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St. Lucie schools see enrollment surge
St. Lucie County is experiencing a significant increase in student enrollment, with the district growing from 43,612 students in the 2021-2022 school year to over 2,000 more in the following year. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Helen Wild stated, “Our schools, especially in West Port St. Lucie, are all at or near capacity.” To accommodate this growth,…
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Supreme Court declines to take up bias-reporting case
The U.S. Supreme Court has chosen not to review a case concerning bias-reporting policies at educational institutions, particularly focusing on Indiana University’s approach. These policies aim to create a safe learning environment but have faced criticism from conservative groups, which argue they may lead to self-censorship among students. Justice Clarence Thomas expressed concerns, stating, “Common…
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AFT calls for review of Tesla stock valuation
The 1.8m-member American Federation of Teachers has publicly called on major asset managers including Blackrock, Fidelity Investments and State Street to carry out a review of Tesla’s valuation, with the union’s head, Randi Weingarten, saying Tesla’s “latest financial disclosures should raise alarms”. Ms. Weingarten says that her focus is on “safeguarding workers’ retirements”, and warns…
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Financial aid for undocumented students at risk
Nearly half of U.S. states provide financial assistance or in-state tuition for undocumented students, according to the Higher Ed Immigration Portal from the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. However, recent federal immigration policy changes have led to states like Florida rescinding these benefits, potentially increasing tuition costs for undocumented students significantly. Gaby Pacheco,…
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Parents rally against school closure
Parents and students are voicing their concerns as Jeffco Public Schools proposes closing Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School due to declining enrollment and sustainability issues. The district has suggested two options for a potential reopening in 2027, but many community members feel unheard and frustrated. Delia Pacheco, a parent, expressed that the decision reflects a pattern…
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Chegg sues Google over claims AI search tool blocks user traffic
A U.S. educational technology company has filed a lawsuit against Alphabet’s Google, arguing that the company is eroding demand for original content and undermining publishers’ ability to compete with its artificial intelligence-generated overviews. Chegg, which offers textbook rentals, homework help, and tutoring, says that Google is co-opting publishers’ content in order to keep users on…
