Axios

Most Texas voucher recipients were already enrolled in private school

The data undercuts a major argument for the vouchers—that they would chiefly help Texans hoist their kids out of failing public schools.

Coursera investing $100 million in Andrew Ng’s new edtech startup

LearnVector aims to build AI agents that function as personal tutors—adapting to each learner and practicing with them until they demonstrate they've mastered a concept.

Colorado school turns to drones for active-shooter defense

John Adams Academy in Douglas County is joining a growing national experiment in high-tech school defense with a system designed to buy police critical time in the early moments of an attack.

Austin public schools face reckoning as state takeover looms

Critics of a takeover say it could open the way for policy changes not necessarily aligned with the wishes of voters—but proponents argue that it could free the district to pursue reforms free of the pressures of local politics.

AI’s education explosion leaves teachers in the dark

Some K-12 teachers say they are using AI on the job, but around eight in ten say they've received no formal guidance on applying the tools their work, according to a new report from Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation.

How Ohio schools teach COVID, 6 years later

How schools teach COVID still varies, and early research suggests textbooks often treat it in fragmented ways. In Ohio, some teachers use the pandemic to help students connect recent events to broader history.

Long after COVID shutdowns, many Ohio students are still learning online

Several Ohio school districts still offer virtual programs created during the COVID-19 pandemic, though their numbers are declining. Supporters say the programs provide flexibility for students facing unique challenges.

Why one of North Carolina’s top school districts is eyeing closures

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board is considering closing up to two elementary schools as enrollment declines and budget pressures grow. Officials say shuttering aging buildings would help the district better match its facilities to current student numbers.

Survey finds public schools struggling with property tax cuts

Indiana school districts are already cutting staff as new property tax reductions shrink their budgets, a statewide survey shows. Nearly all responding districts reported negative impacts and expect deeper shortfalls ahead.

New Orleans schools earn B grade, but new rating system looms

Under the new rating system, scores will be curved relative to statewide performance. There will also be greater emphasis on test scores and stricter standards as to what defines student growth.

Control over Indianapolis schools being debated by city-led group

A city-led group is exploring new governance models that could give the mayor expanded control over schools in Center Township. The proposal is part of a broader effort to streamline services and create a more consistent, equitable system.

Trump administration ends program to help low-income students get to college

The program offered after-school activities such as family nights and STEM projects, helped students with college preparation and financial aid planning, and provided professional development for teachers.

Philly schools have big solar power potential

Solar panels on Philadelphia schools could save $20 million over 25 years, though up-front costs are estimated at $284 million, a new report says.

AI-driven private schools are popping up around the U.S., from North Carolina to Florida

An AI-driven private school that teaches core subjects for just two hours a day is nearly doubling its U.S. footprint, adding eight new campuses from California to North Carolina to Puerto Rico.

Walk in groups, no headphones: D.C. families start school under Trump crackdown

As back-to-school season begins amid D.C.'s federal crackdown on crime, some residents are worried that students and their parents—especially immigrants and people of color— may be at greater risk.