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11:30

USDA Farm to School Grants 2026 Overview

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2025/09/16

How can schools bring fresh, local food and agriculture education to students? The USDA is offering $18 million in “Farm to School” grants for 2026 to connect local farmers with school nutrition programs, gardens, and educational projects. The application process has been simplified, with fewer barriers and extra support for small family farms to help more communities participate.

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13:44

The Four-Day School Week: Benefits and Challenges

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2025/09/15

Are shorter school weeks the solution to budget cuts and teacher shortages? Twenty-seven Iowa districts have moved to a four-day schedule, a change some families welcome but researchers say could hurt student achievement. Studies show mixed results, leaving educators uncertain about the long-term impact.

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12:29

American High School Academic Decline

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2025/09/10

Why are U.S. high school students, especially seniors, performing at historic lows in reading, math, and science? Over 30% of 12th graders lack basic reading skills, and 45% fall short in math proficiency, raising concerns about college and career readiness. Experts debate whether federal intervention or local control is the best way to address this alarming decline. (Source: ABC News)

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10:23

America's Faltering Academic Foundation

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2025/09/09

Why are U.S. high school seniors performing worse in core subjects than they have in decades? A new national report shows reading scores are at their lowest since 1992, math has fallen to 2005 levels, and nearly half of seniors now score below basic in math. The study also reveals widening achievement gaps, with struggling students and girls in STEM falling further behind (AP News).

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13:24

Khan Academy's AI-Powered Educational Vision

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2025/09/08

How is Khan Academy using AI to change the way students learn? CEO Sal Khan explained that their new tool, Khanmigo, built with OpenAI’s GPT-4, acts as a personalized tutor that guides students through interactive conversations while still relying on teachers for real classroom support. He stressed that AI should enhance—not replace—educators, and highlighted projects like peer tutoring and civil discourse to further expand learning opportunities (Source: The Verge).

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12:30

EducateAI: Cultivating K–12 AI Literacy

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2025/09/05

How can students be prepared for a future dominated by artificial intelligence? Purdue’s SCALE and SCALE K–12 programs have partnered with Arm to launch the EducateAI Coalition, aiming to boost AI literacy and improve digital learning tools for K–12 schools. The initiative will equip students with practical skills for emerging tech fields and introduce AI concepts early in their education. (Source: Purdue University)

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10:48

NYC Schools: Cellphone Ban and Educational Investment

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2025/09/04

How will New York City students adjust to a new school year without their phones? A citywide “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban now covers nearly one million students across 1,600 schools, with limited exceptions for medical or instructional needs. To ease the shift, NYC set aside $25 million for storage and communication systems, while also boosting education spending to $42,168 per student within its $41.2 billion budget. (Source: New York Post)

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9:47

Tennessee's Mandatory School Gun Safety Curriculum

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2025/09/02

How should schools teach young children about gun safety without causing fear or confusion? Tennessee now requires all public and charter students, even kindergartners, to learn about firearm parts like triggers and barrels to prevent accidents. The policy has sparked debate over its psychological impact and whether schools should bear this responsibility. (Source: Washington Post)

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15:15

2025-26 FAFSA: A Smoother Path to Financial Aid

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2025/08/29

What changes is the U.S. Department of Education making to the FAFSA process? For the 2025-26 cycle, the form will roll out in phases, first with a limited release on October 1, then fully available by December 1. This approach is meant to avoid the technical issues of last year, with extra testing and feedback to help students access aid more smoothly. (Source: The 74)

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12:24

AI in Education: Beyond Cheating

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2025/08/28

Can tools like ChatGPT truly enhance education rather than just enabling cheating? Educators are increasingly using AI to streamline tasks like lesson planning, grading, and admin work, saving teachers about six hours per week. As a result, tech companies are launching education-focused AI tools, though there are growing concerns about inequitable access deepening the digital divide. This summary is based on reporting from Vox.

