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Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test showsWorld — 6d

Dana Whitfield Schools keep changing methods without results, so maybe families are right to pull back when the system itself feels broken.

17 Education Posts First Quarterly Profit, Revenue JumpsBusiness — Sep 8, 202617 Education & Technology Group reported its Q2 2026 results with its first-ever quarterly GAAP net profit of RMB1.1 million and non-GAAP profit of RMB4.7 million, as net revenue jumped 254.6% to RMB90.1 million on AI-powered services, with a cash position of RMB456.9 million and a gross margin of 69.2%. The company highlighted expansion of its AI application ecosystem and ongoing investments across education segments, while management cautioned about seasonality and market risks.

Hannah More Opens Schools for PoorGood News — FROM 1795Writer educates the working class

St. John Baptist de la Salle Founds SchoolsGood News — FROM 1680Nobleman educates the poor.

Alcuin Reforms Carolingian Education and ScriptureGood News — FROM 782Scholar revives learning and accurate Bible copying.

New Texas social studies curriculum will teach role 'radical Islam' played in 9/11Good News — Sep 8, 2026Texas State Board of Education approved revisions to high school social studies that detail Christianity's contributions to Western civilization along with the history of radical Islam.

Weekend Sports Results Span High School, BoxingSports — 3dLocal education and crime updates: A Brooke County principal faces new wiretap charges with bond set at $200,000, and the Brooke High School contract was terminated following the hearing, while a Steubenville senior housing project was halted after human remains were found. In sports, BYU aims to adapt after Sione Moa's absence, while UFC and boxing events reported notable knockouts and sizeable live gates.

Educators Urge Parents to Let Children StruggleLifestyle — 4dDevelopmental experts say allowing children to struggle with everyday problems helps them develop planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, even as parents face the pull of instant AI help. The guidance emphasizes pausing before stepping in, considering a child’s age and circumstances, and recognizing that frequent interventions can hinder learning how to recover from mistakes or try new approaches.

Nicole Hardy AI apps make it too easy to solve everything for them so resisting that urge feels like the real test for parents right now.

Education Department marks transgender student data as suppressed under Trump order — Sep 4, 2026The Education Department quietly released the 2023-2024 Civil Rights Data Collection with all gender-identity data, including nonbinary and bullying reports, suppressed under an executive order defining sex as male or female. Critics warn the suppression erases the lived experiences of transgender and nonbinary students and removes crucial data on harassment and school policies, hindering accountability and understanding.

Sam Okafor If you can't measure bullying against these kids, you can't fix it. That's the point, isn't it.

Olga Mejía Glenn memoir traces Panama invasion survival to U.S. life — 4dFive articles profile Dr. Olga Mejía Glenn and her memoir Between Two Worlds, which recounts an immigrant’s journey from El Chorrillo in Panama to life in the United States, emphasizing resilience, education, and human rights. The book interweaves personal hardship, the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, and themes of faith, family, and belonging, urging readers to see the universal immigrant experience.

Derek Foss It is inspiring how she turned hardship in El Chorrillo into a focus on education and human rights in her new country.

U.S. Schools Expand AI Restrictions for 2026-27 — 4dAs the 2026-27 school year begins, major districts like New York City and Los Angeles restrict student use of generative AI, implement guardrails, and require AI-literacy efforts, signaling a cautious rollout of AI in classrooms. Meanwhile, California advances safeguards with Gov. Newsom signing bills, and dozens of states and districts are pursuing or passing legislation to regulate AI use in K-12 education.

Texas board approves statewide social studies overhaulPolitics — Sep 3, 2026Texas' State Board of Education approved revised social studies standards amid ongoing debate over the portrayal of Islam and references to radical Islam, with educator and community concerns voiced and the new content to be phased in during the 2030-31 school year. Separately, Texas A&M regents overhauled core curricula by eliminating about 30% of courses and unveiled a five-year strategic plan centered on student success, research, and broader community impact.

U.S. Communities Mark 25th 9/11 AnniversaryWorld — Sep 8, 2026As Flight 93 memorial events mark 25 years, ceremonies and art projects at the site in Pennsylvania highlight ongoing public remembrance, including a flag ceremony at the state Capitol, chalk portraits planned by artists, and presidential visits that have shaped the memorial’s history. Collectively, these efforts keep the stories of the passengers and crew alive and emphasize education and community acts of remembrance.

