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Study suggests Australia needs to revamp math education
A new study shows Australia’s math results are being dragged down by underprepared primary school teachers, ineffective teaching methods, and deepening inequities, leaving too many students without the strong foundations they need to succeed in school and life. A recent Grattan Institute survey of 1,745 teachers and school leaders across the country found some teachers…
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Electric bus funding freeze sparks chaos
Hundreds of school districts across the U.S. are facing uncertainty as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has frozen funding for electric buses, part of President Biden’s infrastructure law. John Wiles, director of transportation for Shawnee Public Schools in Oklahoma, expressed concern, commenting: “Our district made this investment in good faith, expecting the promised rebate to…
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Australian gambling reform group calls on schools to address betting addiction
A new discussion paper from the Australian Institute reveals that one in three youths in the country aged between 12 and 17 gamble, equating to 600,000 pre-teens and teens collectively losing more than A$18m ($11.1m) annually. Alliance for Gambling Reform (AGR) chief executive Martin Thomas says the figures reflect deliberate attempts by the nation’s gambling…
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Math teachers skeptical of AI’s role in the classroom
A majority of math teachers are hesitant to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their classrooms, with 68% saying they haven’t received any training on the topic and over a third expressing disinterest in professional development, according to an EdWeek survey. Many believe AI hinders student thinking and lacks transparency in problem-solving. Experts like Pat…
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Teacher AI training expands rapidly
The number of U.S. school districts training teachers on generative artificial intelligence (AI) has more than doubled, rising from 23% in 2023 to 48% in 2024, according to RAND Corp. By fall 2025, nearly three-quarters of districts plan to offer AI training. While the increase is promising, RAND warns of stark equity gaps—67% of low-poverty…
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SFUSD students left in the lurch
At the beginning of the school year, approximately 200 students with special education needs in the San Francisco USD were without legally mandated support. Superintendent Maria Su described this situation as a “stain on the district,” attributing it to prioritizing budget balancing over student needs. The district faced a $100m deficit, leading to a hiring…