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13:22

Common Core Math's Enduring Legacy: An Algebra On-Ramp

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2025/08/27

How effective has Common Core been 15 years after its rollout? Despite criticism over stagnant test scores, the standards helped create a clearer path from basic arithmetic to algebra and aimed to strengthen students’ understanding of math. While some states modified or retained them, many experts credit their survival to educational value and the resources invested in implementation.

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14:05

Texas School Programs and Federal Funding Cuts

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2025/08/26

What happens when federal education funding is suddenly frozen? In Texas, nearly $7 billion was held up, threatening after-school programs and teacher training critical for low-income and rural communities. Students and future educators felt the impact firsthand, showing how vulnerable these programs are to abrupt political decisions.

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12:12

LA County's Systemic Failure to Educate Incarcerated...

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2025/08/25

What happens when a juvenile justice system fails to provide proper education? A new report reveals that Los Angeles County’s incarcerated youth have faced decades of neglect, with chronic absenteeism, low graduation rates, and high suspensions far worse than state averages. The Education Justice Coalition is now urging the Board of Supervisors to reduce youth incarceration, guarantee quality education, and enforce accountability to address these long-standing violations.

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12:32

Court Blocks Ban on Defense Department Teachers...

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2025/08/22

Why did a federal judge block a Trump administration order targeting collective bargaining rights for federal service workers, including DoD school teachers? The injunction came after two teachers’ unions, representing over 5,500 educators worldwide, argued the order caused irreparable harm by shutting down negotiations and union activities. While the unions say most affected agencies aren’t tied to national security, the administration insists the order is legal and has appealed the ru...

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Schoolhouse Shockwave: Educators Grapple with Federal...

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2025/08/21

How are educators supposed to feel secure when federal funding and policies keep shifting? Many school leaders say the uncertainty reminds them of the pandemic, with possible cuts and new mandates affecting programs for vulnerable students. While a few states welcome less federal oversight, most districts just want stability and clearer communication.

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10:49

School Supplies: The New Political Battleground

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2025/08/20

Why are parents and teachers clashing over school supplies again? Rising costs, fueled by tariffs and shrinking education budgets, have made the yearly debate more heated and political. Parents resent paying extra despite taxes, while teachers feel pressured to use their own money—both pointing to deeper issues of underfunded schools and affordability struggles.

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14:20

Teachers Union Lawsuits Challenge Private School...

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2025/08/19

What happens when public money meant for schools is redirected to private education? Teachers unions across several states are challenging voucher programs in court, arguing they violate constitutional protections for public funding. While some states like Wyoming, Utah, and South Carolina have already seen rulings or adjustments, legal battles continue elsewhere, keeping the fight over school choice far from settled.

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13:49

Americans' Views on Education: Poll Reveals Trends

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2025/08/15

Why are Americans losing trust in public schools nationwide while still supporting their local ones? A recent PDK Poll shows more parents leaning toward private school options, shaped by post-pandemic changes and political debates, while most still oppose dismantling the Education Department and generally back DEI programs. The survey also finds waning enthusiasm for AI in classrooms yet strong support for banning cell phones, revealing mixed feelings about technology in education.

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9:31

The Bell-to-Bell Ban: Phone-Free Schools

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2025/08/14

Are cellphone bans in schools the key to improving student focus and well-being? New York’s new “bell-to-bell” policy reflects a growing push to limit phone use, with many teachers noting better engagement and social interaction. Still, researchers caution that lasting improvements to student mental health may require broader societal and legislative action beyond school walls.

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6:54

San Francisco Unified's New K-8 Math Curriculum

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2025/08/13

San Francisco Unified School District is rolling out a new K-8 math curriculum to boost eighth-grade proficiency from 42% to 65% by 2027. The program focuses on accuracy, conceptual understanding, and real-world application, and has already shown success in pilot classrooms. This shift comes after public pushback and a ballot measure reinstating algebra in eighth grade.

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