Albuquerque Schools Report 13 Guns Confiscated This Year, Raising Safety Concerns
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) have reported a troubling trend: 13 firearms have been confiscated on school grounds during the current academic year. The most recent incident involved a 12-year-old student at Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative K-8 School, found with a gun in his backpack on May 5, 2025. According to the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s […]
New Mexico Expands Tuition-Free Graduate Education to Boost Workforce and Equity
Starting July 1, 2025, New Mexico will offer free tuition and fee coverage for eligible graduate students at public colleges and universities, following the signing of House Bill 89 by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. This expansion of the state’s tuition-free education initiative aims to address workforce shortages and promote educational equity. What you need to […]
Texas Enacts SB 569 to Expand and Modernize Virtual Education Statewide
Texas has just hit reset on how virtual education works statewide. Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 569 into law, launching a new chapter for online and hybrid learning in public schools and charter systems. Authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), the bill replaces the outdated Texas Virtual School Network with a more flexible and […]
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Launches ‘Generation Conservation’ to Engage Students in Outdoor Education
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has introduced “Generation Conservation,” a new initiative designed to immerse students in outdoor education and conservation efforts. This program aims to integrate nature-based learning into classrooms across the state, providing students with opportunities to develop outdoor skills and environmental awareness. A highlight of the initiative is a two-day […]
Naaba Ani Elementary Wins Back-to-Back State Math Competitions Using Game-Based Learning
Naaba Ani Elementary School in Bloomfield, New Mexico, has clinched consecutive victories in the statewide Prodigy Math competition, topping over 100 schools in both March and April 2025. The Prodigy State Challenge is a monthly contest where students answer math questions through a game-based platform. In March, Naaba Ani students correctly answered more than 33,000 […]
New York’s FY 2026 Budget Delivers Record Education Funding and Major Reforms
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed New York’s $254 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026, rolling out sweeping changes to the state’s education system—from free meals for every student to tuition-free college for working adults. At the heart of the plan is a record $37.6 billion in school aid, up $1.7 billion from last year. For […]
Trump Administration Ends Federal Funding for PBS Kids’ Ready To Learn Program
The U.S. Department of Education has ended the federal Ready To Learn (RTL) grant program, cutting off $23 million in funding that supported educational children’s programming on PBS. The decision affects 44 public media stations across 28 states and Washington, D.C., and impacts several shows designed to help young children develop early learning and literacy […]
Top Tech CEOs Urge U.S. Schools to Expand K–12 Computer Science and AI Education
Dozens of executives from some of the largest tech companies in the U.S. are calling on state and federal leaders to make computer science—and artificial intelligence (AI)—a core part of K–12 education. In a letter sent Monday, 60 CEOs said the country risks falling behind globally if students aren’t better prepared in foundational tech skills. […]
Head Start Funding Remains Intact in Federal Budget, but Uncertainty Lingers
Despite earlier concerns, the Trump administration’s latest budget proposal maintains funding for the Head Start program, a federal initiative providing early childhood education and services to low-income families. The proposal, released on May 4, 2025, does not include cuts to Head Start, offering temporary relief to educators and families who rely on the program. Head […]
MSU Faces Financial Crossroads: Budget Cuts and Rising Costs Prompt Major Review
Michigan State University (MSU) is preparing for significant financial adjustments in response to ongoing budgetary challenges and shifts in federal funding. In a letter to the university community on May 5, 2025, MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz announced that the institution has reached the “difficult conclusion” that it must adjust its financial path. He cited changes […]
