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February 23
Massachusetts Invests $550 Million in K-12 Education Through Surtax Education policy Massachusetts Invests $550 Million in K-12 Education Through Surtax Massachusetts is investing $550 million in K-12 education, signaling a significant commitment to improving educational outcomes. Revolutionizing Education: AI Learning App Sparkli Launches Interactive Platform AI in education Revolutionizing Education: AI Learning App Sparkli Launches Interactive Platform Sparkli, an AI learning app, revolutionizes education with interactive and immersive learning experiences for kids aged 5–12. Kentucky Senate Panel Advances Accountability Bills for Schools Education policy Kentucky Senate Panel Advances Accountability Bills for Schools Kentucky lawmakers advance legislation to promote accountability in schools, ensuring fair pay and effective leadership. Texas Appoints First Inspector General to Investigate Educator Misconduct Education policy Texas Appoints First Inspector General to Investigate Educator Misconduct Texas has appointed its first Inspector General of Educator Misconduct, Levi Fuller, to investigate allegations of educator abuse, fraud, and professional standard violations. Oklahoma Proposes New Social Studies Standards, Excluding Bible Tales and Election Denial Narratives Education policy Oklahoma Proposes New Social Studies Standards, Excluding Bible Tales and Election Denial Narratives Oklahoma has proposed new social studies standards that exclude Bible tales and election denial narratives, aiming to provide a more neutral and historically accurate curriculum.
February 22
Google and Khan Academy Unveil AI-Powered Writing Coach to Revolutionize Student Learning AI in education Google and Khan Academy Unveil AI-Powered Writing Coach to Revolutionize Student Learning Google and Khan Academy have launched an AI-powered writing tool to support students in grades 7-12, with plans to launch a Reading Coach in 2026. U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Schools Education policy U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance on Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Schools The U.S. Department of Education issues guidance on prayer and religious expression in public schools, clarifying individual rights and equal treatment of religious and secular speech. Minnesota Schools Sue Federal Government Over Immigration Enforcement Education policy Minnesota Schools Sue Federal Government Over Immigration Enforcement Minnesota school districts and the state teachers union are taking a stand against the federal government's immigration enforcement policies. Lamont’s Education Budget Supports Students Amid Federal Cuts Education policy Lamont’s Education Budget Supports Students Amid Federal Cuts Governor Lamont's budget proposal includes support for students impacted by federal funding changes, ensuring access to necessary resources. Connecticut Proposes Sweeping Education Reforms Education policy Connecticut Proposes Sweeping Education Reforms Connecticut is poised to make significant changes to its education system, from cellphone bans to increased funding for special education.