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- 1Federal Crackdown Targets School Internet Subsidies Amid Ed-Tech Backlash▼Feds target school internet subsidies in ed-tech backlash even as Trump touts AI
Federal officials are moving to scale back subsidies that help schools pay for internet access, part of a broader backlash against education technology. The push comes at an awkward moment, as President Trump simultaneously promotes artificial intelligence as a priority for American education, leaving schools facing tighter connectivity funding even as they are encouraged to embrace new AI tools.
- 2AI in schools called a 'Wild West' as research lags▼Welcome to the 'Wild West' of AI in schools: Research is scarce, but experiments abound https://www.npr.org/2026/09/28/n
NPR reports that American schools are rushing to experiment with artificial intelligence tools in classrooms even though rigorous research on their effects on learning remains scarce. Educators and districts are adopting AI for tutoring, grading and lesson planning largely without clear evidence, prompting comparisons to an unregulated 'Wild West' and renewed calls for careful studies and guidance.
- 3Billionaire looms over Chicago school board race●Billionaire draws attention in Chicago school board race despite his absence from the ballot
A billionaire is drawing attention in Chicago's school board race even though he is not on the ballot, according to ABC7 Chicago. The report suggests his influence or funding is shaping the contest, with voters and candidates focused on the role wealthy figures play in local education politics.
- 4Russian nurseries to teach traditional culture over basic skills●“Getting to know your native culture, customs and moral guidelines is more important than memorizing letters and numbers
Russian education officials are promoting a nursery curriculum focused on native culture, customs and moral guidelines, arguing this matters more than teaching young children letters and numbers. Critics, including Ukrainian commentators, are mocking the plan, noting reports that toddlers will even be taught practical tasks like house construction. Many see it as ideologically driven indoctrination displacing basic literacy and numeracy from early childhood education.
- 5Education Foundation plans Back to the Future themed 2026 gala▼Go Back to the Future with the Education Foundation 28th Evening for Education will be out of this world in 2026
The Education Foundation's 28th Evening for Education is set for 2026, with a Back to the Future theme that organizers say will be 'out of this world'. The annual fundraiser supports education initiatives, though the exact date, venue and honorees have not yet been announced.
- 6Oklahoma archdiocese won't revive St. Isidore despite charter ruling▼Despite Jewish charter school win, Oklahoma archdiocese says it has 'no plan' to advance St. Isidore
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City says it has 'no plan' to move forward with St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual Charter School, even after a legal win that opened the door to religious charter schools. The development came alongside approval of a Jewish charter school in the state, a sign the ruling is expanding religious options in Oklahoma education, though the Catholic school's backers are not seizing the moment.