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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
