish protocols for…
Read Story
United Kingdom

How will attitudes change if students like me aren’t taught the truth about British colonial history? | Astrid Barltrop

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The Guardian Education 1d ago curriculum
Summary
The skewed perspectives in my A-level curriculum are staggering. Until that changes, harmful ideas about race and migration will live on Astrid Barltrop is the winner of the The Guardian Foundation’s 2026 Emerging Voices award (16-18…
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United States

Beyond the SHSAT: The invite-only public school admissions test nobody talks about

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Chalkbeat 1d ago higher-ed
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. With an acceptance rate below 10%, Hunter College High School is one of the most competitive public high…
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United Kingdom

Nine universities launch legal action against government over student loan error

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The Independent Education 1d ago higher-ed
Summary
The universities have condemned the ‘abrupt’ decision to make students repay maintenance loans
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United States

Parents, Schools Clash Over Movement to Abolish Screens

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The 74 Million 1d ago policy
Summary
With more parents pushing for limits on screen time in the classroom, Vermont state Rep. Rob Hunter, a Democrat, wants to make it easier for them to opt their children out of using laptops and iPads. He co-sponsored legislation this year…
Read Story
United Kingdom

Things can't go on like this with online safety, Starmer tells tech bosses

policy
BBC News Education 1d ago policy
Summary
It comes as the government continues to consult on whether to ban under-16s from social media in the UK.
Read Story
United States

Walla Walla Community College board votes to close satellite campus

higher-ed
Higher Ed Dive 1d ago higher-ed
Summary
Even as they prepare to shutter the Clarkston, Washington, location, officials are exploring alternative funding to keep a physical presence in the area.
Read Story
United States

Anna Maria College flagged as closure risk by state

higher-ed
Higher Ed Dive 1d ago higher-ed
Summary
Massachusetts’ higher education department said it can’t confirm the institution “has sufficient resources to be able to sustain operations at current levels.”
Read Story
United States

AI is remaking the workforce. How can colleges ensure students thrive?

edtech
Higher Ed Dive 1d ago edtech
Summary
Skills training and public-private partnerships are key in a rapidly changing job landscape, higher ed leaders said this week at the annual ASU+GSV Summit.
Read Story
United States

Filmmaker Ken Burns on the planned closure of his alma mater Hampshire College

policy
NPR Education 1d ago policy
Summary
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to filmmaker Ken Burns, an alumnus of Hampshire College, about the school's plan to permanently close at the end of the fall semester.
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United Kingdom

Exam board fined after A-level and AS-level students issued wrong grades

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The Independent Education 1d ago curriculum
Summary
Ofqual said the exam board failed to ensure paper content was fit for purpose
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United Kingdom

The city where primary school places come with a toilet-training guide

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BBC News Education 1d ago policy
Summary
Teachers say more children are starting school without skills like basic communication and potty training.
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United Kingdom

SEND reforms: Where are care-experienced children?

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Special Needs Jungle 1d ago policy
Summary
New article from Special Needs Jungle: It has taken time to work through the government’s SEND reform proposals in detail. As both a parent and foster parent of children with special educational needs and disabilities, I … The post SEND…
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United States

Bell-to-bell cellphone ban recommended by Denver Public Schools committee

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Chalkbeat 1d ago policy
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Denver Public Schools could adopt a bell-to-bell cellphone ban if it…
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United States

‘Why wait?’ This South Bronx middle school is bringing internships to 12-year-olds

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Chalkbeat 1d ago policy
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Inside the Capitol in Albany, Shaila Colon sat with four of her classmates, preparing to present legislation…
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United Kingdom

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

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BBC News Education 1d ago higher-ed
Summary
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.
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United Kingdom

Impact in business schools reflects leadership choices about what is noticed, supported and legitimised

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Wonkhe 1d ago policy
Summary
Kashan Pirzada explains how leadership systems which prioritise immediate and countable outputs may generate short-term activity without longer-term impact
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United Kingdom

English councils need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists, says report

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The Guardian Education 1d ago policy
Summary
Rising demand from children with special needs means the £140m required could come from government grants Councils in England need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists at a cost of £140m to meet demand from children with special…
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United Kingdom

