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…

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,…

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…

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…

The 2025 School Bus Fleet survey highlights significant trends in school bus maintenance for the 2024-25 school year. Notably, propane usage surged by 46%, indicating a shift towards alternative fuels. The average age of fleet buses has decreased to 8.3 years, the youngest in 15 years, while the average retirement age has also dropped. The…

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Friday that the federal E-rate program that funds internet connections in education is subject to a major anti-fraud statute, the False Claims Act (FCA), potentially bolstering schools that have been allegedly overcharged by telecommunications companies. Whistleblower Todd Heath alleged in 2008 that telecommunications provider Wisconsin Bell overcharged schools…