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 […]
West Virginia Education Department Rescinds Vaccine Exemption Guidance Amid Legal Confusion
The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) has retracted a memorandum issued earlier this month that provided guidance on religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions for schoolchildren, following a request from Governor Patrick Morrisey’s office. On May 2, State Superintendent Michele Blatt released a memo instructing county superintendents to honor vaccine exemptions granted prior to May […]
Colorado May Soon Require Personal Finance Class for High School Graduation
Colorado lawmakers are advancing a bipartisan bill that would require high school students to complete a semester-long personal finance course to graduate. House Bill 25-1192 aims to equip students with essential financial skills, such as budgeting, understanding credit, and managing loans. If enacted, the requirement would apply to students entering ninth grade on or after […]
New Mexico High Schools Win Big in FAFSA Face-Off 2025: Who Won, What They Earned, and How Students Made It Happen
High schools across New Mexico are celebrating big wins after going all in for the FAFSA Face-Off 2025—an annual competition designed to boost the number of students completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Organized by the New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation (NMEAF), the contest challenged schools across five classifications, from 1A to […]
U.S. Teacher Stress Levels Hit Record Highs, Surpassing Pandemic Peak, New Survey Finds
A new nationwide survey from Prodigy Education has revealed that U.S. teachers are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress—surpassing even the peak anxiety reported during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings paint a sobering picture of the American education system, exposing how mounting behavioral issues, financial strain, and a growing sense of fatigue are […]
RSU 13 Launches Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program for 2025–2026 School Year
Regional School Unit 13 (RSU 13) has announced the introduction of a universal pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) program set to commence in the 2025–2026 academic year. This initiative aims to provide accessible early childhood education to all 4-year-olds residing within the district, encompassing the communities of Rockland, Thomaston, Owls Head, Cushing, and South Thomaston. The program will […]
Federal Investigation Targets Chicago Public Schools’ Black Student Success Plan
The U.S. Department of Education has initiated a civil rights investigation into Chicago Public Schools (CPS) over its recently launched Black Student Success Plan. The probe follows a complaint alleging that the program, designed to support Black students, may violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by discriminating based on race. The […]
Texas Enacts $1 Billion School Voucher Program, Igniting Statewide Debate
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law a sweeping $1 billion school voucher program, marking one of the most significant shifts in the state’s education policy. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 2, establishes Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) that allocate public funds for private school tuition and other educational expenses. Under the new law, […]