Teacher Recruitment and Retention in 2026

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Teacher Tapp Blog 1d ago policy
Summary
If your staffroom feels a bit quieter on the recruitment front this year, you’re not imagining it. Job ads for secondary teaching posts are at their lowest level in nine years of data — down 32% on last year and 46% below pre-pandemic…
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‘Why wait?’ This South Bronx middle school is bringing internships to 12-year-olds

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Chalkbeat 1d ago General
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Inside the Capitol in Albany, Shaila Colon sat with four of her classmates, preparing to present legislation…
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United Kingdom

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

higher-ed
BBC News Education 1d ago higher-ed
Summary
About 22,000 students in England were told they were given loans by mistake and must immediately pay the money back.
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United Kingdom

English councils need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists, says report

policy
The Guardian Education 1d ago policy
Summary
Rising demand from children with special needs means the £140m required could come from government grants Councils in England need to hire 1,400 more educational psychologists at a cost of £140m to meet demand from children with special…
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Colorado’s promising universal FAFSA completion policies

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Chalkbeat 1d ago General
Summary
Colorado lawmakers used a portion of the state’s pandemic relief funds to pilot federal student aid form completion programs in 11 high schools in six districts. Fund My Future, which has federal funding through June, requires students to…
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Newark gave 16-and 17-year-olds the right to vote two years ago. They are still learning their power.

News
Chalkbeat 1d ago General
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Judah Ancion, a 16-year-old junior at Essex County’s Donald M. Payne School of Technology, found out he…
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Detroit district to accelerate closure of four small schools amid financial constraints

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Chalkbeat 1d ago policy
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit school district will close four schools at the end of this school year, officials confirmed…
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United States

These 4 tips are key for navigating new tech in schools

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K-12 Dive 1d ago General
Summary
From approaching change as a grieving process to building in time for training, two district technology pros share strategies at CoSN’s annual conference.
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Philly mayor now says proposed Uber tax could save all school-based jobs on the chopping block

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Chalkbeat 2d ago General
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Superintendent Tony Watlington say they’ve found a way to save all the school-based staff the…
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United States

Texas Gives First OK to Required Reading List With Bible Material

News
The 74 Million 2d ago General
Summary
This article was originally published in The Texas Tribune. The Texas State Board of Education gave preliminary approval Friday to a mandatory list of books that all public schools will teach starting in 2030, paring down an earlier…
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United States

Should the Bible be part of public school curriculum? The momentum is building.

policy
K-12 Dive 2d ago policy
Summary
A push for Bible instruction may become the next wave of curriculum policies sweeping through the nation, as more states consider such legislation.
Read Story
United States

Do screens, scheduled activities crowd out imaginative play?

News
K-12 Dive 2d ago General
Summary
Experts caution that screens can disrupt children's social development, but also point to ways technology can enhance imagination.
Read Story
United States

Illinois education officials vote to overhaul accountability for schools

News
Chalkbeat 2d ago General
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. The Illinois State Board of Education unanimously approved an overhaul to its system for deciding how well schools across the…
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Education Department dissolving federal office serving English learners

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Chalkbeat 2d ago General
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. The Education Department plans to dissolve the office that supports the country’s 5 million English learners. The move comes as the…
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OPINION: Tenure is under attack nationwide, threatening academic freedom and sending chills to faculty

higher-ed
The Hechinger Report 2d ago higher-ed
Summary
Academic freedom is not a gift. It is a structure long protected by tenure, a contract with no expiration date that guarantees procedural protections to faculty. Tenure has granted faculty at U.S. colleges and universities the rights to…
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Opinion: Threats over DEI Weaken Local School Leaders McMahon Says She Wants to Empower

policy
The 74 Million 2d ago policy
Summary
Late last month, Education Secretary Linda McMahon celebrated what she called the Trump administration’s “unprecedented progress in reducing the federal education footprint” and “giving education back to the states” as she announced that…
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Child Advocate Envisions ‘Game-Changing’ Windfall From Social Media Settlements

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The 74 Million 2d ago General
Summary
A tidal wave of litigation aimed at social media platforms is drawing comparisons to the tobacco and opioid cases of recent decades, with observers predicting the companies that operate sites like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok could soon…
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South Korea

