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Department of Education: A Shrinking Agency

The FY 2026 budget for the Department of Education preserves core programs, such as Title I and IDEA, while consolidating…

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DEI Disappears from School Websites

President Trump’s executive order barring federally funded schools from implementing DEI programs has prompted many districts to a quiet rebranding.

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The For-Profit Education Reboot

With efforts to dismantle the DOE and elevate trade-based learning, for-profit schools could reemerge, reviving both opportunity and old concerns.

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How Educators Are Using AI to Stay Ahead of the Curve

As AI reshapes every career our students will pursue, teachers must demonstrate how to use it responsibly and creatively.

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Fighting Absenteeism with AI and EdTech

AI and EdTech are giving schools faster ways to address absenteeism, alert families, and support students before they fall behind.

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Trump Administration Pauses New Student Visa Appointments

As the Trump Administration halts new student and exchange visa appointments, colleges brace for potential enrollment disruptions and diplomatic ripple…

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The Rise of Robotics: Why Every School Needs a Robotics Club

Robotics clubs are transforming education by blending engineering, coding, creativity, and competition to spark confidence and real-world skills.

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How Gamification is Transforming Classrooms

Gamification transforms motivation, shifting away from traditional classrooms' focus on extrinsic rewards like grades, scores, and praise.

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Helping High School Students Navigate AI and Media Literacy

Integrating AI literacy in media education and fostering critical discussions helps educators shape informed, ethical digital citizens.

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Trump Proposal to Redirect Harvard Funding Sparks National Debate on Career and Technical Education

President Trump’s proposal to shift federal funding from Harvard to CTE-focused trade schools has reignited the national debate over education…

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