Teachers Unions Shift Focus to Politics, Ex-Member Says
A former NEA and CTA member argues major teachers unions now prioritize political power over classroom instruction.
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November 2, 2026
Lemelson-MIT Awards Invention Education GrantsNineteen schools, districts, and colleges across three U.S. regions will build multiyear invention pathways backed by Lemelson-MIT.
October 29, 2026
Barbershop Books Boosts Literacy Across United StatesThe national nonprofit partners with barbershops to provide engaging reading material for young children during their haircuts.
October 27, 2026
Department of Education Joins Viral Malfoid TrendThe federal agency posted a Hogwarts-themed image featuring the viral gender-swapped character.
October 22, 2026
Defending Education Releases New Integrity RankingsThe report evaluates 51 jurisdictions across five key areas of state education policy.
October 10, 2026
Frontline Education and AI for Education Won AwardsThe organizations received recognition for their new suite of courses focused on AI literacy in schools.
October 8, 2026
Edsby Introduced New Student Assessment PlatformThe company launched Edsby Destinations to track student learning progress for school districts.
September 29, 2026
Micro:bit Coding Initiative Expanded NationallyA coding program that launched in Los Angeles is expanding to classrooms across the country.
September 24, 2026
Education Department Halted State Compliance MonitoringFederal oversight efforts were paused as $18 billion in funding faces risks of waste, fraud, and abuse.
September 23, 2026
Abre Launched Analytics Agent Vera for K-12 SchoolsThe new AI tool converts complex education data into natural language for administrators and teachers.
September 22, 2026
National Safety Council Launched SafetyAtlas PlatformThe new digital hub provides a centralized marketplace for safety training and professional credential management.