New research from Georgia State University’s Georgia Policy Labs (GPL) found that when recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, schools that used the online-learning platform i-Ready experienced greater standardized test score growth in math and reading than students who did not use the platform.
Fullerton College, a community college in California, announced that it will be launching its first-ever Bachelor of Science degree program in drones and autonomous systems in Fall 2026. This new degree marks the school’s first and only bachelor’s degree program.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has implemented a chatbot to capture the student voice via text message, identify potential issues students may be facing, and provide guidance and support resources where needed.
Following successful beta testing, the Department of Education has officially released the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
University of Arizona Chief Information Officer (CIO) Barry Brummund announced that he will retire effective Jan. 17, 2025.
The Department of Education is urging states, districts, and schools to adopt policies addressing the use of student personal devices in schools, and it issued new guidance to aid government and school leaders in developing their new policies.
The Virginia Department of Education has launched the Road to Readiness School Performance and Support Framework Resource Hub.
Mississippi State University (MSU) has received a $12 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote AI competency among high school students in Mississippi with the end goal of preparing them for the workforce.
The U.S. Department of Education announced that it will expand the online beta testing period for the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to all users later this month, and before officially releasing the new form.
Colorado’s Accountability, Accreditation, Student Performance, and Resource Inequity Task Force is advocating for a major overhaul of the state’s education accountability system.
