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Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa speaks to supporters at an election night event in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Texas Gov.-Elect Gina Hinojosa speaks to supporters at an election night event in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The Democrat pledged to repeal her state's private school choice program while on the campaign trail.
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Artificial Intelligence Q&A Can AI Take on the Grunt Work So Educators Can Focus on Student Learning?
A New York superintendent says the tech will help his district cut through red tape in transportation and other areas.
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Superintendent Mike Ginestre works in his office. Beyond bus routes, he says he built his own AI tool to sort the evidence he gathers during teacher observations.
Superintendent Mike Ginestre works in his office in the Sweet Home central school system on Oct. 28, 2026, in Amherst, NY. The superintendent is encouraging his district to experiment with AI tools to streamline administrative functions.
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Standards & Accountability Opinion Why Are High Schools Graduating Students Who Can’t Do the Work?
Graduation ceremonies are running ahead of education, says Moms for Liberty’s outreach director.
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Education Funding How K-12 School Funding Fared in the Midterms: A Nationwide Guide
Tuesday’s elections brought opportunities for increased school investments, but also new funding constraints.
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States Trump's Education Agenda Gets a Boost on an Otherwise Punishing Night for the GOP
Four states are poised to bar transgender girls from female sports or broaden existing bans.
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An EdWeek Research Center survey asked K-12 administrators about vexing choices driven by lean budgets.
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