Education News

AI in education Feb 23 India Launches National AI Skilling Initiative India has launched a national AI skilling initiative to enhance its workforce's AI capabilities. Education policy Feb 23 Federal Probe Targets Louisiana Higher Education Board Over Race-Based Budget Priorities A federal investigation targets Louisiana's higher education board over concerns of race-based budget priorities, sparking discussions on educational equity and parental advocacy. Education policy Feb 23 San Francisco Educators End Strike with Tentative Deal San Francisco educators have ended their strike with a tentative agreement that includes full funding for family healthcare, while Pennsylvania's governor proposes support for early childhood educators. Education policy Feb 23 Alabama Updates Social Studies Textbooks Amid Accuracy Concerns Alabama is set to update its social studies textbooks for the first time since 2013, with a focus on addressing concerns over accuracy and bias. Education policy Feb 23 Washington State Senate Votes to Increase Transparency in Special Education The Washington State Senate has voted to increase transparency in special education by requiring the retention of certain complaint decisions and records for 20 years. AI in education Feb 23 CGC University Mohali Hosts ‘Bharat AI’ Pre-Summit for Inclusive AI Adoption CGC University Mohali hosts 'Bharat AI' Pre-Summit to promote inclusive AI adoption. Education policy Feb 23 Hawaii Sets Precedent with Statewide Cellphone Policy in Schools Hawaii sets a precedent with its new statewide policy on student cellphone use, aiming to create a more focused and productive learning environment. AI in education Feb 23 Revolutionizing Bilingual Math Education with AI Revolutionizing bilingual math education with AI-powered tools Education policy Feb 23 Connecticut Spends $75M on Out-of-State Placements for Special Education Connecticut's special education system is under scrutiny after a joint report revealed significant spending on out-of-state placements. Education policy Feb 23 Congress Limits Education Department’s Funding Flexibility Congress has enacted a budget package that restricts the U.S. Department of Education's ability to shift funds within its $3.2 billion higher education account.