AI ‘Alpha Schools’ with no teachers are coming to Greater Boston. Here’s what to know.

Local news The private school company says the AI ​​handles the academics so that classroom “guides” can focus on the students. A private school that replaces traditional classroom teachers with artificial intelligence (AI) plans to open three campuses in Massachusetts this fall. In September, Alpha Schoola private school network based in Texas, plans to open … Read more

Boston City Council approves $1.7 billion schools budget that cuts hundreds of jobs

Local news The council chose to postpone a vote on Mayor Wu’s controversial operating budget proposal, saying they needed more time to work through the amendments. Boston City Councilman Minyard Culpepper addresses members of the public during a meeting on June 3, 2026, where council members voted in favor of Boston Public Schools’ contentious budget. … Read more

Democrats won’t accept the lesson on failing schools

A few prominent Democrats are waking up to a truth parents have known for years: When it comes to education, their party is on a road that leads nowhere. Obama’s education secretary, Arne Duncan, sounded the alarm this month, warning that Democrats were “moving away” from schools and losing popularity among voters. I don’t think … Read more

The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is back as Trump revives annual fitness test in US schools

Washington– President Donald Trump on Tuesday revived the Presidential Physical Fitness Award as part of his push to bring the annual physical fitness test back to America’s schools. The award is tied to the Presidential Fitness Test, which was a staple in public schools for decades but was phased out under President Barack Obama in … Read more

Brookline schools would see more than 200 layoffs if override fails, officials say

Local news District leaders warn the schools could become “unknown” within three years if the funding measure does not pass. Brooklyn High School facade. Lynn Turner/Global Staff Brooklyn school officials warn that the district could face sweeping cuts — including more than 200 layoffs — over the next three years if voters reject a proposed … Read more

Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California

policy The order is currently blocked by a state law that prohibits automatic parental notification requirements if students change their pronouns or gender expression at school. Rahmat Gul/AP, File By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Updated on March 3, 2026 | 8:10 AM 2 minutes to read WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way … Read more

What HISD schools are closing? Houston Independent School District moves forward with plan to close 12 campuses

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – After a lengthy and tense meeting, the Houston Independent School District is moving forward with a plan to close 12 of its campuses, citing declining enrollment and increasing maintenance costs. At a meeting on Thursday, the HISD Board of Directors decided to close the campus in a unanimous vote of 9-0. … Read more

Immigrant student enrollment is dwindling at schools across the US

From Miami to San Diego, schools across the United States are seeing significant enrollment declines for students from immigrant families. In some cases, parents have been deported or voluntarily returned to their home countries, after President Donald Trump expelled them from a sweeping crackdown on immigration. Others moved to other places within the United States … Read more

New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools

oklahoma city– Oklahoma’s new superintendent of public schools announced Wednesday that he will rescind a mandate imposed by his predecessor that forced schools to place Bibles in classrooms and incorporate the book into students’ lesson plans. Note: Video from a previous report. Superintendent Lyndell Fields said in a statement that he has “no plans to … Read more

13 schools named in Austin ISD closure plans

Austin – In the face of financial conflicts, the independent region of Austin will take strict steps by closing some middle and primary schools throughout the city to help solve budget challenges. ISD agrees to the budget, and still faces the deficit The province said that the decrease in registration, high education costs, insufficient government … Read more