Leaders are taking a do-it-yourself, hands-on approach to AI training. The first step getting teachers comfortable with the technology.

A new report from Maryland READS shows that despite a 37% increase in education spending, most Maryland students still struggle with reading proficiency. The report cites technology as a potential barrier and calls for more research to better understand its impact on learning.

As more special education students join general classrooms, teacher training programs are adapting with inclusive strategies and dual-licensure degrees. The goal: to prepare all educators to support every learner from the start.

More than 7,000 federal contracts have been canceled, though details beyond projected savings are scarce. One terminated program, Charting My Path for Future Success, had helped students with disabilities transition from high school to college or the workforce.