Education

While movement looks different for infants than it does for older children — focusing more on exploration and natural development — it’s important to incorporate opportunities for movement as early as possible to support healthy growth, motor skill development, and brain development.

The American Federation of Teachers has announced a collaboration with tech leaders Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to establish the National Academy for AI Instruction. This $23 million initiative aims to offer complimentary AI training and curriculum to all 1.8 million AFT members, focusing on revolutionizing the integration and instruction of AI in classrooms nationwide.

Colleges and universities across the nation are facing significant financial challenges, driven by declining enrollment figures, escalating tuition costs, and rigid academic structures. A proposed flexible degree model, enabling students to integrate various disciplines, may offer a solution to these pressing issues.

The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle's Summer University is a free, six-week program at Garfield High School for rising 9th to 12th graders, offering college and career exploration, hands-on fun, and a $600 stipend for every participant who completes the program.

Community voices and intentional anti-racist practices are crucial to dismantle systemic inequities in education and ensure every student can thrive, with accountability being a key factor in this process.

Application process for 2026 event has begun for teens from across the United States; Mentorship program with all-expense-paid experience aimed at fostering the dreams of high school students from varying backgrounds and communities nationwide

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a federal budget proposal that would slash Pell Grant funding by $9 billion, reducing the maximum award to $5,710. This change would restrict eligibility to students completing 30 academic credit hours, a move that could significantly impact community colleges and adult learners who often balance education with work and family responsibilities.

The persistent issue of lead exposure in schools continues to disproportionately affect children in predominantly Black and low-income communities, exacerbated by aging infrastructure and insufficient resources. Despite the urgency, federal efforts to address the crisis remain inadequate, leaving vulnerable populations at risk.

Chronic absenteeism in K-12 education has emerged as a significant crisis, disproportionately affecting Black students and exacerbated by systemic challenges, including housing instability, inadequate transportation, and political assaults on public education.

In response to a racial controversy in 1992, Rutgers University established the Rites of Passage ceremony, which has since become a significant tradition for students of color. The ceremony integrates cultural music and rituals with academic achievements, celebrating the accomplishments of graduating students from diverse backgrounds.