Trump has pushed to dismantle the Education Department, but his new spending law gives it major new responsibilities, including expanded Pell Grants and loan repayment plans. The move ironically strengthens the agency he wanted to shut down.
Those of us who build, fund or advocate for educational content and tools have a critical role to play in ensuring that AI serves all learners and their teachers well.
Thoughtful implementation, ethical considerations and maintaining the essential human elements of education are crucial for maximizing AI while mitigating its risks.
The new law brings sweeping changes, including national school vouchers, revised Medicaid and food assistance policies, and major overhauls to federal student loans and college funding.
The Education Department’s civil rights branch lost nearly half its staff amid mass layoffs in March, raising questions about its ability to address a deep backlog of complaints from students alleging discrimination based on disability, sex or race.
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 12th at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> Join education and transportation leaders to explore how alternative transportation can help districts reduce absenteeism, improve access for vulnerable student populations, and position themselves to secure more consistent funding.