South Korea’s 310k int’l student surge brings sustainability into focus

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The PIE News 2d ago policy
Summary
According to the latest data from the Korean Immigration Service under the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), South Korea hosted 314,397 international students as of February, including 238,905 in higher education institutions, 75,033 on Korean…
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United States

Opinion: Empowering Student Voice In New York City Starts With a Vote

policy
The 74 Million 2d ago policy
Summary
Lawmakers in the New York Senate and Assembly are considering a bill that would empower New York City high school students. It doesn’t have a catchy name, nor has it attracted much debate and attention surrounding it. It doesn’t call for a…
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Early voting is underway for Memphis’ first partisan school board primary

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Chalkbeat 2d ago General
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis voters begin choosing today among 15 Democratic candidates vying for four open school board seats in…
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United Kingdom

Sri Lankan student could be deported from UK after one-day student fee delay

higher-ed
The Guardian Education 2d ago higher-ed
Summary
Coventry University reported Navodya De Silva, 25, to Home Office after £8,000 arrived late, causing termination of visa A Sri Lankan university student says her life has been ruined because a one-day delay in paying her tuition fees led…
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The Graduation Gap: When Students Earn a High School Diploma But Still Can’t Do Math

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The 74 Million 2d ago General
Summary
Congratulations! High school graduation rates in your state are hitting all-time highs! But before you crack open the champagne, you should know that only a small fraction of those students can do high school-level math. Those graduates…
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United Kingdom

UK parents: have you considered switching your children from school dinners to packed lunches?

policy
The Guardian Education 2d ago policy
Summary
We would like to hear parents’ views on their children’s school meals The government is to announce an overhaul to school food standards in England that will lead to dishes such as fish and chips and steamed sponges being banned . The new…
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Colorado’s Small Rural Districts: A Potent Source of Education and Community

News
Ed Next 2d ago General
Summary
In the small town of Walden, in a high mountain park in northcentral Colorado, Superintendent Amy Ward knows her families. She knows that 64 percent of children in Jackson County live below the poverty line. She knows which ones go home to…
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Syracuse University offers early retirement to 175 faculty

higher-ed
Higher Ed Dive 2d ago higher-ed
Summary
The buyouts come amid a plan to cut scores of low-enrollment academic programs to refocus the private nonprofit’s offerings.
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‘There is no silver bullet’: How 2 colleges use AI to support nontraditional learners

higher-ed
Higher Ed Dive 2d ago higher-ed
Summary
Artificial intelligence can help bridge gaps for students, but it isn't as simple as buying a bunch of products, college leaders said at the ASU+GSV Summit.
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United States

Inside Trump’s 3.5% budget boost for special education

policy
K-12 Dive 2d ago policy
Summary
The FY27 budget proposal, however, would make changes that have advocates concerned about accountability and federal supports.
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Syracuse University offers early retirement to 175 faculty

higher-ed
Education Dive 2d ago higher-ed
Summary
The buyouts come amid a plan to cut scores of low-enrollment academic programs to refocus the private nonprofit’s offerings.
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‘There is no silver bullet’: How 2 colleges use AI to support nontraditional learners

News
Education Dive 2d ago General
Summary
Artificial intelligence can help bridge gaps for students, but it isn't as simple as buying a bunch of products, college leaders said at the ASU+GSV Summit.
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The SEND reform reality check: Why experts’ and policymakers’ concerns are growing under scrutiny

policy
Special Needs Jungle 2d ago policy
Summary
New article from Special Needs Jungle: SEND has been in the spotlight in Parliament once again this week. The Education Select Committee spent Tuesday morning having a look at the Government’s proposed SEND reforms in order … The post The…
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United States

Colorado’s promising universal FAFSA completion policies

policy
Chalkbeat 1d ago policy
Summary
Colorado lawmakers used a portion of the state’s pandemic relief funds to pilot federal student aid form completion programs in 11 high schools in six districts. Fund My Future, which has federal funding through June, requires students to…
Read Story
United States

Newark gave 16-and 17-year-olds the right to vote two years ago. They are still learning their power.

