See Monday's jury verdict , which awards $75K in compensatory damages plus $125K in punitive damages for each of two statements, and for each of two plaintiffs (Yaacov Apelbaum and his company XRVision). Here's an…

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Reason·policy

California Lawmakers Are Ignoring History by Boosting Pension Benefits as the State's Economy Teeters

As Mark Twain wrote , "History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes." Lately, I've been hearing a recurring rhythm—and getting the blues—as the legislature is about to repeat a grievous mistake. The issue involves…

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Reason·higher-ed

California Can't Define 'Hate Speech' But May Mandate Workplace Training Anyway

"Hate speech" is notoriously hard to define and is usually a subjective characterization of harsh words. Though the term is thrown around by people describing comments they don't like, it generally refers to expression…

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Reason

Today in Supreme Court History: May 1, 1871

5/1/1871: Knox v. Lee decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 1, 1871 appeared first on Reason.com .

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Review: Latest Bridgerton Season Explores Personal Autonomy

Netflix's Bridgerton is a Regency-era drama known for its lavish balls and magnificently over-the-top dresses. In the show's fourth season, released on Netflix in January and February, the show circles timely themes of…

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Reason

Review: Minecraft Is Still Getting Better Over 15 Years After Its Original Release

With its iconic blocky visual style, intuitive crafting system, rewarding resource acquisition, and many multiplayer game modes to explore, Minecraft revolutionized the sandbox survival genre. Fifteen years later, it's…

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DPCSD: Savings from mayor’s free student bus passes could fund after-school programs at three sites

Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Mayor Mary Sheffield wants the Detroit Public Schools Community District to use the money it…

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eSchool News·edtech

The hidden cost of fragmented student data in K–12 schools

Key points: Data must be accessible, accurate, and unified The advantages of edtech compliance for schools and vendors Protecting our students: The urgency of securing education data For more news on student data, visit…

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Shaping Our Collective Voice Through Advocacy — SSP Pulse Check Report

This month’s Pulse Check survey focuses on our community's views on advocacy, industry priorities, and challenges of engaging with policymakers and the public. The post Shaping Our Collective Voice Through Advocacy —…

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Higher Ed Dive·higher-ed

67% of high school graduates opting against college cite cost-of-living concerns, poll finds

New survey data from EAB suggests “a growing emphasis on immediate economic needs,” a report from the consultancy said.

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K-12 Dive

Why districts can no longer ignore the ed tech pushback

A school communications expert says districts need to be proactive and transparent about the ways ed tech benefits students as challenges mount.

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Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

From the U.S. Supreme Court turning down a case to a budget hearing with U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, what did you learn from our recent stories?

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Reason

Brickbat: Who's Gonna Drive You Home?

In Minnesota, Anthony Stephen Israelson was found guilty of two misdemeanors for driving a school bus drunk. The case stemmed from a 2024 incident when he drove a school bus containing more than a dozen children,…

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Open Thread

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Inside Higher Ed·higher-ed

Teaching AI by Doing, Not Studying

Teaching AI by Doing, Not Studying Joshua.Bay Fri, 05/01/2026 - 03:00 AM A new library-based initiative at the University of Virginia embeds hands-on AI learning and workforce skills across disciplines. Byline(s) Joshua…

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Inside Higher Ed·higher-ed

Labor Watch: Loyola, UC Workers to Strike While Harvard Fights Continue

Labor Watch: Loyola, UC Workers to Strike While Harvard Fights Continue Emma Whitford Fri, 05/01/2026 - 03:00 AM Plus, the Maryland Legislature voted to expand bargaining rights to non-tenure-track faculty. Byline(s)…

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Pitt to Offer Some Students Free Tuition at Branch Campuses

Pitt to Offer Some Students Free Tuition at Branch Campuses Johanna Alonso Fri, 05/01/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Johanna Alonso

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Utah to Review Presidential Exit Packages

Utah to Review Presidential Exit Packages Josh Moody Fri, 05/01/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody

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Inside Higher Ed·higher-ed

Online Classes and Conflicting Desires

Online Classes and Conflicting Desires Sara Brady Fri, 05/01/2026 - 03:00 AM Whether students vote with a ballot or with their feet, the outcome of the vote sometimes has unintended consequences. Byline(s) Matt Reed

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Inside Higher Ed·higher-ed

HBCU Cancels South Carolina Lt. Governor’s Grad Speech After Protests

HBCU Cancels South Carolina Lt. Governor’s Grad Speech After Protests Ryan Quinn Fri, 05/01/2026 - 03:00 AM Pamela Evette, who’s running for governor, cut a campaign ad focused on student demonstrations against her and…

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$800K Defamation Damages in "Israeli Spy" Allegations Against Consultant Involved in Examining Hunter Biden's Laptop

California Lawmakers Are Ignoring History by Boosting Pension Benefits as the State's Economy Teeters

California Can't Define 'Hate Speech' But May Mandate Workplace Training Anyway

Today in Supreme Court History: May 1, 1871

Review: Latest Bridgerton Season Explores Personal Autonomy

Review: Minecraft Is Still Getting Better Over 15 Years After Its Original Release

DPCSD: Savings from mayor’s free student bus passes could fund after-school programs at three sites

The hidden cost of fragmented student data in K–12 schools

Shaping Our Collective Voice Through Advocacy — SSP Pulse Check Report

67% of high school graduates opting against college cite cost-of-living concerns, poll finds

Why districts can no longer ignore the ed tech pushback

Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news

Brickbat: Who's Gonna Drive You Home?

Open Thread

Teaching AI by Doing, Not Studying

Labor Watch: Loyola, UC Workers to Strike While Harvard Fights Continue

Pitt to Offer Some Students Free Tuition at Branch Campuses

Utah to Review Presidential Exit Packages

Online Classes and Conflicting Desires

HBCU Cancels South Carolina Lt. Governor’s Grad Speech After Protests

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