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politics1 month ago•3 min saved

White House launches $1,700 tax credit to expand school choice

On August 24, 2026, President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced a major expansion of school choice initiatives at a White House event. The centerpiece is the Education Freedom Tax Credit, set to begin in 2027, which offers a $1,700 credit for donations to scholarship organizations. The administration claims nearly 52 million students will be eligible, aiming to shift control from federal agencies to parents and states. Simultaneously, the Department of Education is being dismantled, with its workforce cut by half and responsibilities transferred to state governments.

via Fox News|

#education-policy #k-12 #linda-mcmahon

education3 months ago•20 min saved

SCOTUS Allows California to Maintain Inclusive Trans Athlete Policy in Schools

The Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling says states may ban transgender student-athletes from girls’ and women’s teams but aren’t required to do so, allowing California to keep its inclusive policy that lets transgender students compete on girls’ teams; the decision upholds similar bans in Idaho and West Virginia and comes as 23 states already permit participation based on gender identity. Advocates celebrate protections for girls and trans youth, while opponents warn the ruling could enable further restrictions; California’s attorney general is reviewing implications for ongoing lawsuits and Title IX.

via CalMatters|

#california #education #k-12

education7 months ago•25 min saved

AI counselors in schools: convenience vs. privacy and trust

Across US schools, AI-based mental-health monitoring tools are being used as a first-line support to flag student risks and direct them to human counselors, potentially easing workload in understaffed districts. Supporters say they help reach students who won’t seek help and catch small crises early, while critics warn AI cannot replace human judgment or detect subtle cues, raise privacy concerns, risk parasocial bonds with bots, and may lead to overreliance without holistic family involvement; experts stress AI should augment—not replace—clinicians with robust oversight.

via The Guardian|

#artificial-intelligence #education #k-12

education9 months ago•1 min saved

New NYC Schools Chief Sets Rigor and Equity at Forefront

Newly appointed NYC schools chancellor Kamar H. Samuels outlines a plan anchored in rigor and equity as he starts leading the nation’s largest school system, visiting campuses and signaling policy directions aimed at closing achievement gaps tied to race and income.

via The New York Times|

#education #equity #k-12

education3 years ago•1 min saved

"Gov. Kotek's Historic Approval: $10B Allocated for Education and Childcare"

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signed seven bills into law, allocating over $10 billion to improve K-12 education and childcare. The funding will increase teacher and staff salaries, prevent layoffs, incentivize teaching careers, and support diversity. The bills also include provisions for special education, child care infrastructure, professional development, civil rights coordination, and early literacy. Governor Kotek expressed her commitment to providing high-quality education and affordable childcare for every child and family in Oregon.

via KOIN.com|

#childcare #education #education-funding

education-technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Figma offers free access to design tools for US school students.

Figma, a cloud-based design tool, is now offering its most advanced tier, Figma Enterprise, for free to all US K-12 students in partnership with Google for Education. The program includes unlimited files, individual and shared project options, dedicated workspaces, and more sophisticated design features. Schools will need Chromebooks to utilize the program, but they can apply for access if they have non-Google systems. The initiative started in beta last year, with 50 high schools across the country getting free access to Figma and FigJam, a collaborative whiteboard.

via Engadget|

#design-tool #education-technology #figma

education3 years ago•2 min saved

Alabama lawmakers approve historic education spending and tax rebates.

Alabama lawmakers have approved a historic $8.8 billion education budget and $2.8 billion supplemental allocation, which will be distributed during the current budget year. The education budget will send K-12 education $6 billion, a $363 million or 4.4% increase, while higher education will receive $2.3 billion, a $140 million or 1.7% increase. The budget will fund 2% pay increases for K-12 teachers, a minimum pay scale for school support staff, and a $1,000 bonus for special education teachers. Lawmakers put an additional $50 million into math and science initiatives and an additional $30 million into child care and after school resources.

via AL.com|

#alabama #education #education-budget

education3 years ago•3 min saved

Florida expands ban on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.

The Florida Board of Education has expanded the state's restrictions on teaching students about sexual orientation or gender identity to all K-12 public schools. Under the updated rule, teachers risk losing their credentials for leading instruction on those topics to students through 12th grade instead of strictly kindergarten through grade 3. The rule is meant to ensure that educators stick to Florida's teaching standards, but opponents warn it could wedge a divide between LGBTQ students and teachers who support them. The parental rights expansions approved by the state board go beyond grade-level scope of legislation GOP lawmakers are currently advancing in the Legislature.

via POLITICO|

#education #florida #k-12