New Jersey is proposing new curriculum standards to help students spot misinformation, use AI responsibly, protect their privacy and build financial literacy. The changes would also expand information literacy and computer science instruction across grade levels.

Supporters say the passages are essential to history and values, while critics argue they could cross the line between teaching about religion and promoting it.

King, who has served as interim CEO since June 2025, will officially begin a three-year term on July 1. She now faces the urgent challenge of closing a major Chicago Public Schools budget shortfall before the next school year.

Some New York City students say SmartPass feels invasive because it tracks when and why they leave class. Schools say the digital hall pass system helps monitor missed class time and hallway traffic.

After years of maligning teachers unions, Moms for Liberty has joined forces with its former adversaries to push for limits on laptops in classrooms.

Several North Texas districts are launching new virtual and hybrid high school programs after a state law expanded funding for online learning. Leaders hope the options will help attract and retain students as enrollment shifts.

Authorities have not provided details of the nature of the investigation involving the district, which serves more than 500,000 students, nor have they accused Carvalho of any crimes.

More than 160,000 Texas families applied for the vouchers. Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock said he expects the program to reach capacity in its first year.