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Nation’s Two Largest Districts Reimpose AI Restrictions in Classrooms

New York City and Los Angeles Unified School Districts have moved to restrict generative AI use for the 2026-27 school year: NYC bans student-facing AI in K–8 and limits high school tools to a approved set, while LAUSD imposes a one-year moratorium on AI on district devices for all students. Both districts had previously loosened rules and now face continued advocacy from parent-teacher-student coalitions as they work toward longer-term policies, pilots, and safeguards with metrics to assess AI tools.

via techpolicy.press|

#ai-in-education #chatgpt #education

education17 hours ago•28 min saved

Calif. community colleges balk at growth caps on bachelor’s degrees

California community colleges are opposing two new bills (SB 960 and AB 2694) that would allow expanding bachelor’s degree programs with strict caps and accountability metrics starting in 2028. The legislation would let districts add 2–12 degrees depending on completion rates, cap any district to three new degrees per year, require a workforce-need justification, and rely on the labor secretary to resolve duplication disputes with Cal State; a CSU ruling against a college could trigger a five-year ban on similar proposals. Existing degrees are grandfathered, and duplication with UC remains limited. Some college leaders applaud the clarity, while others call the amendments last-minute and overly complex, but the bills passed and now go to the governor.

via CalMatters|

#bachelor-degrees #california-community-colleges #california-state-university

education1 day ago•1 min saved

Florida moves to bar undocumented students from public higher education

The Florida Board of Governors approved a policy barring students in the U.S. unlawfully from enrolling in any public university, extending a July ban on Florida colleges and adult education programs; critics warn the move will push undocumented students to other states and deprive Florida of skilled workers, while supporters say it prioritizes Florida residents.

via tampabay.com|

#education #florida #higher-education

education1 day ago•4 min saved

CMS middle schools report TB and whooping cough exposures

Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools middle campuses reported exposure concerns: one tuberculosis case at Alexander Graham Middle School and one whooping cough case at Carmel Middle School. CMS says it is working with the Mecklenburg County Health Department to notify potentially exposed individuals and follow health officials’ protocols.

via Charlotte Observer|

#charlotte-mecklenburg-schools #education #exposure-notification

education2 days ago•14 min saved

LA Schools Freeze AI Tools for Students Across All Grades

Los Angeles Unified School District will impose a broad moratorium on most artificial intelligence use by students at every grade level for the upcoming school year, mirroring a NYC ban. The move reflects parental concerns about technology and screen time in childhood and follows the district’s existing restrictions on cellphones and laptop use.

via The New York Times|

#ai-in-education #education #education-policy

education2 days ago•1 min saved

AI-generated Cat in the Hat posts trigger school safety responses

Schools nationwide are responding to a disturbing AI-generated Cat in the Hat trend that targets or mentions campuses. Districts have opened investigations, some canceled classes, and educators warn that AI can be easily manipulated to create threatening imagery, with potential legal consequences for those who produce or share such posts.

via WLWT|

#ai #deepfake #education

education2 days ago•52 min saved

Terrifying UNC intruder incident leaves Black students shaken and seeking safety reforms

An intruder stormed a Love Island watch party in Greenlaw Hall at UNC Chapel Hill, throwing objects at students (including a bag of chips) and brandishing a device believed to be an aerosol can with a lighter, prompting dozens of students—mostly Black first-years—to flee in fear; the man was detained by UNC Police and hospitalized for mental distress. The episode raised questions about the university’s emergency response and the lack of an Alert Carolina notification, with Black Student Movement leaders vowing to press administrators to improve safety measures and prevention, while the suspect faces potential charges after medical clearance.

via Yahoo|

#black-student-movement #campus-safety #education

education2 days ago•26 min saved

Six-figure tuition, dubious value: 15 colleges exceed $100k per year

Fifteen U.S. colleges now charge more than $100,000 a year, up from just a couple last year, pushing four-year costs toward $500,000. Yet Wall Street Journal ROI analyses show many of these schools offer weak returns, and need-based aid can cut the price dramatically (often 60–75%). With about half of students receiving need-based aid, many families still face steep prices, and experts say there are numerous affordable, high-value options beyond these pricey institutions.

via New York Post|

#college-costs #college-tuition #education

higher-education2 days ago•41 min saved

Private schools’ tax breaks at risk over race considerations, under new federal plan

The Treasury Department and IRS proposed a rule to revoke private schools’ tax-exempt status if they weigh race in admissions or policies, aiming to curb racial discrimination in education; the measure could affect up to about 18,000 schools and may take effect in May, following a Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions.

via The Washington Post|

#discrimination #education #executive-orders

politics2 days ago•6 min saved

Seattle Teachers Deal to Avert Strike Sparks Broader Back-and-Forth on Gardens, Dark Matter

Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association reached a tentative agreement to avert a strike, though ratification is pending and resistance to deep cuts in special education was a key factor; the column also suggests reviving Victory Gardens, highlights a possible dark-matter interaction detected by a Xenon detector, and critiques current political framing around DEI and green capitalism as part of broader policy battles.

via thestranger.com|

#education #labor #politics

education2 days ago•10 min saved

NYC pauses AI for younger students, bets on high‑school AI literacy pilots

New York City will implement a one-year ban on student-facing AI for students in grades 2–8 for the 2026–27 school year, affecting about 600,000 pupils, while launching five high school AI pilots for up to 50,000 students. The policy includes exceptions (assistive technology for certain students, English language learners, coding assignments, and e‑books) and imposes limited screen time on devices. The city will monitor outcomes with a stakeholder coalition to shape future plans, amid a broader national debate over AI in schools and privacy protections.

via Politico|

#ai-in-education #data-privacy #education

education2 days ago•12 min saved

Wake County Proficiency Rises Again as Post-Pandemic Gains Continue

New state data show Wake County students posted continued gains on end-of-grade and end-of-course tests, with roughly two-thirds to three-quarters proficient across reading, math, science, biology and English II, reflecting post-pandemic improvement and outpacing the state in several subjects. District leaders credit targeted instruction, data-driven planning and increased one-on-one support, and say they’ll keep raising expectations while addressing gaps.

via WRAL|

#education #post-pandemic-recovery #state-testing

education3 days ago•15 min saved

NYC Bans Student-Facing Generative AI Through Eighth Grade

New York City's public schools will ban student-facing generative AI tools in classrooms through eighth grade for the current school year, among the strictest AI policies in the nation; officials also released screen-time recommendations for elementary and middle school classrooms.

via The Washington Post|

#ai-ban #classroom-technology #education

education3 days ago•5 min saved

NC Schools Post 59.2% Proficiency on 2025-26 State Tests; Grades Remain Tied to Passing Rates

North Carolina’s 2025-26 state exams show a 59.2% proficiency rate, the first time the passing rate topped the 2019 pre-pandemic 58.8% mark; statewide A–F letter grades continue to be driven mostly by exam passing rates (20% growth), with a long-standing link between higher poverty levels and lower grades; a searchable database lets readers view results for every public school.

via Raleigh News & Observer|

#education #north-carolina #proficiency

education3 days ago•127 min saved

NYC imposes AI moratorium in K–8 as school year opens

New York City plans a moratorium on using artificial intelligence tools for elementary and middle school students as the new school year begins, aiming to buy time to evaluate safety and effectiveness and address concerns about cheating and learning disruption; critics say the pause should be longer and require stronger evidence before integrating AI into classrooms.

via AP News|

#artificial-intelligence #education #education-policy