South-Western City Schools’ Decision to Join National Council Sparks Community Debate
South-Western City Schools (SWCS), one of Ohio’s largest public school districts, is facing community backlash following its recent decision to join the National School Boards Leadership Council (NSBLC). The district’s Board of Education approved the membership in a 4-1 vote, prompting concerns among residents about the potential influence of national organizations on local education policies. […]
Tennessee’s Voucher Expansion Draws Fire From Hamilton County Superintendent
Dr. Justin Robertson, superintendent of Hamilton County Schools, is sounding the alarm over Tennessee’s push to expand its school voucher program. He calls it a serious threat to the future of public education—and he’s not alone. The growing debate around vouchers is heating up across the country, with educators, lawmakers, and parents weighing in on […]
MIT Pulls Support for AI Research Paper Over Data Concerns
MIT has formally distanced itself from a high-profile AI research paper, citing serious doubts about the authenticity of its data and findings. The move marks a significant step in the ongoing conversation about research ethics in fast-moving fields like artificial intelligence. The paper, titled “Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Discovery, and Product Innovation,” was written by former […]
U.S. Department of Education Rescinds $37.7 Million Fine Against Grand Canyon University
In a significant reversal, the U.S. Department of Education has rescinded a $37.7 million fine previously levied against Grand Canyon University (GCU), concluding that the university did not mislead students regarding the costs of its doctoral programs. The fine, initially imposed in October 2023, was the largest ever issued by the Department against a single […]
Alaska Fails Federal Education Funding Test, Jeopardizing Millions in Aid
The U.S. Department of Education has determined that Alaska failed the federal “disparity test,” a benchmark ensuring equitable distribution of education funding across school districts. This failure puts at risk tens of millions of dollars in federal Impact Aid that the state has traditionally counted toward its own education funding obligations. What is the Department’s […]
Delaware State Rep. Sherae’a Moore Removed from House Education Committee Amid Licensing Controversy
Delaware State Representative Sherae’a Moore (D-Middletown) has been removed from her role as vice chair and as a member of the House Education Committee. The decision follows revelations that she taught for several months without a valid teaching license, a situation Moore attributes to administrative delays. In April 2025, reports surfaced indicating that approximately 400 […]
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 […]
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 […]
