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Technology & AI
Trump’s Education Department Leaves Mountain of Public Records Requests Unaddressed

Even before massive staff cuts at the Department of Education, it could take years for officials to process a request under the Freedom of Information Act.  But now, some offices that handled the hundreds of...

Education Dive
Technology & AI
90% of students use AI in the classroom, Instructure poll finds

A new survey from the ed tech provider also found that two-thirds of instructors and students are concerned about artificial intelligence’s accuracy.

Chalkbeat
Budget & Finance
Teachers and CTU tell Chicago Board of Education to reject proposed budget cuts, furloughs

Multiple organizations, including the Chicago Teachers Union, held a rally last year calling for more state money for schools. The union and teachers are criticizing district budget proposal that would make cuts and...

Education Dive
Budget & Finance
Trump officials can’t revoke grants due to new agency goals, judge rules

The ruling scores a win for a group of 21 attorneys general and three governors who sued over the Trump administration’s approach to grant terminations.

Chalkbeat
Policy & Legislation
NY officials propose mandatory science of reading update for teacher prep programs

The state's Board of Regents are considering new regulations that would mandate teacher prep programs embrace the science of reading, a longstanding body of evidence about how children learn to read.

Chalkbeat
Leadership
A trip to Scotland with 75 teenagers: This Colorado theater teacher wants to make memories

Shawn Hann, a theater teacher at Denver School of the Arts, with two students at the 2026 Bobby G Awards in Denver.

The 74
Technology & AI
Hawaii’s Childcare Shortage Is One of the Nation’s Worst

Nearly every child in Hawaiʻi lives in a community that lacks adequate licensed childcare, with access rates falling far behind the national average, according to recent reports from the Center for American Progress. ...

The 74
Technology & AI
Contrary to Common Belief, The Poorest School Districts Outspend The Wealthiest

There’s a prevailing principle in the U.S. that funding disparities are at the root of education inequality, with poorer districts receiving less money than their wealthier counterparts. But a recent study has actually...

The 74
Technology & AI
ICE Has Detained More Than 650 Kids in California Under Trump Deportation Crackdown

U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has detained more than 650 children in California under President Donald Trump’s second term, an EdSource analysis of federal data has found. Most arrests happened in California...

District Admin
Policy & Legislation
NJ public school enrollment falls to lowest level in quarter century

Slowing birth rates drive declines that took state past pandemic enrollment lows. The post NJ public school enrollment falls to lowest level in quarter century appeared first on District Administration.

District Admin
Budget & Finance
Shrinking student populations cause spike in public school closures across U.S.

Limited funds and low enrollment forced districts to close more than 1,000 schools in 2025-26. The post Shrinking student populations cause spike in public school closures across U.S. appeared first on District...

The 74
Budget & Finance
Opinion: Screen Bans Can Be Education’s Dry January — Time for a Much-Needed Reset

More than 250 million American adults start the new calendar year with a pledge to complete Dry January. By giving up alcohol for a month, some hope for a physical or mental reset, while others hope to give up drinking...

The 74
Leadership
From Music Teacher to National Union Leader: Top Takeaways From New NEA Chief

Princess Moss has been a leader of the National Education Association since 2014, but soon she will implement her own plans for the union as incoming president. One of her top goals when she takes office Sept. 1 is to...

Education Dive
Budget & Finance
Week in review: Trump administration finalizes its 4-year student visa cap

We’re rounding up last week’s stories, from Republican efforts to downsize the U.S. Department of Education to Nebraska and Texas universities’ funding cuts.

Education Dive
Technology & AI
More than ‘symbolic’: What do no-confidence votes mean in a tense higher ed world?

Former university presidents Michael Nietzel and Charles Ambrose discuss faculty votes against college leaders and what to do in the face of one.

Education Dive
Technology & AI
‘A razor’s edge’: How colleges are navigating civil rights probes under Trump

Some colleges have cut deals, while others have fought back against federal officials. Both come with risks, legal experts say.

The 74
Technology & AI
Book Bans, Censorship and Funding Fears Challenge Ohio Public School Librarians

Public school librarians in Ohio are raising alarms about book bans and funding cuts. School librarians have been navigating challenges in their work as long as they’ve been among the stacks in their local districts....

The 74
Leadership
NYC’s Mayor Asked for Parents’ Opinions on Schools. Here’s What Some Have to Say

When Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City, he vowed to gather community feedback on how the public schools are working. His chancellor, Kamar Samuels, has assembled working groups “tasked with creating...

The 74
Technology & AI
Mississippi Teachers Say the Process to Buy Classroom Supplies Is Worse

Weeks before the first day of school, teachers across Mississippi say state leaders have made it more difficult for them to access money for classroom supplies.  Educators have to complete training before they’re...

The 74
Technology & AI
Hawaiʻi Teachers Take Learning Outside in Summer Workshop

During the school year, Mānoa Heritage Center hosts students of all ages learning about native plants, Hawaiian culture and history. But on a recent summer morning, teachers donned name tags, explored the gardens and...

Chalkbeat
Technology & AI
Prop NN proponents believe the time is right to raise funding for schools after failed efforts

Educators, parents, students, and other advocates launched the Yes for Colorado Kids statewide campaign in support of Proposition NN on Fri., July 17, 2026 in Denver.

Chalkbeat
Technology & AI
NY families left $62 million in summer food benefits unspent last year. Here’s how to claim your $120 now.

People shop for vegetables and other foods in Brighton Beach in Brooklyn on May 12. As hunger rises, the state is pushing to ensure summer food benefits for NY kids aren’t left on the table.

Chalkbeat
Budget & Finance
IPEC is about to pick its executive director. See the list of finalists.

The Indianapolis Public Education Corporation has chosen six finalists for its executive director, who will lead the board's work on finances and accountability for district and charter schools.

Chalkbeat
Budget & Finance
Record-high number of Indiana school districts ask voters for property tax increases

Cars drive by a sign supporting the capital referendum that Indianapolis Public Schools proposed to voters in 2023. This year, a record number of school districts are seeking additional tax increases across the state...

Chalkbeat
Technology & AI
New data reveals the depth of the teacher turnover crisis. Join Chalkbeat’s virtual event.

A profession under pressure: unpacking new data on teacher turnover on July 30 online from noon to 1 p.m. ET.

The 74
Technology & AI
Connecticut Sues, Again, Over Withheld School Mental Health Grants

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is again joining a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education as it continues trying to end federal grants for school-based mental health services. If this sounds...

Chalkbeat
Leadership
Newark Public Schools teachers get creative as wildfire smoke cancels outdoor summer programs

Teachers scrambled to fill the gap by creating games to fit in small gym spaces and falling back on “good old school stuff.”

The 74
Leadership
The Dark History of The Catcher in the Rye

The 74
Budget & Finance
Teachers Punished Over Charlie Kirk Posts Winning Millions

Chalkbeat
Leadership
Philly has more English learners than ever, but they often struggle to graduate. Here’s what could help.

Some Philadelphia teachers and advocates say English learners need more support in high school to reach graduation.