edtech
Chalkbeat 1d ago edtech
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Judah Ancion, a 16-year-old junior at Essex County’s Donald M. Payne School of Technology, found out he…
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United States

Detroit district to accelerate closure of four small schools amid financial constraints

policy
Chalkbeat 1d ago policy
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit school district will close four schools at the end of this school year, officials confirmed…
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United States

These 4 tips are key for navigating new tech in schools

edtech
K-12 Dive 1d ago edtech
Summary
From approaching change as a grieving process to building in time for training, two district technology pros share strategies at CoSN’s annual conference.
Read Story
United States

Philly mayor now says proposed Uber tax could save all school-based jobs on the chopping block

policy
Chalkbeat 1d ago policy
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Superintendent Tony Watlington say they’ve found a way to save all the school-based staff the…
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United States

Texas Gives First OK to Required Reading List With Bible Material

curriculum
The 74 Million 2d ago curriculum
Summary
This article was originally published in The Texas Tribune. The Texas State Board of Education gave preliminary approval Friday to a mandatory list of books that all public schools will teach starting in 2030, paring down an earlier…
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United States

Should the Bible be part of public school curriculum? The momentum is building.

curriculum
K-12 Dive 2d ago curriculum
Summary
A push for Bible instruction may become the next wave of curriculum policies sweeping through the nation, as more states consider such legislation.
Read Story
United States

Do screens, scheduled activities crowd out imaginative play?

edtech
K-12 Dive 2d ago edtech
Summary
Experts caution that screens can disrupt children's social development, but also point to ways technology can enhance imagination.
Read Story
United States

Illinois education officials vote to overhaul accountability for schools

policy
Chalkbeat 2d ago policy
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. The Illinois State Board of Education unanimously approved an overhaul to its system for deciding how well schools across the…
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United States

Education Department dissolving federal office serving English learners

policy
Chalkbeat 2d ago policy
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. The Education Department plans to dissolve the office that supports the country’s 5 million English learners. The move comes as the…
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United States

OPINION: Tenure is under attack nationwide, threatening academic freedom and sending chills to faculty

higher-ed
The Hechinger Report 2d ago higher-ed
Summary
Academic freedom is not a gift. It is a structure long protected by tenure, a contract with no expiration date that guarantees procedural protections to faculty. Tenure has granted faculty at U.S. colleges and universities the rights to…
Read Story
United States

Opinion: Threats over DEI Weaken Local School Leaders McMahon Says She Wants to Empower

policy
The 74 Million 2d ago policy
Summary
Late last month, Education Secretary Linda McMahon celebrated what she called the Trump administration’s “unprecedented progress in reducing the federal education footprint” and “giving education back to the states” as she announced that…
Read Story
United Kingdom

British Council set to become National Agency for Erasmus+

policy
The PIE News 2d ago policy
Summary
Following December’s announcement of the UK rejoining Erasmus+ in 2027, today EU and UK policymakers legally formalised the deal under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Alongside welcoming the UK back into the scheme six years…
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United States

Child Advocate Envisions ‘Game-Changing’ Windfall From Social Media Settlements

policy
The 74 Million 2d ago policy
Summary
A tidal wave of litigation aimed at social media platforms is drawing comparisons to the tobacco and opioid cases of recent decades, with observers predicting the companies that operate sites like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok could soon…
Read Story
United States

Opinion: Empowering Student Voice In New York City Starts With a Vote

policy
The 74 Million 2d ago policy
Summary
Lawmakers in the New York Senate and Assembly are considering a bill that would empower New York City high school students. It doesn’t have a catchy name, nor has it attracted much debate and attention surrounding it. It doesn’t call for a…
Read Story
United States

Early voting is underway for Memphis’ first partisan school board primary

policy
Chalkbeat 2d ago policy
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Memphis voters begin choosing today among 15 Democratic candidates vying for four open school board seats in…
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United Kingdom

Sri Lankan student could be deported from UK after one-day student fee delay

higher-ed
The Guardian Education 2d ago higher-ed
Summary
Coventry University reported Navodya De Silva, 25, to Home Office after £8,000 arrived late, causing termination of visa A Sri Lankan university student says her life has been ruined because a one-day delay in paying her tuition fees led…
Read Story
United States

