A new bill in Minnesota, proposed by eight Democratic lawmakers, would cut state funding by 10 percent to any city or county that flies the old state flag instead of the new one adopted in 2024. The idea comes from…

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AASA Schools of Thought

A Love Letter to My Principals: Trust, Alignment, and the Leadership That Moves Schools Forward

A superintendent's love letter to principals, and the practices that build the trust, alignment, and partnership districts need.

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The College Fix·higher-ed

Democratic UMich regents refuse comment on nominee who posted antisemitic slurs

Democratic University of Michigan Board of Regents are refusing to comment on their party’s own nomination of Amir Makled to the board amid growing scrutiny surrounding his past social media posts deemed antisemetic.…

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James G. Martin Center·higher-ed

50-State Comparison: Syllabus Transparency

In an era of the internet, AI, and constant information overload, most public colleges and universities in the United States still don’t consistently make syllabi and course information publicly available. Syllabus…

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The College Fix·higher-ed

‘Drinko de Mayo’ UMinn frat party gets hit with bias report

OPINION: Sign reportedly ‘perpetuate[s] anti-Mexican hate’ Someone reported a University of Minnesota fraternity to the campus Bias Response and Referral Network for a sign that said “Drinko de Mayo,” referencing the…

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The College Fix·higher-ed

U. New Mexico to offer ‘Bad Bunny’ class exploring ‘decoloniality’ and fashion

Students ‘feel seen when we treat their cultural icons with the same rigor we apply to studying phenomena in traditional disciplines,’ professor says The University of New Mexico has introduced a new fall course about…

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NASBE·higher-ed

New Issue of NASBE Standard Reimagines the Roles of Teachers and Leaders

Alexandria, VA— Amid national discussions of ways to recruit and keep teachers and leaders in a demanding profession, the May edition of NASBE’s State Education Standard highlights the many ways states are restructuring…

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MIT News·higher-ed

Astronomers pin down the origins of a planetary odd couple

Across the Milky Way galaxy, a planetary odd couple is circling a star some 190 light years from Earth. A normally “lonely” hot Jupiter is sharing space with a mini-Neptune, in a rare and unlikely pairing that’s had…

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MIT News·higher-ed

The tech revolution that wasn’t

In 1960, engineers at India’s Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) built what they called an “Automatic Calculator,” the country’s first working computer. It had the same type of ferrite-core memory as IBM’s…

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MIT News·higher-ed

Biologist Joey Davis explores how cells build complex structures

Ribosomes, the cellular machines that assemble proteins, are made from dozens of proteins and RNA molecules. Putting all of those pieces together is a complex puzzle — one that MIT Associate Professor Joey Davis PhD ’10…

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Reason·policy

The Partisan Asymmetry In Callais

In most political disputes, there will usually be an argument that helps the left and an argument that helps the right. A common rhetorical tactic is to insist that one side or other is in fact being neutral , while the…

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Chalkbeat·policy

Shelby County Commission votes to fund MSCS takeover lawsuit

Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The Shelby County Commission voted Monday to set aside $200,000 for a lawsuit challenging…

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NAU News (NAU Review)·higher-ed

In the Spotlight: May 4-8, 2026

Kudos to these faculty, staff and programs. Do you have a spotlight item to share with the NAU community? E-mail your announcements to Inside@nau.edu , or use our online submission form . Department of Astronomy and…

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NAU News (NAU Review)·research

Featured Spotlight: Eli Resnick

Department of Astronomy and Planetary Science (APS) undergraduate Eli Resnick was selected as a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hollings scholar. Program participants receive up to $9,500 of…

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NAU News (NAU Review)·higher-ed

Ellen Liebig: Understanding the ‘big picture’ of human health

These days, it’s cool to know a lot about a little. Researchers carve out hyper-specific niches in their respective fields. Social media influencers pick a lane—long-distance bikepacking, trends in needlepoint—and stay…

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Chalkbeat·policy

Detroit district: Yellow bus pilot improved attendance for Henry Ford High School students

Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. The Detroit district began the school year with a $600,000 experiment: Would yellow bus…

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K-12 Dive Technology·policy

Proposal to ban AI companions for minors advances in Senate

A bill that would ban artificial intelligence companions from interacting with children and teens received unanimous approval from the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday and now awaits action on the Senate floor for…

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Chalkbeat·higher-ed

State audit slams NYC schools for lack of student data privacy oversight

Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. From Social Security numbers to bus routes, New York City public schools collect and…

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EdTech Magazine Higher Ed·higher-ed

Higher Education’s Role in Supporting K–12 AI Literacy

In Jonathan Haidt’s recent book, The Anxious Generation, the author summarizes a common understanding among K–12 educators: Adolescent access to smartphones has led to a generational mental health crisis. There is a…

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Harvard Gazette·policy

Uncovering histories of us

Arts & Culture Uncovering histories of us Collage of images from Schlesinger Library. Photos courtesy of Schlesinger Library, Harvard Radcliffe Institute; photo illustration by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Sarah Lamodi…

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A Love Letter to My Principals: Trust, Alignment, and the Leadership That Moves Schools Forward

Democratic UMich regents refuse comment on nominee who posted antisemitic slurs

50-State Comparison: Syllabus Transparency

‘Drinko de Mayo’ UMinn frat party gets hit with bias report

U. New Mexico to offer ‘Bad Bunny’ class exploring ‘decoloniality’ and fashion

New Issue of NASBE Standard Reimagines the Roles of Teachers and Leaders

Astronomers pin down the origins of a planetary odd couple

The tech revolution that wasn’t

Biologist Joey Davis explores how cells build complex structures

The Partisan Asymmetry In Callais

Shelby County Commission votes to fund MSCS takeover lawsuit

In the Spotlight: May 4-8, 2026

Featured Spotlight: Eli Resnick

Ellen Liebig: Understanding the ‘big picture’ of human health

Detroit district: Yellow bus pilot improved attendance for Henry Ford High School students

Proposal to ban AI companions for minors advances in Senate

State audit slams NYC schools for lack of student data privacy oversight

Higher Education’s Role in Supporting K–12 AI Literacy

Uncovering histories of us

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