Education
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New York City Restricts Generative AI and Screen Time Across Elementary and Middle Schools
New York City has temporarily banned generative AI for nearly 600,000 public elementary and middle school students to prioritize human instruction.
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Community Tensions Trigger Early School Closures Ahead of Fatal Crash Funeral in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough schools shut early as surge police deploy to prevent potential unrest ahead of the funeral for a victim of the fatal A66 head-on collision.
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Australian Government Targets Visa ‘Course-Hopping’ with Graduate Diploma Ban
The Australian government has banned a popular graduate diploma for international students, citing systemic misuse by ‘non-genuine’ visa holders.
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University of Dayton Launches $5 Million Public Drive Following Record $15 Million Business School Gift
The University of Dayton has entered the public phase of its business school fundraising campaign after securing an anonymous $15 million anchor gift.
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Crisis in Ontario’s Higher Education Funding: Restrictive OSAP Reforms Collide with $385M Career College Scandal
Ontario’s student aid landscape faces a dual crisis as a restrictive new OSAP framework takes effect amid a major $385M financial aid scandal at private career colleges.
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Discovery Education Integrates Conversational AI into Google Classroom to Streamline Lesson Planning
Discovery Education launched an AI-powered chat interface for Google Classroom, allowing teachers to retrieve vetted, standards-aligned lessons via simple prompts.
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Hampton Roads Test Scores Reflect Statewide Gains Amid Persistent District Learning Disparities
Virginia’s 2025-26 SOL results show modest statewide gains in reading and math, but most Hampton Roads school districts still lag behind pre-pandemic benchmarks.
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North Carolina Students Debate Efficacy of Classroom Phone Bans and Adult Perception of Bullying
A panel of North Carolina high school students argues that while phone policies are manageable, adults often misinterpret the evolving, digital nature of bullying.
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Georgia Council on Economic Education Backs AP Business and Personal Finance Course for High School Credit
The Georgia Council on Economic Education has endorsed the AP Business with Personal Finance course as a credit-worthy high school financial literacy pathway.
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Davenport University to Host Tech Week Grand Rapids Events
Davenport University will host sessions on AI, medical tech, and cybersecurity during Tech Week Grand Rapids from September 15-17.
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Syracuse University Students Secure National Murrow Awards for Audio Journalism
Syracuse University’s Newhouse School students won two national Edward R. Murrow Awards for audio reporting, marking a record performance for the institution.
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International Islamic University Malaysia Dismisses Professor Over Pseudo-History Claims
IIUM has officially terminated professor Solehah Yaacob following viral claims that ancient Malays possessed the ability to fly.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools Commences Final Year for Several Closing Campuses
As students return to classes, families at seven Pittsburgh schools face their final year before permanent closure as part of a district-wide consolidation plan.
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Student Who Left School Due to Mental Health Struggles Achieves Maximum Leaving Cert Points
After dropping out in second year, 18-year-old Kayleigh Quinn secured 625 points in her Leaving Cert through independent study to pursue a career in medicine.
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Utah’s Largest School District Begins Final Year Before Landmark Three-Way Split
Utah’s Alpine School District has opened its final school year before dividing into three independent districts by July 2027 to address rapid regional growth.