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September 4, 2026 - 03:10
Important Changes to Teacher Education and Mentoring ProgramThe upcoming 2026-2027 school year will serve as a transition period for teacher training, as officials roll out a redesigned approach to supporting new educators. The shift moves away from...
September 3, 2026 - 06:16
How Seattle Schools got the deal done to avert a teachers strikeAfter a tense day of bargaining that stretched late into Tuesday night, Seattle Public Schools and the teachers union finally reached a contract agreement, narrowly averting a strike that would...
September 2, 2026 - 17:13
No AI Until High School: NYC Just Drew the Hardest Line in American EducationNew York City has made one of the boldest moves yet in American education by banning generative artificial intelligence for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The new policy, set to...
September 2, 2026 - 08:03
Hundreds rally at Seattle Schools headquarters as deadline for teachers strike approachesAs Seattle children settled in for the night on Tuesday, the question of whether they would wake up to their first day of school remained unanswered. Outside the headquarters of Seattle Public...
September 1, 2026 - 22:06
The Face of the Future of Education: Barbara A. Garza, AESA Prep AcademyBarbara A. Garza, the founder, owner, CEO, and Head of School of AESA Prep Academy in Austin, is celebrating a significant achievement for her institution and the wider AESA International School...
September 1, 2026 - 12:55
Education leaders react to $17B Meta settlementState education officials and lawmakers are reacting to the massive $17 billion settlement reached between Meta Platforms and a bipartisan coalition of 47 state attorneys general. The agreement,...
August 31, 2026 - 17:14
Students see openings to afford short-term job training with Pell grant expansionColleges across the country are lining up to take part in a new federal effort that would let students use Pell Grants for short-term workforce training programs. The initiative, often called...
August 31, 2026 - 09:28
Rethinking AI's Role in the College ClassroomThe conversation around artificial intelligence in higher education often swings between fear and hype. But a more grounded approach is emerging, one that positions AI not as a replacement for...
August 30, 2026 - 23:02
Should Tennessee fully fund special education pre-K programs?A leading advisory group of Tennessee educators is calling on state lawmakers to change how special education prekindergarten is funded, arguing that the current system leaves the state`s youngest...
August 30, 2026 - 08:06
State of Texas: Education Freedom Accounts reshape school enrollmentThe new Education Freedom Account program in Texas is starting to show real effects on where families choose to send their children to school. Just a few months into the rollout, the state is...
August 29, 2026 - 21:02
Hands-on beauty education is becoming a fast track to entrepreneurshipThe personal beauty services market is expanding at a rapid clip, with industry analysts now valuing the global sector at roughly $233.56 billion for 2025. Projections indicate a steady compound...
August 29, 2026 - 02:13
New Ag Career Technical Education Building dedicated at West HighA shower of sparks from an acetylene torch sliced through a steel ribbon on Thursday, marking the official dedication of the new Agriculture Career and Technical Education building at West High....
August 28, 2026 - 02:53
One Tech Tip: How to keep your child’s tablets, laptops from becoming distractions from schoolworkMany schools now hand out laptops and tablets for daily classwork, but when those devices come home, they often turn into gaming consoles or endless video portals. Parents frequently find...
August 27, 2026 - 07:19
‘National Center for STEM Education’ replaces UTeach Institute, expands operationsThe University of Texas at Austin has officially launched the National Center for STEM Education, a new initiative that replaces the long-running UTeach Institute. Announced on August 11, the...
August 26, 2026 - 23:20
Three-year college degrees at Texas universities proposed by AbbottA new proposal from Texas Governor Greg Abbott would let public universities offer bachelor`s degrees that take just three years to complete. The idea is to give students a faster, cheaper route...
August 26, 2026 - 01:00
EdTech Policy Academy | AI and the Future of Education: From Policy to Implementation at ScaleA new initiative is taking shape to help government leaders move beyond the hype and confusion around artificial intelligence in schools. The EdTech Policy Academy has launched a program focused on...
August 25, 2026 - 07:31
Higher Education Takes Center Stage at CSUN Alumni Fireside ChatThe value of a college education took the spotlight during a compelling July gathering hosted by the CSUN Alumni Association. The event, structured as a fireside chat, brought together graduates,...
August 24, 2026 - 23:35
SO Pilipinas Equips More Than 500 Education Leaders to Advance Inclusive Sports Across the PhilippinesSpecial Olympics Pilipinas has hit a significant milestone in its ongoing effort to bring inclusive sports to every corner of the country. The organization recently wrapped up a National Training...
August 24, 2026 - 02:19
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College student awarded scholarship in Automotive TechnologyA University of Hawaiʻi Maui College student has been selected for a major scholarship aimed at supporting future automotive technicians. Robbiel Lyndon Fronda, who is currently enrolled in the...
August 23, 2026 - 09:43
Music Academy of the West Gala Raises Record $1.2M for EducationThe Music Academy of the West`s 2026 Music Note Gala brought in a record-breaking $1.2 million, a sum that will go directly toward scholarships, music education programs, and community access...
August 22, 2026 - 20:30
I.C. school board member Jayne Finch resigns, decries ‘flouting’ of a state budget review committeeIowa City school board member Jayne Finch has resigned, and in her farewell letter she pointed to a fellow board member`s treatment of a state budget review committee as the breaking point. Finch,...
August 22, 2026 - 05:57
New LCPS Arabic, Chinese linguistics program underwayA fresh initiative in Loudoun County Public Schools is now giving students a deep dive into Arabic and Mandarin Chinese, going well beyond basic vocabulary and grammar. The program, which has just...
August 21, 2026 - 23:56
Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots’ flawsAI chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere, but instead of banning them outright, many schools are now shifting toward teaching AI literacy. The goal is not to make students fear the...
August 21, 2026 - 12:11
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Allegan County early education campusA ceremonial groundbreaking took place Thursday for a new early education campus operated by Community Action of Allegan County. The event marked the official start of construction on a facility...
August 20, 2026 - 18:41
Education faculty member named AACTE Holmes National Program CoordinatorThe American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education has chosen Ashley Patterson, a faculty member in Penn State`s College of Education, to serve as the 2026-27 Holmes National Program...
August 20, 2026 - 13:00
Abbott Endorses Ban on Foreign Funding, H-1B Visa Workers in Texas SchoolsTexas Governor Greg Abbott is pushing for new restrictions that would block foreign funding and H-1B visa workers from participating in the state`s public schools. The proposals, which have...
August 19, 2026 - 17:48
Ross Education Completes Conversion to Nonprofit InstitutionThe U.S. Department of Education has granted final approval for Ross Education to complete its conversion to a nonprofit institution. The decision caps a seven-year effort and formalizes the...
August 19, 2026 - 10:37
U.S. Department of Education presses colleges on costs, admissions and student successThe U.S. Department of Education is turning up the heat on colleges and universities, demanding answers on how they plan to tackle rising costs, improve graduation rates, and better prepare...
August 18, 2026 - 21:08
Honoring a legacy through open educationA new open-access textbook is closing a major gap in aerospace education, giving students and working engineers a practical bridge between classroom theory and real-world design. The freely...
August 18, 2026 - 18:52
Goodwill programs offer alternative paths to education in Central FloridaTwo new initiatives from Goodwill Industries of Central Florida are giving both employees and local students fresh ways to earn degrees and build careers. The programs, called Project Compass and...