The Graduation Gap: When Students Earn a High School Diploma But Still Can’t Do Math

policy
The 74 Million 2d ago policy
Summary
Congratulations! High school graduation rates in your state are hitting all-time highs! But before you crack open the champagne, you should know that only a small fraction of those students can do high school-level math. Those graduates…
Read Story
United Kingdom

UK parents: have you considered switching your children from school dinners to packed lunches?

policy
The Guardian Education 2d ago policy
Summary
We would like to hear parents’ views on their children’s school meals The government is to announce an overhaul to school food standards in England that will lead to dishes such as fish and chips and steamed sponges being banned . The new…
Read Story
United States

Colorado’s Small Rural Districts: A Potent Source of Education and Community

policy
Ed Next 2d ago policy
Summary
In the small town of Walden, in a high mountain park in northcentral Colorado, Superintendent Amy Ward knows her families. She knows that 64 percent of children in Jackson County live below the poverty line. She knows which ones go home to…
Read Story
United States

Syracuse University offers early retirement to 175 faculty

higher-ed
Higher Ed Dive 2d ago higher-ed
Summary
The buyouts come amid a plan to cut scores of low-enrollment academic programs to refocus the private nonprofit’s offerings.
Read Story
United States

‘There is no silver bullet’: How 2 colleges use AI to support nontraditional learners

edtech
Higher Ed Dive 2d ago edtech
Summary
Artificial intelligence can help bridge gaps for students, but it isn't as simple as buying a bunch of products, college leaders said at the ASU+GSV Summit.
Read Story
United States

Inside Trump’s 3.5% budget boost for special education

policy
K-12 Dive 2d ago policy
Summary
The FY27 budget proposal, however, would make changes that have advocates concerned about accountability and federal supports.
Read Story
United States

More California 4-Year-Olds Are in Publicly Funded Preschool Than Ever

policy
EdSurge Tech 2d ago policy
Summary
When it comes to universal pre-kindergarten, California has made significant progress — 62 percent of 4-year-olds were enrolled in publicly funded early childhood programs in 2024–25, up from 42% in 2019–20, according to a new Learning…
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United Kingdom

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is not just a funding reform. It is a pedagogical challenge

policy
HEPI Blog 2d ago policy
Summary
This blog was kindly authored by Professor Harriet Dunbar-Morris, Professor of Higher Education, Visiting Fellow at Oxford Lifelong Learning, University of Oxford . As the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) moves closer to implementation,…
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United Kingdom

The SEND reform reality check: Why experts’ and policymakers’ concerns are growing under scrutiny

policy
Special Needs Jungle 2d ago policy
Summary
New article from Special Needs Jungle: SEND has been in the spotlight in Parliament once again this week. The Education Select Committee spent Tuesday morning having a look at the Government’s proposed SEND reforms in order … The post The…
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United States

Colorado pays generously for homeschool enrichment. Funding cuts and stricter rules may be coming.

policy
Chalkbeat 2d ago policy
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. For years, thousands of Colorado homeschoolers have taken publicly funded…
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Colorado pays generously for homeschool enrichment. Funding cuts and stricter rules may be coming.

News
Chalkbeat 2d ago General
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. For years, thousands of Colorado homeschoolers have taken publicly funded…
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‘An incalculable loss’: Hampshire College to close doors after fall semester

News
The Guardian Education 2d ago General
Summary
Massachusetts liberal arts college laments ‘heartbreaking reality’ and says financial pressures to blame A Massachusetts liberal arts college is set to close permanently due to low enrollment and financial problems. The board of trustees…
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IPEC just met for the first time. Here’s what the new Indianapolis schools board discussed.

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Chalkbeat 2d ago General
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. The new governing body for Indianapolis schools met for the first time…
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Canada

Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?

