Albuquerque Public Schools See Graduation Gains, But Gaps Persist for Native American and Low-Income Students
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) reported a notable rise in graduation rates for the Class of 2024, achieving a 75.9% graduation rate—up 4.3 percentage points from the previous year. This improvement surpasses the state’s overall increase, as New Mexico’s public high schools saw a 1.3 percentage point rise, reaching a 78% graduation rate. Among APS high […]
Federal Government to Resume Collections on Defaulted Student Loans Starting May 5
The U.S. Department of Education will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting May 5, 2025, ending a pause that began in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. This move affects over 5 million borrowers currently in default and another 4 million who are severely delinquent, meaning nearly a quarter of the federal student […]
Trump Administration Eyes Nationwide AI Education Push in K–12 Schools
The Trump administration is weighing a sweeping executive order that would embed artificial intelligence (AI) education into every corner of the U.S. K–12 system, The Washington Post reported Tuesday. The draft proposal, titled “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth,” signals a bold shift toward integrating emerging technology into classrooms nationwide—with potentially far-reaching implications for […]
ERIC Faces Major Cutbacks as Federal Funding Stalls
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), a key repository of education research managed by the U.S. Department of Education, is facing significant operational changes due to funding constraints. Effective April 24, 2025, the number of actively cataloged sources in ERIC will be reduced by approximately 45%, decreasing from 1,200 to 700 titles. This reduction stems […]
Gmail Users Targeted in New Phishing Scam Using Fake Google Legal Notices
A sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting Gmail users by sending emails that appear to originate from Google’s official address, “no-reply@google.com.” These emails claim that the recipient’s account is under legal scrutiny, urging them to click on a link to review purported subpoena details. The scam exploits Google’s own infrastructure by using the Google Sites platform […]
Google Classroom Introduces AI-Powered Quiz Generation with Gemini Integration
Google announced a significant enhancement to its Google Classroom platform by introducing an AI-powered quiz generation feature. This new tool leverages Google’s Gemini AI to assist educators in creating customized quiz questions efficiently. The AI-driven feature allows teachers to input text manually or upload documents from Google Drive. Gemini then analyzes the content to generate […]
AI Giants OpenAI and Anthropic Compete for Presence in Higher Education
In a strategic move to embed artificial intelligence (AI) tools within the academic sphere, leading AI laboratories OpenAI and Anthropic have unveiled initiatives aimed at integrating their technologies into higher education institutions. This development underscores the escalating competition to become the preferred AI resource among college students. Anthropic’s Academic Initiative Anthropic has introduced “Claude for […]
New Mexico Becomes Fifth State to Offer Free High School Equivalency Exams
New Mexicans seeking to earn their high school equivalency credential will soon be able to do so at no cost, thanks to a new legislative initiative approved by the state Senate and House on March 22. The legislation makes New Mexico the fifth state in the U.S. to offer free access to high school equivalency […]