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Education U.S.

Texas Democrats Face Limits in Recasting Public Universities

After the November 2026 elections, Texas Democrats are set to take control of the governor’s office and House while Republicans retain the Senate, creating uncertainty over the future of state policies affecting public universities and UT Austin.

First: KPRC 2 Click2Houston · 2 more sources
Education Dearborn

Dearborn Voters Approve $1.5 Billion School Bond

Voters in Dearborn and part of Dearborn Heights approved a $1.5 billion school bond on November 3, paving the way for new buildings and district-wide upgrades.

First: FOX 2 Detroit · 1 more source
Education New York City

NYC Election Day Remote Classes Leave Parents Juggling Work and Kids

New York City public school students learned remotely on Election Day, November 3, as parents described login problems and difficulty supervising classes while working.

First: Gothamist · 1 more source
Education U.S.

Google’s AI Opt-Out for Schools Would Also Disable Search

Google says K-12 schools will have to enable its AI tools to keep student access to Google Search when new controls take effect in early 2027. The company is also adding Guided Learning features to Classroom and testing them in Search.

First: TechCrunch · 29 more sources
Education Baltimore

Calvin Ball to Lead Baltimore City Community College

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will leave office on November 16 to become interim president of Baltimore City Community College, returning to the institution where he once led a student-support program.

First: The Baltimore Banner · 1 more source
Education Philadelphia

Drexel Suspends Two Fraternities During Misconduct Investigation

Drexel University placed Pi Kappa Phi and Lambda Chi Alpha under interim suspension on November 3 while investigating reports of hazing and sexual misconduct.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 4 more sources
Education Boston

Boston proposes closing Charlestown High as families protest

On November 2, Boston officials proposed closing Charlestown High School in 2028, citing falling enrollment, prompting students, parents and alumni to protest. The plan would place a new high school in the Charlestown building.

First: GBH News · 4 more sources
Education Suffield

Suffield Head Placed on Leave Amid IRS Investigation

Published November 1, 2026. Suffield Academy placed longtime head Charles Cahn III on leave on October 22 after learning of an IRS investigation involving him.

First: The Boston Globe · 1 more source
Education World

Mexico’s School Phone Ban Faces Parents’ Safety Concerns

Mexico’s cellphone ban in elementary and middle school classrooms takes effect November 3, as some parents in violence-hit areas worry they will lose contact with their children.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 3 more sources
Education Portland

Portland Schools Weigh Classroom Dog Policy After Religious Concerns

A Portland, Maine, school administrator raised Muslim religious concerns about classroom dogs during an October 14 policy meeting, after a teacher requested permission to foster puppies. The committee discussed possible accommodations but did not vote on policy changes.

First: Fox News · 2 more sources
Education Boston

Boston Schools Propose Closing Charlestown High in 2028

Boston Public Schools is proposing to close Charlestown High School on June 30, 2028, citing falling enrollment. The district announced the proposal on October 31, 2026, and the Boston School Committee is slated to take it up on December 2.

First: The Boston Globe · 1 more source
Education U.S.

Union sues over stalled public service loan forgiveness

On October 30, the American Federation of Teachers sued the Education Department in federal court in Washington, D.C., alleging delays and lost payment credits in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

First: Business Insider · 1 more source