News
BBC News Education 2d ago General
Summary
Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.
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Will bipartisan education reform make a comeback? 3 reasons it could — and 3 obstacles

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Chalkbeat 2d ago General
Summary
Chalkbeat Ideas is a new section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. These days there’s a new energy around an old idea: bipartisan school…
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Hampshire College to close after years-long turnaround effort comes up short

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Higher Ed Dive 2d ago higher-ed
Summary
The private institution in Massachusetts faced a heavy debt burden, persistent deficits, sputtering enrollment, possible accreditation loss and other challenges.
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Hampshire College to close after years-long turnaround effort comes up short

News
Education Dive 2d ago General
Summary
The private institution in Massachusetts faced a heavy debt burden, persistent deficits, sputtering enrollment, possible accreditation loss and other challenges.
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United States

The Education Department released new priorities for key programs. Here’s what to know.

curriculum
K-12 Dive 2d ago curriculum
Summary
The agency is showing an increased interest in allocating resources to career and workforce readiness, educator training, literacy and artificial intelligence.
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How this Detroit teacher uses an outdoor garden to turn students on to healthy eating

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Chalkbeat 3d ago General
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Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free monthly newsletter How I Teach to get inspiration, news, and advice for — and from — educators. “I don’t eat that,” are the famous last words teacher Shirley Brezzell hears from her fifth graders when she…
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This first-year Newark teacher builds a sense of belonging for students with disabilities

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Chalkbeat 3d ago General
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Alex Richardson always knew she wanted to help people; she just needed to find the right way to do it.…
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United Kingdom

Reeves condemns Trump’s decision to launch war against Iran as ‘folly’– as it happened

higher-ed
The Guardian Education 3d ago higher-ed
Summary
Chancellor ‘frustrated and angry’ at the effect on UK firms and families and says US went into war without a clear exit plan Q: Why are you calling for an inquiry into Nigel Farage’s investment in a bitcoin firm ? Davey said that, in…
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L.A. District Reaches Tentative Agreements With 3 Unions, Avoids Historic Strike

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The 74 Million 3d ago General
Summary
Class is in session for roughly 400,000 Los Angeles Unified students after a historic three-union strike involving 70,000 teachers, administrators and school support staff was averted early Tuesday morning. The Los Angeles Unified School…
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Knowledge is No Longer Enough: Why Experience and Wisdom are Education’s New Priorities

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Getting Smart 3d ago General
Summary
AI is overriding education. This technology boasts massive opportunity, allowing for powerful learning experiences (experiential and project-based) to be ungraded while still showcasing rigor, growth and capability, along with an infinite…
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United States

How to make NYC’s high school process fairer? Add support and simplify, advocates argue.

News
Chalkbeat 3d ago General
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Debates over how to make New York City’s high school admissions system fairer have often focused on the…
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Voter guide: Here are the Democratic Memphis school board candidates running in District 8

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Chalkbeat 3d ago General
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Two Democratic candidates will compete for the Memphis school board District 8 nomination in the first district…
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Voter guide: Here are the Memphis school board candidates running in District 9

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Chalkbeat 3d ago General
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The five candidates running for Memphis’ District 9 school board seat range from a longtime incumbent and…
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Voter guide: Here are the Memphis school board candidates running in District 1

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Chalkbeat 3d ago General
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The three candidates running to represent District 1 on the Memphis school board have deep ties to the school…
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Opinion: Why Colleges, School Districts and Hospitals Are Closing On-Site Child Care

higher-ed
The 74 Million 3d ago higher-ed
Summary
In February, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) announced it would shutter its on-campus child care center, which has operated for nearly 40 years, at the end of the spring semester.The decision caused a weeks-long uproar on campus,…
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Five Things to Know About the New Khan TED Institute

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The 74 Million 3d ago General
Summary
Three well-known but very different names in nonprofit education say they’re coming together Tuesday to launch an improbable enterprise: a new, AI-focused college, designed for a world in which artificial intelligence is reshaping what…
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Opinion: America Has a Million Untapped Tutors. Here’s How to Activate Them

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The 74 Million 3d ago research
Summary
There are more than 12 million elementary and middle school students from low-income families who are below grade level in reading or math, our analysis shows. Yet school districts across the country are cutting their tutoring programs —…
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United States

Trump termination of civil rights agreements could chill student complaints and confuse schools

policy
Chalkbeat 3d ago policy
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. When the Delaware Valley School District board voted unanimously last month to reverse policies protecting transgender students that…
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Why This Connecticut District’s Reading Scores Are Outstripping Expectations

