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August 8, 2026 - 12:39
AI can tutor students – with a teacher’s help, says Khan Academy founderSal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, believes artificial intelligence has real potential to transform how students learn, though he admits the road has been bumpier than he first imagined. In...
August 7, 2026 - 20:23
More than $50,000 awarded to Ohio financial literacy education organizationsFive organizations across Ohio are sharing in a total of $53,150 in new grant funding, all of it aimed at boosting financial literacy programs for residents. The money is meant to help expand hands...
August 7, 2026 - 10:57
Nebraska education department to evaluate open positions after Pillen calls for budget reductionsThe Nebraska Department of Education is taking a hard look at its current job openings as it works to trim expenses following a directive from Governor Jim Pillen. In a memo sent out in July, the...
August 6, 2026 - 21:53
Marine Corps will hold AI ‘hackathon’ to prototype tools for training, educationThe Marine Corps is set to run a hackathon this September, bringing together developers and military experts to prototype artificial intelligence tools aimed at training, education, and...
August 6, 2026 - 07:30
UWF forms AI task force as educators balance learning tools with cheating concernsPENSACOLA, Fla. -- Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the college experience, forcing administrators to rethink how students learn and how they are graded. In response, the University of...
August 5, 2026 - 21:19
FirstHome IQ relaunches homebuyer education platform to tackle consumer questionsThe nonprofit housing group FirstHome IQ has rolled out a redesigned version of its homebuyer education hub, aiming to clear up the confusion that keeps many renters stuck on the sidelines. The...
August 5, 2026 - 06:57
Why a unity lens is crucial in higher educationColleges and universities often talk about their mission in fragments. One department focuses on research output, another on community outreach, and another purely on classroom instruction. But...
August 4, 2026 - 18:50
New director sees continuing education as a pathway for learners at every stagePenn State Lehigh Valley is stepping up its commitment to lifelong learning with a wider range of continuing education programs, covering everything from creative arts and personal enrichment to...
August 4, 2026 - 01:42
LCSD1 approves new special education, architectural service contracts MondayCHEYENNE, Wyo. - The Laramie County School District 1 board of trustees handled a slate of routine but necessary business during its second-to-last meeting of the summer on Monday evening. Among...
August 3, 2026 - 21:52
MCMUA awards grants for waste reduction, recycling and community educationMORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority has announced the recipients of its latest round of mini grants, handing out five awards of $1,500 each to local towns. The...
August 3, 2026 - 06:37
Stepping Out For Education Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting Lake County StudentsThe Education Foundation of Lake County celebrated a significant milestone recently with the 20th anniversary of its signature fundraiser, Stepping Out for Education. The event brought together...
August 2, 2026 - 22:52
Creative vision expands as entrepreneur launches nonprofit to make arts education more accessibleWhat started over ten years ago as voice lessons taught from a home office, using a pawn shop piano and a karaoke machine, has quietly grown into something much larger. That modest beginning has...
August 2, 2026 - 01:40
From new security drones to space education, here’s what’s new in Broward schoolsBroward County public schools are moving ahead with a slate of new initiatives this year, even as the district faces tight budgets and falling student numbers. Superintendent Howard Hepburn said...
August 1, 2026 - 06:59
Northwest Educational Service District 189 launches dual credit information databaseNorthwest Educational Service District 189 has introduced a new Regional Career and Technical Education Dual Credit Database this month, designed to make information on college credit opportunities...
July 31, 2026 - 17:50
The $223 Million Bet That Could Rewrite the Future of Higher EducationOld Dominion University is making a bold statement with a new 223 million dollar facility that aims to tear down the walls between technical fields and creative ones. The Engineering and Arts...
July 31, 2026 - 01:08
Laureate Education Q2 Earnings Call HighlightsLaureate Education reported higher enrollments, revenue, and adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter, prompting the company to raise its full-year 2026 outlook. The improved performance was...
July 30, 2026 - 04:31
Milwaukee recruits laid-off CPS teachers as Chicago Board of Education budget vote loomsAs the Chicago Board of Education prepares for a crucial vote on a nearly $10 billion budget this Thursday, the Milwaukee Public Schools district is actively recruiting teachers who have been laid...
July 29, 2026 - 21:33
Lake Washington schools schedule change hits sour note for studentsA schedule shake-up in Lake Washington schools is leaving students and parents frustrated as music programs get squeezed out. The district recently shifted from a seven-period day to a six-period...
July 29, 2026 - 09:59
Second Education Group Backs Elliott For GovernorThe New Hampshire Federation of Teachers has thrown its support behind candidate Elliott in the race for governor, marking the second endorsement from an education-related union in recent weeks....
July 28, 2026 - 18:12
What is the Classic Learning Test, and could Texas incorporate into coTexas higher education officials have indicated they would back the expansion of the Classic Learning Test, or CLT, for use in college admissions across the state. The move could offer an...
July 28, 2026 - 05:00
Sanders appoints Gary Starks to State Board of EducationGovernor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has named Gary Stark to serve on the Arkansas State Board of Education. Stark currently holds the position of senior advisor at the Walton Personal Philanthropy...
July 27, 2026 - 04:07
Week in Insights: Florida Tax Holiday Does Little for EducationThis week, tax policy experts turned their attention to several key developments, including the IRS`s accelerated settlement program, a significant Tax Court ruling on cryptocurrency staking, and a...
July 26, 2026 - 06:43
Essential Tennessee Education Laws for Parents Before School StartsAs the new school year approaches, Tennessee parents should familiarize themselves with key education laws and policies that could impact their children. Understanding these regulations can help...
July 25, 2026 - 22:00
Education Minister of India Steps Down Following Major Youth ProtestsIndia`s education minister resigned Saturday amid a scandal that sparked massive protests across the nation. Hundreds of thousands of young people and students took to the streets, expressing their...
July 25, 2026 - 00:18
The Role of AI in Education: A Question Worth ExploringThe University of Chicago has introduced Claude Enterprise for students and staff to explore the potential of artificial intelligence. However, this initiative raises an important question: what is...
July 24, 2026 - 01:32
Kentucky set to adopt federal education tax credit optionKentucky is moving forward with a federal education tax credit initiative that has drawn sharp criticism from Governor Andy Beshear. The state will participate in a program allowing taxpayers to...
July 23, 2026 - 18:15
Immersive nature-based education sets sail -A new nonprofit on the Vineyard is putting a fresh spin on outdoor education, trading a traditional classroom for the deck of a bluewater sailboat. The Wonder and Wander Collective, a 501(c)(3)...
July 23, 2026 - 09:37
The Learning Curve: Sped Enrollment Increasing More Slowly at Wealthy DistrictsThe number of children identified with disabilities in public schools across the country is climbing, but the growth is not evenly distributed. New data reveals a clear divide: school districts...
July 22, 2026 - 18:09
Education Department investigates ECU medical school admissionsThe U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into East Carolina University`s Brody School of Medicine as part of a nationwide review of alleged discriminatory admissions practices....
July 22, 2026 - 01:41
Whitmer makes ‘science of reading’ training mandatory for Michigan teachersFacing persistently low literacy rates among students, Michigan is overhauling how its teachers are trained to teach reading. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new directive that makes...