Treasury proposes ending tax-exempt status for schools with race-based admissions — Sep 3, 2026The Trump administration unveiled proposed regulations to strip tax-exempt status from private schools, colleges, and other institutions that provide race-based admissions, scholarships, or benefits, potentially affecting up to 18,000 schools. Religious schools would be exempt, and the rules would take effect for tax years starting after May 31, 2027; supporters frame it as ending racial discrimination in education while critics warn DEI programs would be crushed and access to higher education could be limited.

Rachel Meyers This seems aimed at affirmative action policies more than actual discrimination cases. Curious how they'll define and enforce "race-based" in practice.

Christian Bale Opens Palmdale Foster Village for Siblings — 6dChristian Bale helped inaugurate Together California’s foster care village in Palmdale to keep siblings together, featuring 12 homes across six duplexes, a central garden, and full-time foster parents in a $22 million project intended as a scalable model for long-term stability, education, and support for foster youth. The village, backed by Dr. Eric Esrailian and local leaders, followed an 18-year effort and is planned to welcome its first residents soon as organizers emphasize community-based care and lasting impact.

‘Hurting All Students’: Education Groups Sue Trump Admin Over Department Abolition — Mar 24, 2025Several education groups announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration Monday over its decision to begin the breakdown of the Department of Education. The National Education Association (NEA) and National…

Feds Accuse Berkeley Law of Racial Admissions Bias — 6dFederal investigators from the Justice Department and Education Department concluded that UC Berkeley Law systematically discriminated against white and Asian applicants, using race-based prompts and other tactics to advance diversity goals even after the 2023 Supreme Court ruling. The findings, aligned with the Trump administration’s push to roll back race-conscious admissions, cite a significant disparity in admission odds—berating Black applicants with much higher odds of admission compared with similarly qualified white applicants—and call for enforcement action and a voluntary resolution.

Tom Gallagher The Supreme Court ruling was clear, so these race-based prompts and tactics need to end to restore fair admissions.

Trump Officially Orders Dismantling Of Department Of Education — Mar 20, 2025President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling on Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the Department of Education. The order tasks newly-confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon “to the…

Communities Prepare 25th 9/11 Anniversary Tributes — Sep 6, 2026On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, communities across the country are marking the day with memorials, ceremonies, and walks honoring victims and first responders, including events in Des Moines and new regional memorials, while personal stories highlight the lasting impact of that day. The commemorations emphasize remembrance and education for younger generations through memorials like Daniel Crisman Park and other dedicated sites.

NELSON And RUCKER: States Are Chomping At The Bit To Overhaul America’s Broken Education System — Mar 30, 2025President Donald Trump’s bold plan to eliminate the Department of Education bureaucracy and return education policy to the states represents a long-overdue correction that will empower parents, educators, and local…

Danielle Spencer Publishes MISEDUCATION Inside DC Education PlantationPolitics — Jul 21, 2026Author and whistleblower Danielle Spencer announces a new fiction novel, MISEDUCATION: Inside DC’s Education Plantation, which uses fictionalized accounts to explore leadership, workplace culture, accountability, and educational equity in Washington, D.C.’s public schools. The book is intended to spark discussion about education reform and systemic challenges within the public education system.

Contents Of Webinar Flagged By Education Watchdogs — Apr 14, 2026The online event, held April 2, was a joint effort between the Chicago Teachers’ Union, the National Education Association, and the Zinn Education Project. Framed as a “curriculum build,” the session focused on helping…

Trump Admin Asserts ‘Broad Authority’ In Major Changes To Education Dept. — Nov 18, 2025The Department of Education (ED) announced on Tuesday it is shifting duties to other departments as part of its continued effort to return education to the states and dismantle the department. The Department has signed…

JASON LEWIS: Don’t Overlook Tim Walz’s Radical Education Record — Oct 28, 2024In between gaffes, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has been wearing his education bona fides on his sleeve. He frequently mentions that he is a former schoolteacher, so it might be worth looking at what type of education…

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