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The 74 Million 3d ago General
Summary
At John Barry Elementary School, the veteran third-grade teaching team laughed and cried when they talked about their long journey together. It started 12 years ago when Emily Angiletta, Stephanie Timek and Emily Silluzio were first time…
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United Kingdom

The myth of STEM only growth holds back the UK

policy
LSE Education Blog 3d ago policy
Summary
An increasingly common view in government holds that STEM subjects alone drive growth. Geoff Mulgan argues such positions are fundamentally blind to the value of social sciences and humanities, even … Continued The post The myth of STEM…
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The Battle Hymn of the Refugee Teacher

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Ed Next 3d ago General
Summary
Citing dissatisfaction with the professional and pedagogical conditions at their district schools, some public school teachers are lighting out for the territory of classical private and charter schools to regain their footing. Chris…
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Donations to colleges hold steady amid higher ed disruption

higher-ed
Higher Ed Dive 3d ago higher-ed
Summary
The growth reflects the “continued trust that donors place in educational institutions,” the Council for Advancement and Support of Education said.
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United States

Layoffs, hiring freezes pick up in districts amid declining enrollment

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K-12 Dive 3d ago General
Summary
From Boston to San Francisco, districts are planning for sweeping staff reductions as superintendents face tightening budgets.
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Donations to colleges hold steady amid higher ed disruption

higher-ed
Education Dive 3d ago higher-ed
Summary
The growth reflects the “continued trust that donors place in educational institutions,” the Council for Advancement and Support of Education said.
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India

Why India’s Infosys has a university of its own

higher-ed
The Hechinger Report 3d ago higher-ed
Summary
MYSORE, India — Employers around the world share a familiar complaint: Universities often don’t prepare students for fast-changing job demands. Too many new graduates need extra preparation before they’re workforce-ready. In India, rather…
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Tennessee House passes voucher expansion plan in tight vote

policy
Chalkbeat 3d ago policy
Summary
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The Tennessee House passed legislation to expand the state’s voucher program to 35,000 seats next fall despite…
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United Kingdom

‘An incalculable loss’: Hampshire College to close doors after fall semester

policy
The Guardian Education 2d ago policy
Summary
Massachusetts liberal arts college laments ‘heartbreaking reality’ and says financial pressures to blame A Massachusetts liberal arts college is set to close permanently due to low enrollment and financial problems. The board of trustees…
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IPEC just met for the first time. Here’s what the new Indianapolis schools board discussed.

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Chalkbeat 2d ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. The new governing body for Indianapolis schools met for the first time…
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Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?

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BBC News Education 2d ago international
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Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.
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Will bipartisan education reform make a comeback? 3 reasons it could — and 3 obstacles

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Chalkbeat 2d ago policy
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Chalkbeat Ideas is a new section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. Sign up for the Ideas newsletter to follow our work. These days there’s a new energy around an old idea: bipartisan school…
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Hampshire College to close after years-long turnaround effort comes up short

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Higher Ed Dive 2d ago policy
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The private institution in Massachusetts faced a heavy debt burden, persistent deficits, sputtering enrollment, possible accreditation loss and other challenges.
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The Education Department released new priorities for key programs. Here’s what to know.

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K-12 Dive 2d ago edtech
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The agency is showing an increased interest in allocating resources to career and workforce readiness, educator training, literacy and artificial intelligence.
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How this Detroit teacher uses an outdoor garden to turn students on to healthy eating

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Chalkbeat 3d ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free monthly newsletter How I Teach to get inspiration, news, and advice for — and from — educators. “I don’t eat that,” are the famous last words teacher Shirley Brezzell hears from her fifth graders when she…
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This first-year Newark teacher builds a sense of belonging for students with disabilities

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Chalkbeat 3d ago edtech
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. Alex Richardson always knew she wanted to help people; she just needed to find the right way to do it.…
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Reeves condemns Trump’s decision to launch war against Iran as ‘folly’– as it happened

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The Guardian Education 3d ago edtech
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Chancellor ‘frustrated and angry’ at the effect on UK firms and families and says US went into war without a clear exit plan Q: Why are you calling for an inquiry into Nigel Farage’s investment in a bitcoin firm ? Davey said that, in…
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