The Trump Administration’s attempt to eliminate $250m in teacher-training grants has been halted by U.S. District Court Judge Myong J. Joun, who issued a temporary restraining order. Joun described the cancellation as “arbitrary and capricious and an abuse of discretion,” emphasizing it was not lawful. The U.S. Department of Education had canceled these grants, claiming…

The Agriculture Department has announced the cancellation of two programs that provided over $1bn in federal funding for schools to purchase food from local farms. This decision affects approximately $660m that schools and child care facilities were expecting to receive through the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program in 2025, as reported by the…

This year, a significant increase in teachers integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their lessons has been observed. According to a LinkedIn poll by Education Week, 60% of 1,186 respondents reported using AI in their teaching, up from 40% last year. The rise in AI usage correlates with enhanced professional development opportunities, as 43% of teachers…

South Korea’s Education Ministry has reported that the transition to digital textbooks using artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom has gotten off to a slow start, with an adoption rate of just 33%. To fully integrate AI textbooks, schools must complete several steps prior to implementation within the National Education Information System, including registration of…

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,…

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…