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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…
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Housing crisis hits Marin County hard
A new report highlights how rising housing costs in Marin County are driving out low-income families, contributing to school enrollment declines and education budget cuts. The report shows that nearly 5% of households earning below the area median income left the county between 2022 and 2023. Many workers now commute long distances, unable to afford…
